ITV has issued a fresh statement on Phillip Schofield's exit from This Morning after former star Eamonn Holmes unleashed a rant over his ex-colleague. It has been days since it was confirmed that Phillip had sensationally quit This Morning after 20 years on the famous sofa.
The presenter 'stepped back' with 'immediate effect' and in a statement said the programme had 'become the story' and that he wanted to "do what I can to protect the show that I love" after rumours were rife that he and Holly Willoughby were 'barely speaking' behind the scenes amid a 'rift' between the pair.
Holly, 42 also, issued a statement in response to the news, which she also shared on Instagram, saying: "It’s been over 13 great years presenting This Morning with Phil and I want to take this opportunity to thank him for all of his knowledge, his experience and his humour. The sofa won’t feel the same without him."
