ITV This Morning boss Martin Frizell "made a mistake" in his comments after Phillip Schofield's dramatic exit from the popular daytime programme.
Mr Frizell was approached by Sky News on Monday, June 5, ahead of Holly Willoughby's return to the show for the first time since her former co-host quit. When asked if there is a "toxic" work environment at This Morning, Mr Frizell told the reporter: "I'll tell you what's toxic and I've always found it toxic.
"Aubergine. Do you like aubergine? Do you? Do you like aubergine because I don't like aubergine. It's just a personal thing."