Phillip Schofield will return to ITV next month to host The British Soap Awards. It comes after the 61-year-old sensationally quit This Morning after 20 years following a rumoured feud with his co-star Holly Willoughby.
The presenter said in a statement on Saturday, May 20, that the programme had "become the story" and explained the broadcaster had "decided the current situation can't go on". Phil also confirmed he was leaving the show with "immediate effect" with his last episode airing on Thursday, May 18. You can read his statement in full here.
Holly said of her co-star stepping down: "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."
