After stepping down from his role as presenter on ITV's This Morning over the weekend, Phillip Schofield has broken his silence. The 61-year-old, who has quit the show following a rumoured feud with Holly Willoughby, has taken to social media to respond to a former co-star's tribute to him.
On Saturday, May 20, the presenter said ITV's flagship daytime programme had "become the story" and explained how the broadcaster had "decided the current situation can't go on". Revealing he was leaving with "immediate effect" Phil released a statement.
It read: "I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning. But recently, This Morning itself has become the story.
