Phillip Schofield’s absence as host of This Morning has turned into something of a TV drama in its own right.
His management wanted him back on screen as soon as possible after his brother’s sex case trial. But ITV chiefs had used Schofield’s time off to test out other hosts.
The Mirror reports that the UK broadcaster felt a longer break would allow the dust to settle – while giving them time to continue screen-testing presenters.
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