Phillip Schofield returned to ITV's This Morning on Monday, April 17 and thanked viewers for supporting him during his absence. Phil, who usually co-hosts the ITV1 daytime show with Holly Willoughby, had been replaced by a series of stand-in presenters in recent weeks.
Phil's brother, Timothy Schofield, went on trial at the end of March and has been convicted of 11 sexual offences against an underage boy, including two of sexual activity with a child, and during the court case in Exeter, the star gave evidence. Opening his first show back on This Morning Phil said the support he received was "really appreciated".
He said: "I wanted to say that is it really lovely to be back, I have missed the show, everyone here, and also to you I wanted to say thank you for all your kind messages and support which were really appreciated, thank you very much indeed." Before then saying: "On with the show!"
