This Morning have released an offical statement following the confirmed departure of Phillip Schofield.
One question many fans of the show wondered after news broke that Phil will be stepping down was who would be taking his place as co-host alongside Holly Willoughby. The statement confirmed that Holly will continue with the show, and will be joined by "members of the This Morning family."
They did not say for how long this arrangement will proceed, or if it is a permanent solution to the stepping back of Phil. They also said the Phillip presented his last show in May 18th, and that Phil will continue as a presenter for ITV on other shows. A statement from This Morning via ITV reads: "After more than 20 years on the This Morning sofa, Phillip Schofield has stepped back from ITV’s flagship morning show having presented his last episode on Thursday 18 May.
