This Morning viewers were left confused as presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield failed to discuss their reported feud while reflecting on news headlines.
In recent days, the pair have been surrounded by controversy around their friendship following claims of a rather brutal fall from grace for the stars.
Holly is believed to have cut all ties with Phillip after he issued a damning statement about their friendship, insisting things "haven't been easy" for the pair.
The presenters returned to the programme on Monday but while discussing the recent news headlines from over the weekend – they failed to address the ones about themselves.
Fans were baffled and took to social media to share their views, with one writing: "#ThisMorning... there seems to be some headlines you've missed!"
"We're looking at all the headlines' Philip Schofield… not quite ALL the headlines. Holly and Phil looking incredibly self-conscious… #ThisMorning," commented a second.
Before a third typed: "Just switched TV on #ThisMorning surprised to see #PhillipSchofield appearing and chatting away to #HollyWilloughby as if everything is normal so switched off immediately. Won't be watching again until he has gone."
"These 2 can hardly look at eachother #ThisMorning," tweeted another.
While a fifth penned: "Dodging the main paper's headlines of themselves, trying to fool the public into thinking all is fine! Just be honest! This is nauseating #thismorning."
Another added: "How totally uncomfortable does @Schofe look today on @thismorning? I'm cringing watching this… Knowing they want to punch each other straight in the face #thismorning #PhillipSchofield #HollyWilloughby And any reason their news review didn't mention the elephant in the room?!"
Their return comes just one day after the Mirror revealed that Phillip and Holly would be returning to the show together following days of confusion.
Bosses are reportedly prepared to sack Phillip should his on-screen chemistry with Holly appear different for viewers and sources claim a replacement is already lined up for the position.
While Phillip is reportedly aware of the public's opinion of him, sources claim he is prepared to "tough it out" after Holly decided to cut all ties with her former best friend.
They were the closest of friends for several years after becoming work pals but it's since emerged that Holly and Phillip have cancelled family trips together.
Bosses are believed to be holding key meetings in the coming days to discuss his future on the show with reports suggesting his last appearance could be in the coming weeks.
"Monday is very much D-day, but the same could apply to any day next week," a source said.
