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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Jessica Sansome

This Morning's Josie Gibson shares cryptic posts as she remains silent after Phillip Schofield's exit

Josie Gibson has shared a string of 'cryptic' posts as she remains among the This Morning stars staying silent on Phillip Schofield's exit. The veteran presenter announced he was 'stepping back' from the ITV programme with 'immediate effect' following rumours of a backstage 'rift'.

Phillip, who therefore hosted his last show on Thursday (May 18), said in a statement that the programme had 'become the story' and that he wanted to "do what I can to protect the show that I love" after rumours were rife that he and Holly Willoughby were 'barely speaking' behind the scenes.

Holly, 42, also issued a statement in response to the news, which she also shared on Instagram, saying: "It’s been over 13 great years presenting This Morning with Phil and I want to take this opportunity to thank him for all of his knowledge, his experience and his humour. The sofa won’t feel the same without him."

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