Phillip Schofield will now not current on This Morning, ITV has an introduced.
Earlier this month, studies emerged claiming Schofield and his co-host Holly Willoughby have a strained relationship behind the scenes on the ITV daytime present and “barely communicate” when the cameras aren’t rolling.
In a uncommon assertion, Schofield acknowleged that “the previous couple of weeks haven’t been simple”, however stated that he and Willoughby have been nonetheless “the most effective of buddies”.
On Saturday (20 Could), ITV introduced that Thursday’s present (18 Could) had been Schofield’s final.
Holly Willoughby will stay on This Morning and can co-present with different presenters.
Schofield stated: “I’ve all the time been proud to cowl fascinating tales on This Morning. However lately, This Morning itself has turn into the story.
“All through my profession in TV – together with the very tough previous couple of days – I’ve all the time performed my finest to be honourable and sort. I perceive that ITV has determined the present state of affairs can’t go on, and I need to do what I can to guard the present that I like.
“So I’ve agreed to step down from This Morning with rapid impact, within the hope that the present can transfer ahead to a shiny future. I’d wish to thank everybody who has supported me – particularly This Morning’s superb viewers – and I’ll see you all for the Cleaning soap Awards subsequent month.”
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