Holly Willoughby was previously snapped alongside the young male employee who Phillip Schofield had an affair with outside what appears to be the National Television Awards.
In the photo, which was taken outside the ceremony in 2020, Holly, 42, could be seen having a conversation with Phillip’s aide.
Sources have claimed that Phillip’s bond with the younger man started to become a worry when the man in question became “glued” to Phillip’s side.
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They told The Sun: “It was odd — suddenly this new young staff member was glued to Phillip’s side.
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“It was made clear to all other staff he was Phillip’s chosen aide — even though at times Phillip was quite abrasive towards him.”
Since Phillip’s affair came to light, broadcaster ITV have come into question over their handling of the situation on This Morning after TV presenter admitted to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger colleague.
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ITV boss Kevin Lygo recently claimed that an investigation into the affair had been incompetently carried out and told Sky News: “Honestly, we’ve made a statement today [and] yesterday. I think it’s all clear.”
A spokesperson for ITV shared a statement which read: “We are deeply disappointed by the admissions of deceit made tonight by Phillip Schofield.
“The relationships we have with those we work with are based on trust. Philip made assurances to us which he now acknowledges were untrue and we feel badly let down.
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“We accept his resignation from ITV and therefore can confirm that he will not be appearing on ITV as had previously been stated.”
Last week, Phillip released a statement himself online and said: “I am deeply sorry for having lied to them, and to many others about a relationship that I had with someone working on This Morning.
“I did have a consensual on-off relationship with a younger male colleague at This Morning.”
He added: “Contrary to speculation, whilst I met the man when he was a teenager and was asked to help him to get into television, it was only after he started to work on the show that it became more than just a friendship. That relationship was unwise, but not illegal. It is now over.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
