ITV have issued an update on who is permanently replacing Phillip Schofield on This Morning.
The former host, 61, stepped down from the hit daytime show, and eventually ITV, when he confessed to having an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger employee.
Earlier this week, Phillip’s ex-pal and co-host Holly Willoughby made a much-anticipated return to the This Morning studios.
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The 42-year-old had a number of weeks away from the ITV show, extending her break when Phil, finally admitted to having an affair with a younger man who worked on the series.
With all eyes on the mum-of-three, Holly told viewers she felt “shaken, troubled, let down and worried” about the fallout from her pal’s shock confession.
In a previous statement, she said Phil’s lies had been “hurtful”, as he hadn’t told her about the affair either.
For Holly’s first episode back, she was joined by Bristol babe Josie Gibson for two days, followed by Craig Doyle for the remainder of the week.
And of course, the internet has been in overdrive with speculation on who will be replacing Phil full-time on the show he once fronted for 11 years.
And now, ITV have shared an update – indicating they are getting closer to making a decision.
An ITV spokesperson said it would make further announcements on future presenters of the show “in due course.”
They told The Journal: “In the meantime, we will draw on the This Morning family for presenters to co-present with Holly.”
When Craig stepped in to front the show alongside Holly, his appearance went down a treat with viewers at home.
(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Many have said the TV and radio star is the “perfect” replacement for Phillip, who has been at the centre of a controversy after admitting he had an affair with a much younger colleague.
“Loving Craig Doyle and Holly together,” one person tweeted.
“He’s so natural. A keeper!!”
“I’m thinking @hollywills and #CraigDoyle click together presenting This Morning,” said another.
Somebody else said: “There’s such a warmth and calmness about Craig Doyle, Holly seems more relaxed with him too. Would not complain if he were to be permanent.”
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