Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary pay tribute to This Morning’s Phillip Schofield
ITV has ordered a review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning, following allegations of a “toxic” culture on the show and in the wake of Schofield admitting that he lied about having an affair with a younger colleague.
The network’s bosses are facing questions from MPs over the scandal, with a Westminster source telling iNews that the hearing scheduled for 5 June “is scheduled to be scrutiny of the upcoming Media Bill with executives from ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5”.
Former This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes has continued to weigh in on the controversy, hitting out at Schofield as well as his former co-star, Holly Willoughby, and broadcaster ITV.
Schofield’s former co-host Holly Willoughby has reportedly “made it clear she was one of the people Phil lied to and [has] nothing to hide”.
The source told The Sun that Willoughby “will return to This Morning as planned on Monday 5 June and carry on like the professional she is”.
MPs to question ITV over Phillip Schofield affair controversy
It’s been reported by iNews that the channel’s bosses, including chief executive Carolyn McCall, are expected to sit before the Commons Culture, Media and Sports Committee on Tuesday 5 June.
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Bosses are set to face tough questions after denying having any knowledge of secret relationship
Inga Parkel1 June 2023 01:00
ITV denies rumours This Morning has been cancelled
Following the scandal surrounding Schofield, many had questioned whether This Morning would return to our screens this week at all.
ITV responded to these rumours earlier this week, insisting the show will continue.
Isobel Lewis1 June 2023 10:00
Kerry Katona hits out at ‘fake’ and ‘phoney’ This Morning
Kerry Katona has joined Jodie Marsh in criticising Schofield over his treatment of her in her own This Morning interview.
In the infamous 2008 interview, Schofield pointed out that Katona was slurring her words. The former Atomic Kitten singer said this was due to her bipolar disorder medication.
Read her comments below…
Isobel Lewis1 June 2023 09:30
Jodie Marsh takes swipe at Phillip Schofield years after heated This Morning clash
Schofield has also faced criticism from Jodie Marsh, who took aim at the presenter over his line of questioning during her 2016 appearance on This Morning.
In the interview, Schofield claimed that Marsh was a “sex addict”, leading her to accuse him of being “obsessed with talking about sex and my exes”.
You can read her response to his departure from This Morning below…
Isobel Lewis1 June 2023 09:00
ITV orders legal review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning
The broadcaster’s chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said a barrister will carry out a review of the facts after Schofield, 61, resigned as he admitted to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.
Isobel Lewis1 June 2023 08:30
Phillip Schofield’s statement in full addressing ‘This Morning’ affair scandal
Read the TV star’s statement in full below:
Peony Hirwani1 June 2023 08:00
Voices: Lies, scandal and celebrity showdowns: Can This Morning ever recover?
“The real issue is bigger than the scandalous optics. It’s how the developments have made viewers feel,” writes Rhea Freeman.
Peony Hirwani1 June 2023 07:30
Watch Phillip Schofield’s final sign off from This Morning
Watch Phillip Schofield’s final sign off from This Morning
Peony Hirwani1 June 2023 07:00
Peter Andre weighs in on Phillip Schofield scandal on GB News
Peter Andre has made his presenting debut on the GB News breakfast show.
The singer swapped his microphone for an autocue on Wednesday to present the top news stories of the day alongside co-host Ellie Costello.
50-year-old Andre weighed in on debates including the “scandal” surrounding former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield and his affair with a “much younger” ITV colleague.
Peony Hirwani1 June 2023 06:30
Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?
As questions continue to be asked following Phillip Schofield resigning from ITV and admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, we take a look at the key players at the broadcaster along with former This Morning presenters.
Peony Hirwani1 June 2023 06:00
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