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”.
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ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning
ITV has ordered an external legal review into Phillip Schofield’s acrimonious departure from This Morning, saying: “We feel badly let down.”
Chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said a barrister will carry out a review of the facts after the 61-year-old resigned and was dropped by his talent agency admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.
In a letter to culture secretary Lucy Frazer, she also referred to wider stories about This Morning, including allegations of a “toxic culture” by former presenter Dr Ranj Singh.
Peony Hirwani1 June 2023 04:30
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
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
ITV addresses speculation over This Morning’s fate after Phillip Schofield admits to affair
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Broadcaster is under scrutiny after former presenter admitted he lied about his relationship with ITV colleague
Inga Parkel1 June 2023 05:00
Holly Willoughby responds to Phillip Schofield’s This Morning affair scandal in brief statement
Phillip Schofield’s This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby has issued a brief statement about Schofield’s affair scandal.
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‘It’s taken time to process yesterday’s news,’ Willoughby wrote
Inga Parkel1 June 2023 04:00
ITV confirms it investigated Schofield in 2020
ITV has said it investigated “rumours of a relationship” between Phillip Schofield and a This Morning employee in 2020.
However, the channel said that both parties “repeatedly denied” the claims.
A spokesperson for ITV said on Saturday that the broadcaster was “not provided with, and did not find, any evidence of a relationship beyond hearsay and rumour” when it looked into the matter in 2020.
Inga Parkel1 June 2023 03:00