Phillip Schofield has stepped down as co-presenter of ITV daytime show This Morning.
The presenter on many of Britain’s most-watched programs published an Instagram Stories message today revealing he was leaving the ITV program, which he has actually helmed because 2002.
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His collaboration with This Morning co-presenter Holly Willoughby is among British television’s longest running however has actually apparently turned sour in recent months. Schofield and Willoughby were in 2015 forced to deny queue-jumping to see Queen Elizabeth II’s casket as it lay in state, and consistently needed to explain they had actually participated in as reporters.
Meanwhile, Schofield was rocked today by the jailing of his bro, Timothy Schofield, who was founded guilty on kid abuse charges and provided a sentence of 12 years.
In his declaration, Schofield composed: “I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning. But recently, This Morning itself has become the story.
Throughout my career in TV — including the very difficult last few days — I have always done the best to be honourable and kind. I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love.
“So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future. I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me — especially This Morning‘s amazing viewers — and I’ll see you all for the Soap Awards next month.”
Though a reported fight with Willoughby is gotten in touch with Schofield’s recent difficulties, she launched a declaration stating: “It’s been over 13 great years presenting This Morning with Phil and I want to take this opportunity to thank him for all of his knowledge, his experience and his humour. The sofa won’t feel the same without him.”
Kevin Lygo, ITV’s Managing Director, Media and Entertainment included: “Phillip is hands down one of the best broadcasters of his generation and we thank him for his two decades worth of absolutely terrific television on the This Morning sofa.
“This Morning is made by one of the best and most diligent teams in television, who produce over 12 hours of live television each week. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Phillip starting with The British Soap Awards in June and a brand new peak time series to come.”
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