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July 19, 2026

Holly Willoughby pictured on holiday abroad in first sighting since Phil Schofield drama

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Dressed casually in a stylish straw hat and fashionable dark shades, Holly exuded a relaxed charm in her chic knitted cardigan as she savored the serene shade. While she basks in the holiday bliss, her co-star, Phillip Schofield, sought solace in the tranquil embrace of Cornwall, spending time with his mother following his heartfelt statement.

In response to Phil’s shocking confession, Holly expressed her feelings of hurt and betrayal, stating, “When reports of this relationship first surfaced, I asked Phil directly if this was true and was told it was not. It’s been very hurtful to now find out that this was a lie.”

Granting Holly an additional week’s holiday from This Morning, ITV has respected her need for respite during this challenging period. Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary have admirably filled in as temporary presenters, and Holly is set to make her eagerly awaited return next Monday. The network is yet to announce who will join her as a co-host.

While Holly has faced calls from various former ITV stars and celebrities, including Eamonn Holmes and Katie Hopkins, to step down from her long-standing role as host of This Morning, it seems she is determined to weather the storm. A source close to Holly revealed exclusively to The Mirror that she has no intention of quitting the show and hopes to navigate through the current scandal. The only circumstance under which Holly would consider leaving the program is if it were to be canceled entirely.

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