“Holly wants to stay at This Morning as long as she can, and hopes to ride out the scandal. Other stars like Stephen Mulhern are being approached to fill in for Phil when she returns. Some are reluctant to go in and face angry viewers,” the source disclosed. “Holly is determined to stay put – the only reason she would leave now is if This Morning is axed. She has absolutely no plans to leave.”
In a heartfelt statement, Schofield, 61, announced his departure from hosting the show over a week ago, expressing his desire to protect its reputation amidst rumors of a rift with Holly. Just a week later, he admitted to an “unwise but not illegal” affair and subsequently left ITV, before being dismissed by his management company YMU.
Before Schofield’s confession, Willoughby shared her sentiments about his exit, saying, “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, experience, and humor. The sofa won’t feel the same without him.”
