Phillip Schofield is stepping down from This Morning with “immediate effect” after greater than 20 years on the ITV programme.
Here is the presenter’s assertion in full:
“I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning. But recently, This Morning itself has become the story.
“Throughout my profession in TV – together with the very troublesome previous couple of days – I’ve all the time executed my greatest to be honourable and sort.
“I perceive that ITV has determined the present state of affairs cannot go on, and I need to do what I can to guard the present that I like.
“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 wish to thank everybody who has supported me – particularly This Morning’s superb viewers – and I’ll see you all for the Soap Awards subsequent month.”
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Phillip Schofield leaves This Morning after greater than 20 years
Holly Willoughby stated on Instagram:
“Hi everyone … 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 couch will not really feel the identical with out him.”
What ITV said:
“After greater than 20 years on the This Morning couch, Phillip Schofield has stepped again from ITV’s flagship morning present having offered his final episode on Thursday 18 May.
“Having co-hosted the multi-award winning show for two decades, Phillip will continue to present peak time shows for ITV including next month’s The British Soap Awards and a new prime time series.
“Holly Willoughby will stay on This Morning and can co-present with members of the This Morning household.”
Source: information.sky.com”