Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary paid tribute to Phillip Schofield on the first episode of This Morning since his exit.
At the start of Monday’s episode, Alison Hammond said: ‘Now, we can’t start today’s show without paying tribute to the man who spent the last two decades sitting on the This Morning sofa, Phillip Schofield.’, and This Morning, want to say a huge thank you to Phil for what he’s done to make this show such a success over the last 21 years.’
Alison hailed him as ‘one of the best’, adding: ‘Quite simply, we all know he’s one of the best live television broadcasters this country has ever had. And we and all the team wish him all the best for the future.’ Addressing the next couple of weeks, Dermot said: ‘Holly’s now taking a break over half term. She’ll be back in the studio in two weeks on Monday the 5th of June.’On Saturday, Phil announced that he was stepping down from the show ‘with immediate effect’, with his Holly set to remain to front the programme with members of the This Morning family.between the pair, he wrote: ‘I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning.
‘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.’
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary to host This Morning on Monday following bombshell Schofield exitAlison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will step in to host This Morning on Monday following Phillip Schofield's bombshell exit.
Read more »
Love Island bosses 'approach Alison Hammond's son Aiden, 18, for summer series'Love Island is back on our screens in a matter of weeks, with a whole new roster of people looking for love, and the son of a This Morning star is said to have been approached
Read more »
Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary to fill in as interim This Morning hostsHolly Willoughby is taking early half term holiday leave next week and will return on June 5, ITV has said.
Read more »
'This can't go on': Phillip Schofield quits as This Morning host after spat with Holly WilloughbyPhillip Schofield has stepped down from This Morning after falling out with co-presenter Holly Willoughby.
Read more »
Phillip Schofield steps down from This Morning after 21 yearsThis Morning's longtime presenter Phillip Schofield has announced that he has quit the show, after 21 years on-air, as rumours of a feud between himself and Holly Willoughby swirled
Read more »
Phillip Schofield's statement in full as he quits This Morning after 21 yearsPhillip Schofield has shared a statement saying that he wants to 'protect the show he loves' as he steps down from hosting alongside Holly Willoughby after 21 years on the ITV show
Read more »