On tomorrow's front page: Phillip Schofield confronted Holly Willoughby in tense phone call after their angry feud was exposed
Her apparent determination to strike out alone has sparked speculation as to who might be her next on-screen partner, should Phil be taken out of the picture.
Insiders say Dermot O’Leary’s popularity — coupled with his close friendship with Holly — made him an obvious candidate.on Fridays and yesterday posed with a ceremonial sword carried by Tory minister Penny Mordaunt at the King’s Coronation last Saturday. A show source said: “Phil’s contract is up for renewal at the end of this year and, as it stands, there are a number of people working on the show who think it’s time for a shake-up.
“It’s still a long way off and anything could happen but there is no hiding Dermot’s popularity — or his close relationship with Holly. “When Dermot stepped in to replace Phil during his recent absence, viewers loved his partnership with Holly. He is a good friend to her so naturally she would be thrilled if they were able to work together more often.”Credit: Instagram/This MonrningDan BaldwinAnd last month she told her 8.2million Instagram followers that Dermot had sent a care package of chicken soup and salt beef when she was forced to miss This Morning for a week because she was suffering from shingles.
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