Holly Willoughby's reaction to 'downtrodden' Phillip Schofield as scandal sparks distress

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Holly Willoughby has been left distressed by Phillip Schofield's latest interviews. She has been pictured enjoying the half-term break with her family in Portugal before she plans to return to This Morning on Monday.

The ITV presenter and her former co-star Phillip, 61, have presented the ITV Daytime programme for the past 13 years. Phil has since stepped down from the show after he admitted to lying to his colleagues and ITV bosses about his affair with a young runner.

He has since explained that he has had no communication with Holly who did not respond to a text message he sent the presenter.

According to reports, Holly, 42, is concerned about her former co-star and is "saddened" to know he is in distress. READ MORE: S Club 7's Paul Cattermole suffered multiple heart issues says death certificateA source has told The Sun: "Holly has not spoken to Phil, but was saddened to see him like that. "Seeing Phil so downtrodden and in a bad way was distressing for a number of people who know him personally. "There is a big team on This Morning and it was shocking for people to see him that way. "It is an incredibly sad situation. "The source went on to say that Phil is currently being supported by his daughters and friends.