Holly Willoughby WILL make This Morning return as she has 'nothing to hide'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHolly Willoughby is set to return to her hosting duties on This Morning next week as planned. The mum-of-three is scheduled to present the ITV daytime talk show on Monday, following her extended half-term break.
It comes amid co-host Philip Schofield's exit a little over a week ago following rumours of a rift between the duo. The 61-year-old resigned May 20, not long before admitting to having an affair with a younger This Morning colleague, which led to him being dropped by his talent agency and ITV.
The last day Phil and Holly hosted This Morning together was May 18 - just two days prior to Phil's exit. A statement released by ITV at the time confirmed Holly would remain and continue presenting the show alongside fellow This Morning stars. READ MORE: What happens next for Philip Schofield, ITV and This Morning? It added Phil would be leaving with "immediate effect", but would still fulfil his commitment to host the British Soap Awards and a new prime time series.
However, after Phil later revealed the rumours of the "unwise" but "not illegal" affair were true - despite an investigation in early 2020 - ITV took back its decision and he was stripped of his Prince's Trust ambassador title.
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