ITV addresses Phillip Schofield's future on Dancing on Ice as This Morning has another shake-up
manchestereveningnews.co.ukITV has addressed Phillip Schofield's future on Dancing on Ice after his sudden exit from This Morning. The presenter sensationally quit This Morning after 20 years with 'immediate effect' with the news being announced on Saturday (May 20).
The presenter said in a statement that the programme had 'become the story' and that he wanted to "do what I can to protect the show that I love" after rumours were rife that he and Holly Willoughby were 'barely speaking' behind the scenes amid a 'rift' between the pair.
He added: "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 like to thank everyone who has supported me – especially This Morning’s amazing viewers – and I’ll see you all for the Soap Awards next month." READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Holly, 42, issued a statement in response to the news, which she also shared on Instagram, saying: "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.
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