Phillip Schofield described as 'The Grim Reaper' amid recent 'fall from grace'

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Phillip Schofield's recent "fall from grace" has led to him being described as "The Grim Reaper" by an insider from This Morning.It has been reported that his relationship with co-presenter Holly Willoughby has been teetering on the rocks, prompting him to release an emotional statement on their friendship.The ITV presenter said "the last few weeks haven't been easy for either of us" which came as a shock to Holly and the rest of the This Morning team.

The Mirror reports that it comes as sources revealed Phil has fallen from grace after years of behind-the-scenes tension and he has even been jokingly nicknamed The Grim Reaper.

And now, insiders told how Phil’s exit from the sofa would also be welcomed by some staff.One said: “Phil has been seen as untouchable for years which has also given him an unprecedented level of control.

He is ­nicknamed The Grim Reaper by some people who don’t get on with him."They added: "He is obviously very passionate about the show, but the way he goes about exercising his influence has made him very ­unpopular with some.” The reports come after Phillip released a statement about his friendship with Holly.