Phillip Schofield QUITS This Morning as he releases bombshell statement
msn.comREAD MORE:Stephen Tompkinson hit by double death family tragedy after fireball car crash"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. "After more than 20 years on the This Morning sofa, Phillip made the decision to step down from the flagship morning show having presented his last episode on May 18.
He said he will continue to present other shows for ITV including next month's The British Soap Awards and a new prime time series.
Holly Willoughby will remain on This Morning and will co-present with members of the This Morning family, including the likes of Alison Hammond.
Holly Willoughby said: "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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