Truth behind Eamonn Holmes and Philip Schofield feud after claims of 'tricky' relationship emerges

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The truth behind Eamonn Holmes' and Philip Schofield's feud has emerged after claims the pair have a 'tricky' relationship.It was believed the presenters were pals with Eamonn having comforted Phil, 61, when he came out as gay.However, recent comments have made it look like all was not as it seemed between the pair.Sources alleged to the Mirror that their relationship has always been "tricky".The men started working together on This Morning in 2006 when Eamonn joined the programme, four years after Phillip started the job in 2002To viewers it seemed the pair were close as their paths often crossed during their presenting duties.Since his sacking, Eamonn has taken to social media to bash Phillip.

Today he declared that if his old rival is "looking for a fight" he has "picked on the wrong person".His fury was sparked by Phillip's statement just hours prior, insisting that there was no "toxicity" on the This Morning set and that it is the "same handful of people with a grudge" slamming him and the show.Speaking to the Mirror, a source said: "The relationship with Eamonn and Phillip has always been a tricky one."Eamonn was always really the bigger broadcaster, had great skills and was very sociable – Phillip got in This Morning off the back of John Leslie's downfall."Eamonn had been a well-renowned broadcaster with an OBE."The insider continued: "They're two very different characters, Eamonn who knows everyone's name from the tea lady upwards, remembers everyone."We have Phillip who didn't know anyone's name and would only talk to people if they were helpful to him or gave him a step up the ladder."Eamonn was never given a break, Phillip was the guy that could do 'no wrong', he had so much power, he had investment, many of