ITV releases new statement about Phillip Schofield after Eamonn Holmes' 'sacked' comments

ITV shared a statement following Eamonn Holmes’ latest comments on GB News, where he stated that Phillip Schofield had been fired from This Morning rather than resigning as he had claimed.

In a brief statement to the Huffington Post, ITV denied Eamonn’s claims. It said: “Phillip Schofield’s decision to step down from This Morning (as his statement made clear) is a decision that has been agreed between Phillip and ITV.”

Speaking on his news program on Monday, Eamonn said: “Oh, please, stop this. He’s been fired.” Then, Isabel Webster asked, “Was that stabbing him in the back?” Eamonn later called Phillip’s co-star Holly Willoughby a “fake” and said she had “stabbed” Phillip in the back.

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He explained: “She made a name for herself on his back. I’m sorry. If she has integrity in her profession, why doesn’t she come out and say I have integrity. in his career he did something that would reflect badly on me but again she is a liar like him and no one talks about the elephant in the room.”

Phillip released the statement after weeks of speculation that he and Holly were not compatible. An Instagram post said: “I’ve always been proud to cover compelling stories on This Morning. But recently This Morning has become a story. Throughout my TV career – including those It’s been a very difficult day – I’ve always done my best to be honorable and kind.

“I understand that ITV has decided that the current situation cannot continue and I want to do what I can to protect the programming I love. I have therefore agreed to withdraw from This Morning immediately, with the hope that the show can continue towards a bright future.I would like to thank everyone who has supported me – especially the wonderful viewers of This Morning – and see you at Soap Awards next month.”

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Holly responded with her own message that reads: “Hi everyone… It’s been over 13 wonderful years recommending This Morning with Phil and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank him for his insight. his knowledge, experience and humour.” The sofa wouldn’t feel the same without it.”

Phillip received support from a number of former colleagues after he left, including culinary expert Conagh McKenna. In the post, she wrote: “21 years of making our mornings beautiful… And I’m so happy to be a part of 3 of them. I will miss your morning hug, Your sparkling eyes make me giggle and your sympathy. You’ll miss it.”

Director Nick Harris added: “I am very sad. I directed Phillip Schofield many times in This Morning. He is one of the best presenters I have ever worked with, always entertaining and extremely professional. I have nothing bad to say about him. The secret that I read this week is not my experience.”