Phillip Schofield’s replacement for British Soap Awards revealed – fans react

Phillip Schofields will replace the British Soap Awards after leaving This Morning and ITV.

Singer and TV presenter Jane McDonald will host the show. This 60-year-old man is famous for hosting Channel 5 Traveling with Jane and has also made several appearances on Loose Women.

Jane McDonald will host the British Soap Awards

Jane said in a statement: “Oh my gosh….everyone knows how much I LOVE my soaps, this year I had the honor of appearing in Corrie, EastEnders and Emmerdale so this is just a dream come true. I can’t wait to see all of our lovely soap candidates and celebrate with them all their hard work – taking home the prize, I can’t wait!”

She added on Twitter: “So excited to host this year’s British Soap Awards!! I LOVE my soaps so this is a dream come true. Can’t wait to see all of them! our beautiful soaps are nominated and let’s celebrate all their hard work – keep going! Tuesday, 8pm, @ITV & @ITVX.”

Phillip Schofield holds one of the top British Soap Awards© ITV/ShutterstockPhillip Schofield has held the ceremony for 17 years

Fans were quick to express their excitement on social media, with one person writing: “Jane McDonald’s award show is great news”, while another added: “Jane McDonald instead So Phillip being the award show host was the acting decision of the year! Everyone’s real woman! Her time has come.”

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The ceremony will take place at The Lowry in Salford on Saturday, June 3, but will be broadcast on ITV and ITVX on Tuesday, June 6.

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Jane McDonald smiling in a red coat© REX/ShutterstockJane says hosting contract is a ‘dream come true’

The show will celebrate the biggest national soap operas, s Coronation Street, The Doctor, EastEnders, Emmerdale And Hollyoaks struggled to be recognized for his work over the past year.

It comes after Phillip Schofield left ITV after admitting an affair with a younger colleague on This morning. He was also dumped by his talent agency YMU.

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Phillip, 61, said he was “deeply sorry” for lying about his relationship with ITV, colleagues, friends and agents.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on the set of This Morning© ShutterstockPhillip leaves ITV after admitting an affair with a younger co-worker

“That relationship was unwise, but not illegal. It’s over now,” he said.

Phillip Schofield in a suit and bow tie drinking with his wife Stephanie in a black dress© GettyPhillip Schofield with his wife Stephanie

In a recent interview with GB News’ Dan Wootton, former This morning star Eamonn Holmes claimed there was a “complete cover-up” of Phillip’s affair on the show.

“It was a complete cover-up,” he said.

Eamonn Holmes interviewed by Dan Wootton, sitting on the sofa© GB NewsEamonn spoke openly about Phillip Schofield and his affair with Dan Wootton this evening

“The people in power must have known what was going on and thought they would dodge a bullet with this thing, that’s what they do and do all the time.”

Afterward This morning criticized for claims of “toxicity”, Phillip defended the program. “I hope you notice that the same few people get annoyed with me or the show seems to be the loudest,” he said.

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Eamonn addressed the comments in his interview, saying: “I think Phillip is absolutely right about the toxicity.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield this morning© Ken McKay/ITV/ShutterstockHolly Willoughby Returns This Morning on Monday

“But my friend, the poison is not in me, Dan Wootton or anyone else, the poison is in you.”

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