Holly Willoughby has asked ITV bosses to begin contract negotiations after a reported rift with her co-host Phillip Schofield.
Phillip Schofield has hosted this morning since 2002, with Holly joining him from 2009. As being reported by The Mirror, Holly is now said to have asked her team to reach out in a bid to speed up a decision about the hit show’s future line-up.
The TV presenter, 42, sparked fears she would leave This Morning earlier this year as her reported rift with Phillip, 61 deepened.
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Speaking to The Mirror, a source said last night: “Holly was considering her position on the show earlier this year, as she couldn’t see Phil being ousted. But that is now a real possibility and she wants to see a decision made on both of their futures quickly.
“That is what is behind Holly asking her team to reach out to ITV – she is trying to move things forward. There has been no bloodbath meeting yet, but that could well be to come. The sooner it happens, the sooner she can rebrand herself.”
Holly reportedly now sees her distance from Phillip as an opportunity to rebrand herself as a “woman’s woman” fronting the show with Alison Hammond – as she did during Phil’s absence from the sofa last month.
Holly has recently welcomed Alison into her friendship circle, posting snaps of her among other pals at a girls’ night. She also shared a series of images of the pair hosting together, one with the caption: “Love you @alisonhammond55 Same time tomorrow?” Another snap was posted with a love heart emoji.
This comes after Phillip Schofield made his first public statement about the rift. It is understood Phillip – who appeared awkward alongside Holly on the sofa this week – will return on Monday.
ITV sources last night did not confirm his appearance for next week.
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