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Kirsten McStay

Holly Willoughby shares cryptic post ahead of This Morning return amid Phillip Schofield scandal

Holly Willoughby has shared a cryptic message ahead of returning to This Morning tomorrow for the first time without Phillip Schofield following his exit.

Phillip stepped back from his presenting role, which he had been doing for over 20 years, after he confessed to having an affair with a former younger colleague.

Following the scandal, Holly enjoyed an extended break from the show with Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Craig Doyle all stepping in to host the ITV show.

On Holly's Wylde Moon page, she posted a picture of the strawberry moon as she urged her followers to "maintain a positive perspective".

The caption read: “This Full ‘Strawberry’ Moon in Sagittarius brings with it a zest for life.

"The guiding influence of this fire sign combined with Jupiter encourages you to maintain a positive perspective and to tune into your finest qualities. Inspire. Renew Believe.”

After Phil announced that he was quitting the show, Holly made a statement which read: "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. The sofa won't feel the same without him."

Holly shared a message ahead of her This Morning return (hollywilloughby/Instagram)

However, in a later post, Holly revealed that she had been "lied to" by her former co-host after he came clean about his affair.

Writing on Instagram, Holly said: "It has taken time to process yesterday's news. When reports of this relationship first surfaced, I asked Phil directly if this was true and was told it was not.

"It's been very hurtful to now find out that this was a lie."

Holly has been snapped enjoying a family holiday in Portugal ahead of her return to the ITV show tomorrow.

According to reports, Holly will address the Phillip scandal "honestly and openly" when she returns to presenting duties.

“Holly wants to address Phillip’s recent admissions about his affair. She will be honest and open, mentioning him by name, " a TV source told The Sun.

"She’s not shying away from the tricky subject as she wants to show up for the viewers and loyal fans."

Holly has been in Portugal with her family (Daily Mirror)

Josie Gibson will be stepping in to present the show with Holly on her first day back and also Tuesday's show.

Craig Doyle is expected to present alongside Holly on Wednesday and Thursday while Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will take over to host on Friday as unusual.

Alison got emotional on Friday as she and Dermot discussed Phillip's interview with BBC's Amol Rajan.

She said: "I was finding it really painful because obviously, you know, I loved Phillip Schofield, and it's weird because I still love Phillip Schofield. However what he's done is wrong, he's admitted it, he's said sorry. But as a family we're all really struggling to process everything. I never know what to say. But I remember what my mum used to say.

"My mum always said, 'Use your Bible as a satnav in life, Al.' And in the Bible it says, 'He without sin, cast the first stone.' And I just don't want to, I don't want to say anything bad because obviously I'm in conflict. That's how I feel."

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