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Niamh Spence

Holly Willoughby shares cryptic social media post as Phillip Schofield quits This Morning

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has shared an update to her Wylde Moon lifestyle account, as her co-star of 13 years Phillip Schofield steps down from the ITV show.

The cryptic social media post highlights "new opportunities" and focusing on "'good fortune" and "positivity" as the moon enters a new phase, which seemingly coincides with Holly staying on at This Morning after her ongoing "feud" with longtime pal Phil.

The presenting duo have fronted the ITV daytime show together for over 13 years, with the pair now reported to be "barely" speaking off camera and away from their roles on the programme.

The post told followers to 'embrace opportunities with new arms' (@wyldemoon/instagram)

Holly's lifestyle brand Wylde Moon appeared to be referencing the drama before it unfolded as it was posted the day before news of Phil's departure broke. In the post it shared some advice for followers to "embrace positivity".

The update on Wylde Moon's Instagram account read: "Today we embrace the new moon in Taurus with open arms. She has arrived alongside beautiful Jupiter to boost positive and good fortune.

"Indulge in the abundance this lunation brings for it's time to make your wildest dreams come true.'

"This New Moon comes with abundant opportunities - in particular for a few zodiac signs. Tap the link in our bio to read all about the good fortune that could be coming your way."

The pair have presented This Morning together for over 13 years on ITV (ITV)

The update comes as Holly also posted a short statement to her personal social media as she referenced her co-star's sudden departure.

Writing on Instagram, she said: "Hi everyone...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."

ITV confirmed Phil will be stepping down from the long running show with immediate effect.

The pair are reported to be "barely speaking" off camera (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Phil also posted on his social media as he confirmed his exit and described it as "difficult". He shared: "I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning. But recently, This Morning itself has become the story.

"Throughout my career in TV – including the very difficult last few days – I have always done my best to be honourable and kind. I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love.

"So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future. I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me – especially This Morning’s amazing viewers – and I’ll see you all for the Soap Awards next month."

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