Phillip Schofield dramatically revealed he was leaving This Morning on Saturday afternoon after months of controversy.
Since his exit, there are only a few high profile showbiz names who have publicly paid tribute to the presenter online and Rochelle Humes is one.
The former Saturdays' singer took to Instagram on Monday to share a heartfelt message to Phillip, 61, after he made the decision to step away from the ITV daytime show, which he has appeared on for two decades reports the Mirror.
The 34-year-old said it "has been an absolute pleasure learning so much" from Phil over the years, and added: "You're a fountain of knowledge and laughter. Big love."
The duo became friends whilst they co-presented the daytime TV show in 2018- and Phil even reportedly requested the mum-of-three when Holly Willoughby was off.
Speaking in 2019, Amanda Holden addressed the situation, in which Phil requested Rochelle over her.
Explaining to her radio co-host Jamie Theakston: "I've moved on from it, Jamie, you need to move on from it.
"I did offer to meet him for a coffee months ago, he didn't reply to my text. What can I say?"
And whilst it caused some tension with the Britain's Got Talent judge, Rochelle and Phil's stint on This Morning went well and she even paid homage to him in 2018.
She took to Instagram to share a selection of happy images of the pair, Rochelle wrote: "Not forgetting the legend that is @schofe God you're cool (and yes he's as nice as he is on screen)."
And that is not the only time Phil has made it to her social media page. In 2019, she posted a variety of clips and photos of them together on This Morning.
Later that year, she shared a shot of her, Phil and Holly smiling and sat around a table together with the caption: "Third wheelin'".
The pair have also attended numerous award shows and events with their ITV family out of working hours.
In 2022, the duo's friendship faced tension again when Rochelle was thrust into the drama between Eamonn Holmes and Phil, after Eamonn and Ruth's exit.
An insider revealed that Rochelle has a close and trusting relationship with co-host Phil off-camera and felt awkwardly torn over the ITV feud.
The source told Closer : "Rochelle's feeling torn and caught in the middle of the war given her close friendship and loyalty to both of them.
"While she wants Eamonn to know she still supports him, she's also very focused on her presenting career which is thriving thanks to This Morning and that means ensuring she maintains a great relationship both on and off camera with her colleagues, including Phillip."
Rochelle remained professional and it's clear she kept her friendship with Phil intact, despite all the hurdles thrown at them.
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