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Mia O'Hare

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's This Morning replacements for next week revealed

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby 's This Morning replacement for next week have been confirmed.

It comes after Phil immediately quit his presenting role on the ITV show on Saturday.

The presenter, 61, has been at the helm of the popular show for the past two decades.

Holly will also not be on the sofa on Monday morning due to previously planned time off.

It's believed that both Holly and Phillip had planned to take the week off and would be returning to the ITV studio on June 5 in line with the half-term period.

Members of the " This Morning family" are set to fill in Phil over the coming weeks.

Holly and Phil have presented This Morning together for 13 years (ITV)

Now, it has been confirmed that Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will be standing in for both Holly and Phil in the upcoming week.

The pair usually present the show on Friday mornings.

Holly is not set to return to the This Morning screens until Monday, June 5 - after ITV revealed she was taking "an early half term holiday".

In a statement, he said: "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.

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"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."

Following his statement, Holly commented: "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.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will be filling in next week (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

"The sofa won't feel the same without him."

But Phil's future with ITV appears to be guaranteed, with Media and Entertainment Managing Director, Kevin Lygo explaining that he had secured a "brand new peak time series."

Phil didn't mention Holly - who he's worked with since 2009 - in his statement, even though she said the 'sofa wouldn't feel the same without him'.

After reports suggested Holly gave an "ultimatum", an ITV Spokesperson said: "Phillip Schofield’s decision to step down from This Morning was (as his statement made clear) a decision agreed between Phillip and ITV."

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