Phillip Schofield has confirmed he will not be hosting This Morning as he shared a photograph of his latest positive Covid lateral flow test.
"This really is the day that keeps on giving," he moaned as he apologised to Holly Willoughby and his This Morning team.
The announcement came after Phil revealed on social media that his house had suffered water damage on Sunday morning. The presenter said being off work had proved to be a 'small consolation' as he wouldn't have known about his leaking pipes if he'd been at the studio getting ready for Dancing On Ice, reports the Mirror.
Phil pulled out of the skating show on Saturday after testing positive with Stephen Mulhern will be standing in.
On Saturday, Phil told his followers he was so eager to be fit for Dancing On Ice on Sunday that he took a lateral flow test twice to make 'absolutely sure' he was positive.
Offering his replacement some words of advice, Phil told Celebrity Catchphrase star Stephen to have an 'amazing time.'
"It's SO much fun," Phil told his ITV buddy.
Stephen responded: "I’m very much looking forward to being back hosting alongside my good friend Holly this weekend. It’s big shoes to fill and I’m wishing Phillip a speedy recovery.
"I’m a big fan of Dancing on Ice and for one night only I’m thrilled to be rink side watching the action unfold. It’s going to be unbelievable!"
It's not yet known who will be replacing Phil on This Morning next week.
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