Reports of a rift between This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have dominated headlines recently. But according to one insider on the ITV show all is not quite as it seems.
Holly and Phillip have appeared on ITV’s This Morning together this week amid reports of a rift between the pair, and have put on a united front. The duo have fronted the show together for 14 years, as well Dancing on Ice, but their relationship is said to have come under strain in recent months
This Morning's Matthew Wright has now weighed in on the alleged feud between the presenters, the Mirror reports. The 57-year-old TV presenter appears on This Morning to discuss current affairs and often works alongside the duo. He tweeted: "Not sure I believe half of what you read about Holly and Phil. Terrific atmosphere on set today as per."
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However, some viewers have previously spoken out and said they believe it might be time for a change. Bookies Willliam Hill recently revealed that Dermot has been backed by punters to replace Phil as the next permanent host by the end of this week.
Last week, Schofield hailed Willoughby as his “rock” in a statement to The Sun following reports the pair’s relationship has come under strain. He said: “As I have said before, Holly is my rock. We’re the best of friends – as always, she is an incredible support on screen, behind the scenes and on the phone.
“Holly has always been there for me, through thick and thin. And I’ve been there for her. The last few weeks haven’t been easy for either of us.”
Schofield took pre-planned leave from the show around his brother’s sex abuse trial at Exeter Crown Court last month. Willoughby also recently took time off from the ITV morning programme due to shingles.
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