'Shaken, let down and worried': Holly Willoughby addresses Phillip Schofield's ITV exit

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby addressed Phillip Schofield's resignation from ITV as she opened the programme alongside Josie Gibson.

Schofield resigned and later admitted that he had an affair with a younger colleague while presenting the show, but denied grooming him, in an interview with the BBC. Willoughby began by sharing her concern for viewers' wellbeing and all of those involved in the scandal. She then went on to say 'it was a lot to process' and felt she had a 'lot of questions' after giving 'our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth', in reference to Schofield's denial about the affair.

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[abenaappiah-k]

Not believing a word. Scripted and throwing someone under the bus to save her own skin. Puleeese spare me the embarrassment 🙄

[Matthew-bufg]

"Let's sweep it all under the rug" would've been a much shorter statement that meant the same as that

[stoicsavage]

"Firstly, are you ok?" What is she on about??? 😂😂😂

[justinneill]

What we are witnessing here is the art of self-preservation, performed by a single minded, ambitious and determined career woman, behind the facade of a touchy-feely warm and smiley, caring & sharing public persona. This should be a training video for anyone with ambition facing a career threatening crisis, who needs to make the right impression.

[adamknight]

That was about as sincere and honest as a public address by Boris Johnson. Please spare us those crocodile tears Holly!

[Airbnb_Portishead]

A prime example of how you can use many words to say absolutely nothing. How about addressing what is morally wrong and morally right with everything that has gone on?

[peterjohnston]

Don't know whether to laugh or puke....ended up doing both.

[dingopisscreek]

Oh Dear. I feel so sorry for you Holly. The man you sat beside for years never told you what was going on. You must be devastated. How will you get over this tragedy? I am sure there will be millions - nay, BILLIONS of people around the World totally in sympathy with you. The conversation around the breakfast tables will be NOT how are we going to pay our bills but how will dear Holly ever get over this humiliation. FFS. DEAR - GET OVER YOURSELF!!!!

[valenlevalenle]

He was on stage when you accepted an award but yet you say you had "no idea". Come on, we weren't born yesterday. You were one of his CLOSEST friends. It's unbelievable that you think we are as naive as to believe you had no idea.

[forestsunset]

I can't put my heating on, can't afford food, mortgage is going up, unemployment going up, crime going up, public services cut, NHS on its death bed, we are on the verge of WW3. Now Holly asks me if I'm alright because she is upset about some childish fight with a co-worker? Get real Holly.

[mnlnceg]

turns my stomach to watch liars in action

[nataliebond]

No one’s falling for that!
She shouldn’t be there she knew what was going on and said nothing

[mimikins]

The way she’s throwing Philip under the bus and turning herself into a victim. What a nasty piece of work.

[perrit]

Cold; calculating and totally ruthless address by Holly who literally trampled on Phil who is already beaten down. The whole going in for a hug with Josie was authentic as my Rolex from Chinese market!

[prettyhollypolly]

This woman is as real as a Chinese Gucci bag.

[lilskelpy]

Why's she talking to the viewers? 😂 As if anyone's troubled or shaken by this nonsense, it's purely entertainment for us.

[sleekzofficial]

“Thank you for all your kind messages” she’s been getting roasted on all her socials😂😂😂

[charlotteparry]

Holly truely is one manipulative liar. It sickens me that ITV have allowed her to continue

[dominickeefe]

'Firstly, are you ok?'. Nauseating. They actually think people are emotionally invested in their ridiculous world. Like she didn't know Schofield did and received 'favours' for young male members of their team. And when he 'came out' it was like she was so proud of him for bringing it into the open. Keep picking up the cheques.

[davidarcher]

She knew exactly what was going on, absolutely disgusting