Phillip Schofield quits This Morning: His most memorable moments trends now
Phillip Schofield announced on Saturday he would be stepping down from hosting This Morning after 21 years amid his alleged feud with Holly Willoughby.
The broadcaster, 61, said in a statement: '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. 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.'
Holly, who remain on the show with other members of the ITV family said: '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. The sofa won't feel the same without him.'
And, as Phillip moves on to other primetime television projects, here are some of his most memorable moments on This Morning over the years...
End of the road: Phillip Schofield, 61, announced on Saturday he would be stepping down from hosting This Morning after 21 years amid his alleged feud with Holly Willoughby, 42
Looking back: As Phillip moves on to other primetime television projects, here are some of his most memorable moments on This Morning over the years...
In February 2020, Phillip came out as gay in a lengthy and impassioned social media post before appearing on This Morning to discuss his announcement with his co-host and friend Holly Willoughby, with Phillip breaking down in tears.
After 27 years of marriage to his wife Steph at the time, he said he had suffered 'inner conflict' and was ready to 'celebrate and be proud' of his sexuality.
Phillip, who shares daughters Molly, 30, and Ruby, 27, with his wife, spoke about his battles with keeping his secret and the relief of coming out.
A supportive Holly told Phil: 'I think we all just take a breath at that point, reading that I can hear your voice, the pain, how difficult it is for you, this is a big day. I know this is something you've been living with for a really long time.'
Phil responded: 'It's funny because everyone I've spoken to, and you, have all been so supportive and so loving and caring, and my entire family to a person have grabbed us and said it's ok, we love you we're proud of you...'
Speaking about Holly, Phil added: 'This is the sister I've never had.'
Sharing a selfie of the pair behind the scenes on Dancing On Ice on Instagram as she offered threw her support behind Phil before the show, Holly wrote: 'Never been more proud of my friend than I am today.'
A friend in need: In February 2020, Phillip came out as gay in a lengthy and impassioned social media post before appearing on This Morning to discuss his announcement with Holluy
They liked to let their hair down and get tipsy each year at the National Television Awards.
In 2016, they picked up the award for Live Magazine show and in true tradition downed tequila and partied with the likes of Rylan Clark and Keith Lemon into the small hours.
However, the pair were felling a little worse for wear the following morning, with Holly swanning into work still dressed in her glamorous white ball gown, complete with a piccalilli stain.
Both she and Phillip were seen looking shattered as their silver award gleamed on the table on front of them, while the pair lay flat out on the sofa as the show opened live on air.
