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James Haskell has slammed Holly Willoughby and claims the presenter knew about Phillip Schofield's affair with a 'much younger man'.
Holly, 42, made her return to ITV on Monday after two weeks off air and started the show by addressing her former co-star's exit in an emotional monologue.
During an appearance on the Jeremy Vine show, James, who is the son-in-law of former This Morning presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, weighed in on the scandal, claiming 'everyone knew' about the situation - including Holly.
The former rugby player, 37, said: 'Utter nonsense. She [Holly] asked: "Are you ok?" A bloke off the TV cheated on his wife, I think I'll survive, I think I'll live. This is 2023 in a nutshell.
'I knew about this years ago, of course she [Holly] knows. Everybody knows.'
Brutal: James Haskell has slammed Holly Willoughby and claims the presenter knew about Phillip Schofield's affair with a 'much younger man'
Statement: Holly, 42, made her return to ITV on Monday after two weeks off air and started the show by addressing her former co-star's exit in an emotional monologue
Myleene Klass was also a guest on the show and added: 'I think it's a case of the conversations that happen on that sofa, these are people who are trusted and welcomed into our house.'
James is married to Chloe Madeley, the daughter of former This Morning presenters Richard and Judy who presented the show from its inception in 1988 until 2001.
The couple returned to the show for a one-off 25th birthday show and appeared alongside Phil and Holly to celebrate its twenty first birthday.
Holly is reportedly determined to fight on to keep her spot on the sofa , despite the chaos at the programme.
She is paid £730,000 a year for the presenting gig but has a growing business empire, estimated to be worth £10million.
Holly told This Morning's viewers yesterday 'we gave our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth' as she returned to the show for the first time since Phillip's exit.
Phillip left the show after admitting to an affair - which he branded 'ill-advised by not illegal.
In an interview last week, he said Holly - who was not aware of the affair - was ignoring his messages apologising and pleading for forgiveness.
In her full statement, Holly said: 'Hi there. Good
