Phillip Schofield has spoken out emphatically denying any tension between himself and co-host Holly Willoughby after inflammatory claims came to light last year.
In 2019 it was reported that a number of the This Morning team had filed official complaints about Phil’s attitude on set, with Ruth Langsford named specifically.
Speaking on Chris Evans’ How to Wow podcast Phil said, “There was nothing that was being said that had any truth in it whatsoever. There was no and there has never been a feud with Holly.
“When they’re writing ‘Phillip and Holly and feud’ we couldn’t have been closer because I’d told her my secret and she was holding me together at work.”
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Holly Willoughby: All her clothes from This Morning and where to get it cheaper on the high street
1 of 6TUESDAY 3 May
Today Holly has opted for a smart casual look. She's wearing a blue floral ruffle top, black trousers and black heels. What we're loving about this outfit is that you can dress it up with heels like Holly, or keep it casual with trainers. Holly's outfit costs more than £150 but we've found a high street dupe...What Holly is wearing:Ditsy floral contrast broderie ruffle blouse, Warehouse, £69.Clara trousers, Sezane, £95.**Where you can get Holly's look for less on the high street:**From New Look you can recreate Holly's entire outfit for less than £40...
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3 of 6WEDNESDAY 4 May
It's Wednesday and again Holly has opted for a smart/casual outfit. She's paired a white shirt, green midi skirt and nude heels together. Again this is a great outfit if you're heading into the office or going out for lunch with the girls. Holly's outfit is on the pricer side, so we've found a similar look that'll save you some cash...What Holly is wearing:Pure Collection linen shirt, John Lewis, £85.Suede wrap skirt, Jigsaw, £285.**Where you can get Holly's look for less on the high street:**From River Island you can copy Holly's style for less than £70...
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5 of 6THURSDAY 5 May
It's Thursday and for her final look of the week, Holly is wearing a blue and white floral dress. The This Morning presenter looks gorgeous and we're loving this dress. We're not the biggest fan of the £200+ price though, so we've found a high street dupe.What Holly is wearing:Fellini blue and cream tropical print cotton shirt dress, L.K. Bennett London, £299.**Where you can get Holly's look for less on the high street:**From Forever Unique you can recreate Holly's outfit for less than £60...
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The secret Phil is referring to is that he had been hiding his sexuality, and eventually came out as gay in a statement released in February this year.
“The fact there was a toxic atmosphere in This Morning, there has never been anything like that, everyone is equal, we all love each other, they were worried about me, we all talk about each other’s families and their lives, it’s a tight-knit team,” he continued.
“The fact there was supposed to be all of this going on, absolutely and completely untrue. When you, in your life, in your head, if you are struggling with the deepest, darkest issues, but I have always had my job.
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“If I was an a--sehole I don’t think I’d have got what I’ve got, and for people to say ‘he’s shocking to work with’, I didn’t recognise this man, how could this be true, how could this happen?
“The one solid thing I had under my feet was my security rug of my job. When that was pulled out from underneath me, that was a shocker…but I still maintained, and we had to maintain, this smiling face in the mornings and sometimes it’s hard.”