Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are one of Britain’s most acclaimed television duos, co-presenting This Morning since Holly replaced Fern Britton as host in 2009.
On-screen, their chemistry and warm rapport with viewers is widely recognized. Off-screen they share an enduring friendship; social media pages often boast accolades to each other from fans.
He is a British television presenter
Phillip Schofield is a British television presenter best known for his work with ITV in the UK free-to-air channel. Throughout his career he has primarily hosted daytime show This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby; other previous projects have included Cube and All Star Mr and Mrs with Fern Britton. Schofield is also an active supporter of LGBT rights; in addition he is married and has two daughters of his own.
He has held various other roles in film and television, such as hosting “Dancing on Ice” with Christine Lampard and co-hosting “Going Live! with Julie Etchingham. Additionally, he has appeared in musicals – most notably Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in London’s West End – most notably taking on the lead role as Joseph himself.
“ITV” has come under fire for how it handled internal reports that Schofield may have had an affair with an under-30 male colleague; both men have denied this allegation. Lawmakers have demanded to know whether enough was done by executives to investigate this situation and determine whether there were any false statements made to employees about what went on behind closed doors.
Schofield announced his resignation from ‘This Morning’ in 2023 when it emerged he was involved in an extramarital relationship with an over 30-years younger male colleague than himself. Schofield admitted lying about it to co-hosts, ITV management and others about this affair; speculation swirled as to if there had been major tension between himself and Holly Willoughby (Willowby was later his replacement on ‘This Morning’), who claimed they were “inseparable.”
Willoughby has hinted at a reunion between herself and former This Morning co-host Phil Donahue. According to The Sun, Willoughby told them they will likely come up with some arrangement which works for all parties involved.
Philip Schofield resides in an elegant house near Bath in England that once belonged to the Dukes of Beaufort. This property boasts an opulent garden and swimming pool as well as several guest bedrooms suitable for hosting family and friends from abroad.
Holly Willoughby is an award-winning British television presenter known for her roles in shows like Dancing on Ice and 5 Gold Rings on ITV. Additionally, she presents alongside Phillip Schofield on This Morning; they were often known as “Phil and Holly”. Together they make for an engaging duo on This Morning as co-hosts known as friendly co-hosts of the show.
Schofield and Willoughby first met during their early friendship years in northern England where both grew up. Both shared an interest in television, beginning their careers as children’s presenters before eventually co-presenting reality dating show Streetmate (2001-07) as well as celebrity game show Holly & Fearne Go Dating (2008) together before co-hosting ITV News at Ten and ITV This Morning together (2007-10).