THIS Morning has been thrown into chaos following shocking revelations that Phillip Schofield lied about an affair with a younger colleague.
Fans are now keen to know if axed Phil's co-host Holly Willoughby will also leave the ITV daytime show.
Will Holly Willoughby leave This Morning?
Holly has kept completely silent about her future at This Morning, and has made no mention of leaving the show.
It comes after her co-host of 14 years, Phillip Schofield, was axed from the show.
But a former ITV boss has claimed Holly is now "damaged goods", and instead the show should have a "fresh start" with new presenters.
Former commercial director Ian McCulloch feels its time for her "to leave".
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Speaking to GB News, he said: "I do absolutely agree that none of the on-screen talent, well, those two, they cannot be associated with the show. She's damaged goods.
“They need a fresh start. I’m not sure that the talent that they've got, sort of running through at the minute is the right talent. But I think the show is a good show, but you certainly can't have those two.
"There is so much more to come out in this story. I think they need to make a clean break and just move the show on."
However, Holly is reportedly determined to stay on This Morning for as long as she can and "ride out" Phillip's affair scandal.
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She is due to return to the the show on June 5, 2023 after her half-term break, and is hoping to withstand the storm after slamming Phil for "lying" to her.
A source told the Mirror: "Holly wants to stay at This Morning as long as she can, and hopes to ride out the scandal.
"Other stars like Stephen Mulhern are being approached to fill in for Phil when she returns. Some are reluctant to go in and face angry viewers.
"Holly is determined to stay put – the only reason she would leave now is if This Morning is axed. She has absolutely no plans to leave."
What happened between Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield?
The feud between popular daytime TV hosts captured the nation's attention.
In the week running up to Phil leaving This Morning, reports of Holly cutting ties with him emerged.
There are several reports as to why the pair fell out.
The Sun reported that their relationship fell apart when Phillip failed to tell Holly about his brother's child sex offences.
While according to the Daily Mail, the pair's feud began when he went over her head at This Morning.
Along with the show's editor Martin Frizell, Holly had decided that there should be an all-female presenting line-up to mark International Women's Day back in March 2023
But Phillip was reportedly furious about the plans and went to ITV's big boss Emma Gormley to put a stop to them – and got his way.
When did Phillip Schofield leave This Morning?
Phil officially left This Morning on May 20, 2023, but it has since been reported he was axed after his last show on May 28, 2023.
He told fans at the time: " 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.
"So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future.
"I'd like to thank everyone what has supported me – especially This Morning's amazing viewers – and I'll see you all for the Soap Awards next month."
It has since emerged that Phil was axed from the popular daytime show, amid a row that he lied about an affair with a much younger runner.
ITV said it was “deeply disappointed” in the presenter, and that the channel feels “badly let down” by him.
Who could replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning?
As Holly has not left the show, ITV have not revealed who could replace her, should she go.
However. the frontrunner is This Morning Friday host Alison Hammond.
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The presenter has seen her popularity soar, and is a huge favourite with viewers.
Alison is also set to co-host Bake Off, which proves just have popular with the British public – something ITV bosses will be looking for during this tense time.
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