Holly Willoughby appears to have broken her social media silence in order to help celebrate her This Morning co-star. The presenter hasn't been active on Instagram since it was announced that Phillip Schofield was 'stepping back' from the ITV daytime show after more than 20 years.
The shock news was announced by ITV on Saturday (May 20) and came after rumours were rife that he and co-host Holly were 'barely speaking' behind the scenes amid a 'rift' between the pair formerly close pair.
Phillip's exit was with 'immediate effect', meaning he appeared for the last time on the programme last Thursday (May 18). In hist statement, the 61-year-old said the programme had "become the story" and that he wanted to "do what I can to protect the show that I love" and he had therefore "agreed" to leave. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Holly, 42 also, issued a statement in response to the news, which she also shared on Instagram, saying: "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." Fans and commentators have been analysing Phillip and Holly's statements on his shock exit and claim to have spotted a 'snub' on both sides with the messages they sent out.