Lorraine Kelly says 'I miss them' as she responds to 'unbelievable' exit of two ITV co-stars

Lorraine Kelly has shared her thoughts on the exits of both Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby from This Morning as she admitted she misses them. Both stars left the ITV daytime show last year within months of each other.

Confirming her departure from This Morning on October 10, Holly, 42, said it had been an 'honour to just be part of its story', but said it was a call she had to make for herself and her family. In the Instagram post, she wrote: "I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning. To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much.

"This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we've done together. Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you. Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You've been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day."

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She added: "Richard and Judy said 'we only look after this show, it will always belong to the viewers'. It's been an honour to just be part of its story and I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family. I will miss you all so much. Holly."

Meanwhile, Phillip, 61, left the show in May. The broadcaster initially 'stepped back' from his role on the ITV daytime show after more than 20 years as he said rumours about his fractured relationship behind the scenes with Holly Willoughby had 'become the story'.

However, he then