Phillip Schofield keen to get back to ITV This Morning as he shares half-term activities and confirms return date

Phillip Schofield has expressed his keenness to get back on screen and to This Morning as he gave a glimpse into his half-term break. Earlier this week viewers of the ITV daytime show were soon commenting on social media when they were welcomed by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

The hosting duo were back fronting This Morning on Monday (October 17), days after they helped the show celebrate its latest award win. And fans of the popular show were quick to realise that Alison and Dermot don't usually host the show, being This Morning Friday's presenters and the Monday to Thursday episodes are usually presented by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Phillip and co-host Holly are curring taking their usual half-term break this week and Dermot and Alison will be sitting for them. But it appears Phillip would rather be back at the helm of the popular programme.

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Taking to his Instagram Story on Wednesday (October 19), the 60-year-old presenter shared a look at what he has been up to during his time off so far, and he showed it's not all glamourous for TV's biggest stars. Alongside a photograph of bulb packets, he told his Instagram followers: "What did I do in my half term break? .... bulb planting!"

Phillip then posted a snap of his empty cupboards, adding: "And cleaning out the cupboards!!" He then remarked: "Definitely ready to get back on @ThisMorning on Monday!"

Holly and Phillip's absence from the show came just after the pair led This Morning onto the stage to collect their latest National Television Award. The programme saw off competition from Loose Women, The Chase and The Repair Shop