Holly Willoughby was filled with ‘incandescent rage’ after a clash with her former bestfriend and presenting partner, Phillip Schofield on This Morning
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The moment which sparked the downfall of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s fall out has been revealed.
Reports claim that Holly was left furious when her former best pal and co-star Phillip refused to let her present This Morning alone for International Women’s Day. It’s believed that this sparked the moment the pair started to distance themselves from one another before becoming complete strangers.
Sources claim that Phillip believes his former friend threw him under the bus when he stepped down from all work with ITV after admitting to his “unwise but not illegal” affair with a much younger colleague. He had previously denied all allegations surrounding the affair.
Now, a report suggests that Holly was “incandescent” with rage following Phillip’s refusal to let her go solo for the day. It’s claimed that Phillip became aware of Holly’s request when ITV boss Martin Frizell texted him, asking him if he’d like to take the day off so Holly could work alone. But Frizell’s text felt “patronising,” according to a pal of Schofield.
The Sun reports: “Phil said Holly was ‘incandescent’ about the whole thing. The next thing the ITV press team had a call from the press suggesting that Phil had been difficult. It felt like an orchestrated coup, that perhaps Holly wanted to present the show on her own and didn’t need Phil anymore.”
Frizell allegedly told Schofield that the episode in question was to “show wanting to five women int he UK a day off from everything – no washing, no chores.” The source added that Martin wanted to celebrate “being women” but Phil argued that this wasn’t what the day was actually about.
Having reportedly complained to Martin stating that it felt misogynistic and as though they had been transported back to the 1950s, Schofield is said to have gone above Martin’s head and complained to the managing director of daytime, Emma Gormley. “Martin then suggested he present a wine item, which left Phil going above his head and complaining to Emma Gormley,” it’s claimed.
