Inside Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield's bitter feud branded 'most vicious fallout' in showbiz
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Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield reportedly remain at oddsPhillip Schofield’s return to television with Channel 5’s Cast Away has seemingly reignited tensions with Eamonn Holmes.
Key FactsOct 3, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Reports linked the feud’s beginnings to Ruth Langsford filing an official complaint against Schofield in 2019.
- Mail Online reported that Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford skipped the 2019 Christmas lunch at White City House, allegedly unable to tolerate Schofield’s presence.
- After Schofield’s departure in 2023, Holmes said on social media that Schofield had been caught out and liked critical posts.
- A source told Mail Online that Holmes considered Schofield snippy, passive-aggressive and rude toward junior staff.
Schofield has finally been caught out— Following Phillip Schofield's decision to quit This Morning, Eamonn Holmes posted this on social media; quoted in this article.
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Key FactsEamonn Holmes questioned in ITV Schofield inquiry
Aug 28, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Jane Mulcahy KC questioned Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford about the affair with a young runner on the programme.
- They hosted This Morning on Fridays for 15 years, up to 2021.
- Holly Willoughby was said to have fully cooperated; senior ITV executives, including Kevin Lygo, were also interviewed.
- Phillip Schofield left This Morning in May after admitting he had lied about the affair.
Phillip made assurances to us and his agency which he now acknowledges were untrue and we feel badly let down.— Dame Carolyn McCall, ITV chief executive, in a letter
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Key FactsRuth Langsford reportedly hesitates over This Morning return
Jul 26, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- She is reportedly torn by loyalty to husband Eamonn Holmes and concern that the decision could upset him.
- She presented the Friday edition with Holmes until both were replaced by Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond in 2020.
- Schofield left This Morning and ITV after admitting an affair he characterized as improper but lawful.
- Holly Willoughby is reportedly set to remain the permanent host alongside rotating presenters including Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle.
unwise but not illegal— Phillip Schofield, describing his own affair as 'unwise but not illegal'
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Key FactsRuth Langsford praises Eamonn Holmes after Schofield scandal
Jun 21, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailyrecord.co.uk
- Ruth Langsford publicly praised Eamonn Holmes as a wonderful husband on Father's Day in an Instagram message.
- She also remembered her father Dennis, who died in 2012 after a battle with Alzheimer's.
- Eamonn Holmes again criticized This Morning, calling it toxic after Schofield admitted having an affair.
- ITV subsequently appointed a barrister to conduct an external review into how the scandal was handled.
I know the truth and I know what the truth is. I know what I know and they [ITV] don’t seem to know a lot. People take sides on these things, whether it’s the Boris business or the Phillip Schofield business. But people can’t handle the truth.— Eamonn Holmes on GB News, discussing the Phillip Schofield affair and ITV investigation
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Key FactsEamonn Holmes Reaffirms Criticism of ITV
Jun 16, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Holmes alleged that ITV executives covered up an affair involving Phillip Schofield that everyone supposedly knew about.
- At the June 15, 2023 parliamentary hearing, MPs questioned ITV executives Carolyn McCall and Kevin Lygo.
- On June 16, Holmes said he knew the truth after Lygo had addressed his remarks.
- Holmes again demanded publicly available evidence showing how ITV conducted the investigation, including the questions asked.
I’d just like to see the documentary evidence and see what the quiz was and what the questions were. I’m surprised that wasn’t asked for because my understanding of it was both parties were basically asked are you OK, are you OK. Yes? Yes? OK, Both happy? And that was it....— Eamonn Holmes, GB News interview reacting to the parliamentary hearing concerning ITV
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Key FactsEamonn Holmes’ claims strain Alison Hammond-Holly Willoughby relationship
Jun 14, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Former This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes accused Holly of faking her friendship with Alison during a GB News interview.
- Holmes said, in his view, this sudden closeness would not have existed 13 years earlier.
- A Heat source said Alison was deeply upset that Holmes mentioned her in his interview.
- Holly, who is still presenting, reportedly wants to avoid falling out with Alison.
People just use other people and it's disgusting.— Eamonn Holmes, speaking to Dan Wootton on GB News; quoted in The Daily Record article
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Key FactsITV chief calls Eamonn Holmes’ accusations potentially defamatory
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- Holmes became one of Schofield’s most vocal critics after the presenter resigned and admitted lying about an affair with a younger programme runner.
- Holmes alleged Schofield was not questioned; McCall said Schofield and Person X were repeatedly asked and reportedly denied being in a relationship.
- Kevin Lygo said some long-serving ITV presenters criticized the broadcaster only after leaving, despite previously seeking more work.
- Holmes and Langsford were replaced on Friday editions by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary from January 2021; Holmes now works for GB News.
Schofield has finally been caught out, but he’s not the only guilty party. Four high members of ITV management knew the sort of man he was, and never once took action to prevent him controlling or taking advantage of young people.— From a tweet by Eamonn Holmes about Phillip Schofield, cited during a Culture, Media and Sport Committee session with ITV executives
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Key FactsEamonn Holmes appears to swear live on GB News
Jun 6, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Holmes and Isabel Webster apparently did not realize that cameras were already rolling during their casual conversation.
- Holmes appeared to use profanity while wondering how he would get home that day.
- Webster’s microphone was switched off, and the programme title then appeared on screen.
- The previous day, Holmes had again sharply criticized Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby during breakfast programming.
Now, how the f**k do you get home today?— Eamonn Holmes’ off-air outburst on GB News’ Breakfast Show, made while cameras were rolling during off-screen chatter.
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Key FactsEamonn Holmes rejects support for Phillip Schofield
Jun 5, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Schofield resigned from ITV in the week before June 5 after admitting a relationship with a much younger ITV colleague; YMU then dropped him.
- In initial interviews afterward, Schofield described himself as broken and ashamed but denied grooming the man for a relationship.
- Holmes said he had supported Schofield until learning about his lies; Schofield’s homosexuality was not the decisive issue.
- Holmes criticised Jeremy Clarkson’s defence, pointing out that Clarkson had not worked at This Morning.
Like everybody else, he lied to me.— Eamonn Holmes, in a tirade against Phillip Schofield about alleged lies as part of his criticism following Schofield's public statements and departure from ITV.
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Key FactsHolmes Casts Doubt on Willoughby-Hammond Friendship
May 30, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- In a GB News interview, Holmes alleged Willoughby was using Hammond as her best friend and their friendship was a sham.
- Holmes said Hammond had been on the programme for 13 years and previously had little contact with its presenters.
- Over the weekend, Schofield admitted an affair with a younger male colleague and resigned from ITV with immediate effect.
- Willoughby said Schofield had lied to her after denying relationship rumours when she asked him directly.
There’s other nonsense going on that Holly Willoughby now has Alison Hammond as her best friend and was at Alison’s birthday party, Alison Hammond goes to Holly Willoughby’s exclusive nights out with her friends… This wouldn’t have happened two years ago. Are you kidding? Alison Hammond has been on the programme 13 years and I’m sure there was very little contact between her and the presenters. People just use other people and it’s disgusting and it’s tolerated.— Eamonn Holmes, during a GB News interview with Dan Wootton
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