Phillip Schofield’s future on This Morning confirmed after weeks off air
PHILLIP Schofield will return to This Morning tomorrow – but without his co-star, Holly Willoughby.
News of his return – alongside Rochelle Humes – comes following three weeks off air while his brother stood trial for child sex abuse.
The presenter, 61, took a break during the case, which saw Timothy convicted of 11 sexual offences involving a child over three years from October 2016, including two of sexual activity.
An ITV Insider told The Sun: “Both Phillip and ITV agreed the time was right for his return.
“He is keen for normal life to return, and is very grateful for all the support from colleagues and friends behind the scenes.
“Everyone at ITV wants him back on air.”
Phillip will be on the sofa alongside Rochelle Humes after his regular partner Holly Willoughby, 42, this afternoon told her followers she’s had to call in sick.
The source added: “He’s very sad Holly won’t be joining him for his return but is looking forward to being back alongside Rochelle.”
Holly wrote a message online, saying: “Hi… Just to let you know I may be away for the rest of the week as I have shingles.
“I’ll be back as soon as I’m better. Huge Love, Holly xxx.”
Shingles is an infection that causes a painful rash and can appear anywhere on your body including the face and eyes.
For the last fortnight, Holly and Phil’s stand-ins have included Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary then Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle.
However, Phillip has been off for longer, being absent from the show since March 23.
He was off the programme on pre-planned leave while his brother stood trial at Exeter Crown Court.
Timothy Schofield, 54, was convicted of three counts of causing a child to watch sexual activity and three of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.
The civilian police officer was also found guilty of three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity and two of sexual activity with a child.
Phillip said afterwards: “These are despicable crimes, and I welcome the guilty verdicts. As far as I am concerned, I no longer have a brother.”