Phillip Schofield

2022 - 12 - 10

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This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby confirm break ... (ChronicleLive)

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield confirmed they'd be taking a break from the ITV show.

Over the course of the last 12 months, [This Morning'](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/this-morning)s main hosts have been missing during half term, Easter and summer breaks and, after a hectic show on Friday, announced they will be missing in action for the rest of the year, apart from the show's pre-recorded Christmas Day episode. And, as well as Spin to Win being shelved, the hosts themselves will be absent from the studio. And there was also three chances to win with separate rounds of Spin to Win. [, Phillip and Holly, ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/phillip-holly-this-morning-friday-25711672)like many other TV anchors, discussed Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary, with [Holly fiercely defending Kate Middleton](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/holly-this-morning-kate-middleton-25713400), hosted a phone-in on viewers' dating woes, as well as trying out a selection of Christmas tipples. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby won't be on This Morning for a while as they take a break for Christmas, with them also confirming the 'axing' of popular game Spin to Win for the rest of the year. [Phillip](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/phillip-schofield) and [ Holly](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/holly-willoughby) are known for taking leaves of absence throughout the year, typically during school holidays, although this year they have been absence more so than usual, due to positive Covid tests and Holly filming new BBC show Freeze the Fear.

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This Morning's Phillip Schofield announces 'last day' on ITV show (Liverpool Echo)

The presenter regularly fronts ITV's flagship daytime programme with Holly Willoughby. The main presenters front the show from Monday - Thursday before Alison ...

The crew gathered for a festive lunch at the Fox and Pheasant Pub. Alison left fans in hysterics as she posted an Instagram reel featuring show favourites such as Dermot and Clodagh Mckenna. He said: "Last day for the @thismorning make-up room therapy gang. However, Phil did reveal a competition winner at the party was "disappointed" that another of the show's main presenters, Josie Gibson, was unable to make it. [Holly](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/holly-willoughby) and Phil have fully embraced the festive spirit as they attended the show's Christmas party earlier this week. The show regularly rotates its presenters during major holidays in the UK as Alison and Dermot have assumed the main presenter role at Easter and during the summer.

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This Morning's Phillip Schofield announces 'last day' on ITV show ... (Accrington Observer)

The daytime TV stalwart presents the show with co-star Holly Willoughby. The main presenters front the show from Monday - Thursday before Alison Hammond and ...

However, Phil did reveal a competition winner at the party was "disappointed" that another of the show's main presenters, Josie Gibson, was unable to make it. The crew gathered for a festive lunch at the Fox and Pheasant Pub. Alison left fans in hysterics as she posted an Instagram reel featuring show favourites such as Dermot and Clodagh Mckenna. He said: "Last day for the @thismorning make-up room therapy gang. The daytime TV stalwart presents the show with co-star Holly Willoughby. The show regularly rotates its presenters during major holidays in the UK as Alison and Dermot have assumed the main presenter role at Easter and during the summer.

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This Morning's Phillip Schofield announces Christmas shake-up for ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

Presenters Holly and Phil fully embraced the festive spirit earlier this week.

The main presenters front the show from Monday - Thursday before Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary take over on Fridays, [ Liverpool Echo reports.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/tv/mornings-phillip-schofield-announces-last-25711081) Alison left fans in hysterics as she posted an Instagram reel featuring show favourites such as Dermot and Clodagh Mckenna. He said: "Last day for the @thismorning make-up room therapy gang. Port at 8am." [The presenter ](https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/phillip-schofieldno-longer-webuyanycar-ads-7653564)will be replaced over the festive break on [ the ITV flagship daytime programme, ](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/this-morning)which he usually hosts with Holly Willoughby. For

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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning Christmas ... (Metro)

This Morning fans were baffled that Holly and Phil went on their Xmas holidays from the ITV daytime programme on December 9.

[Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield not convinced by Meghan and Harry documentary: ‘People want to be shocked and appalled’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/08/holly-willoughby-thinks-harry-and-meghan-doc-lacks-bombshells-17902247/?ico=more_text_links) [Relentless Holly Willoughby gives Chris Ramsey a wedgie and drags him across floor by pants on Celebrity Juice](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/09/celebrity-juice-holly-willoughby-gives-chris-ramsey-a-wedgie-17909106/?ico=more_text_links) Sarcastically pointing out the date of their final day of the year, a social media account remarked simply: ‘I take it this is holly and phils last episode of the year on the 9th December #ThisMorning.’ [disagreeing over Prince Harry](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/09/prince-harrys-intelligence-questioned-by-carol-vorderman-17909024/) in the wake of the launch of his doc with Meghan Markle. This Morning fans were quick to express their outrage over the ‘extended’ break, with one fuming: ‘I’m not saying Holly and Phil go on their Christmas break earlier and earlier every year but I’m not sure if they’ve finished up today for Christmas 2022 or Christmas 2023. [This Morning](https://metro.co.uk/tag/this-morning/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) viewers raised a few eyebrows when [Phillip Schofield](https://metro.co.uk/tag/phillip-schofield/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) and [Holly Willoughby](https://metro.co.uk/tag/holly-willoughby/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK3) announced their Christmas holidays had kicked off.

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ITV This Morning viewers furious as Phillip Schofield and Holly ... (MyLondon)

A second person typed: "why do they get to finish for Christmas on the NINTH December, seriously wouldn't kill them to work until the 22nd or 23rd like the rest ...

[#ThisMorning](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisMorning?src=hashtag_click)." [#ThisMorning](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisMorning?src=hashtag_click) Must mean they won't be back till January! This year she lost the spot of the highest-earning woman on UK television to Susanna Reid after she signed a £1.1 million deal to present on [Good Morning Britain](https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/good-morning-britain). The hosts also get a summer holiday for a few weeks before returning in September. A sixth person said: "So that’s these two done for Christmas after today [#ThisMorning](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisMorning?src=hashtag_click)." [#ThisMorning](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisMorning?src=hashtag_click)," whilst another fan also commented on Twitter: "They must be breaking up for Xmas [#ThisMorning](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisMorning?src=hashtag_click)." One viewer said: "Presumably these two are finishing early because they want to beat the Christmas shopping queues. [ here.](https://www.mylondon.news/newsletter-preference-centre/) Many viewers were less than impressed and took to Twitter to share their opinions. #thismorning." On Fridays, the programme is usually hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. [#extendedxmasbreak](https://twitter.com/hashtag/extendedxmasbreak?src=hashtag_click)?"

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This Morning viewers confused after Holly Willoughby and Phillip ... (HELLO!)

Friday's edition of This Morning looked a little different when Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield presented the show instead of Alison Hammond and ...

The broadcasters post on Instagram prompted her fans to wish her a wonderful Christmas break. "Also joined by the @englishnationalopera who will be singing us through the morning… Will explain more, so important we protect the arts!!!" Holly also shared the news on her Instagram along with her usual morning fashion post. Holly and Phillip began the show by stating that it was their last before the Christmas holidays. #extendedxmasbreak?"

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Phil Schofield reveals family Xmas plans as Holly Willoughby talks ... (Irish Mirror)

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, as well as Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have lifted the lid on their exciting Christmas ...

They sit at the table with you and you are talking about things that aren’t just about what they got up to at school, it’s about how they view and see the world. “My sister lives in York and that’s a lovely place to be at Christmas too, and we’ve had Christmases in Ireland with mum and dad. I always do that every year so I guess that’s a tradition for me and my son.” “We always go to our local church on Christmas as well, they do a really lovely nativity and all the kids dress up as whatever animal they like. Holly: “Meeting Will Ferrell [star of the movie Elf] recently on This Morning was one of my greatest moments. “Last year I went too early and it was just arms and pine needles on the ground, so I was like, ‘Right, I can’t do that again’. Phillip: “ I actually enjoy it getting a bit colder in the lead-up to Christmas. Alison: ”Aside from loving all the decorations, I love going to the German markets in Birmingham. Phillip: “Christmas lunch for me and the family is always very traditional. “Do I still get out on my bike in winter? “Then Boxing Day, I have all of Dan’s [husband Daniel Baldwin] side of the family over. Holly : “I have got a houseful this Christmas.

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This Morning's Phillip Schofield slammed for 'harsh' comments live ... (Liverpool Echo)

This Morning returned to our screens for its final episode of the week on Friday, and host Phillip Schofield landed himself in hot water with viewers. Phil was ...

[Twitter,](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/twitter) Craig said: "That was harsh, the season of goodwill???" The caller, Sarah, then said: "Good golly miss Holly" [the phrase needed to win] but it was too late. You waited for the telly to catch up, Sarah". After a few second of silence, Phil said: "Nope! There were also a few rounds of [the show's](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/this-morning) well-known competition Spin to Win. But as the first potential winner's phone rang, Holly said: "Come on is that your phone?

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Phil Schofield reveals family Xmas plans as Holly Willoughby talks ... (Mirror.co.uk)

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, as well as Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have lifted the lid on their exciting Christmas ...

They sit at the table with you and you are talking about things that aren’t just about what they got up to at school, it’s about how they view and see the world. “My sister lives in York and that’s a lovely place to be at Christmas too, and we’ve had Christmases in Ireland with mum and dad. I always do that every year so I guess that’s a tradition for me and my son.” “We always go to our local church on Christmas as well, they do a really lovely nativity and all the kids dress up as whatever animal they like. Holly: “Meeting Will Ferrell [star of the movie Elf] recently on This Morning was one of my greatest moments. “Last year I went too early and it was just arms and pine needles on the ground, so I was like, ‘Right, I can’t do that again’. Phillip: “ I actually enjoy it getting a bit colder in the lead-up to Christmas. Alison: ”Aside from loving all the decorations, I love going to the German markets in Birmingham. Phillip: “Christmas lunch for me and the family is always very traditional. “Do I still get out on my bike in winter? “Then Boxing Day, I have all of Dan’s [husband Daniel Baldwin] side of the family over. Holly : “I have got a houseful this Christmas.

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ITV This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby confirm ... (MyLondon)

There will be a pre-recorded Christmas day special featuring Phil and Holly despite their absence.

And there was also three chances to win with separate rounds of 'Spin to Win', which will resume in the New Year. Phil and Holly are known for taking long leaves of absence throughout the year and in particular, during the school holiday. Over the last 12 months, This Morning's primary hosting duo have been missing during half term, Easter and summer breaks.

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