Watch: ‘Weird’ Tribute to Philip Schofield – this is what happens next?

Philip Schofield has This Morning’s ‘tribute’ to Phillip Schofield is surely the strangest bit of telly you’ll watch this week.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary took over on presenting duties today (22 May), showing photos of Schofield on-screen – none of which included Holly Willoughby.

“We and all the team wish him the best for the future”, Hammond said.

They are strong contenders to keep the job long-term.

Piers Morgan had something to say, as usual.

Thanks to everyone suggesting I might replace Philip Schofield at This Morning in a Lazarus-like comeback to ITV.
Unfortunately, there’s just one problem: I still don’t believe a single word Meghan Markle says! pic.twitter.com/PKAbTAYlvc

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 21, 2023

Eamonn Holmes slammed his former This Morning colleagues Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby in a blistering tirade on GB News.

Philip Schofield

Schofield left the show with ‘immediate effect’ following a string of controversies and rumoured tensions between him and his co-star, Willoughby.

It comes as his paedophile brother has been jailed over child sex offences.

Timothy Schofield, 54, was convicted of 11 sexual offences involving a child between October 2016 and October 2019, including two of sexual activity with a child, after a trial at Exeter Crown Court.

Holly Willoughby

Holly Willoughby has thanked her outgoing co-star for “13 great years presenting” after he announced he was leaving This Morning show with immediate effect following a reported feud between the pair.

In a short statement after Mr Schofield announced his departure, Ms Willoughby thanked her former colleague for “all of his knowledge, his experience and his humour.”

She added: “The sofa won’t feel the same without him.”

Watch tribute to Philip Schofield

For anyone who missed it;

– Todays This Morning intro with no people in it (usually has Phillip, Holly, Alison and Dermot)

– Alison and Dermot’s “tribute” to Phillip Schofield #thismorning pic.twitter.com/gruHKzXpKc

— Dave (@DavidMackayy) May 22, 2023

Reactions

He fronted the show for many many years leaving people to wonder why he has left so suddenly…

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The still photos were like the closing credits of Neighbours when Helen died https://t.co/Fxg3DTrTB3

— Neil Gibbons (@neilgibbons) May 22, 2023

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Same energy pic.twitter.com/TzU39HQMKq

— Angus Main (@MainAngus) May 22, 2023

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The This Morning tribute for Phillip Schofield lasted 29 seconds. About 1.4 seconds per year of service…

— Kit / Chris (@kitlochery) May 22, 2023

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Hearing Philip Schofield jumped the queue at the job centre this morning.

— Ken Clarke (Parody) (@MrKennethClarke) May 22, 2023

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They've managed to strike a tone of honouring the memory of the late Philip Schofield who as you may have heard is still with us. https://t.co/ctEJzOpLCB

— Neil Gibbons (@neilgibbons) May 22, 2023

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Thought it was his obituary 😂😂

— muriel rogers (@muriel_rogers47) May 22, 2023

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No video montages. No tributes from other colleagues. I’ve had warmer ice lollies

— Rachel Love-Howseman (@rachlove31) May 22, 2023

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Wow. A 30 second tribute where Alison and Dermot give a tribute to Phil, and say that Holly will be back in a fortnight. That's it. #ThisMorning

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) May 22, 2023

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