Holly Willoughby has reportedly had “the last laugh” following criticism aimed at Phillip Schofield and his TV comeback.
This week, former ITV star Phil made his return to TV following his affair scandal. However, his Channel 5 appearance on Cast Away didn’t go down well, with many viewers slamming him being back on screens.
During the show, viewers thought Phillip took a swipe at Holly too – appearing to mock her “are you okay?” This Morning speech.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby
Despite Phil’s apparent dig at Holly, it seems like she may have got the “last laugh”.
The three episodes of Cast Away, which aired this week, received much backlash from viewers.
The episodes saw Phil spend 10 days on a desert island, completely alone. It saw him open up about his exit from ITV and he didn’t hold back.
But many viewers slammed Channel 5 for giving Phil a platform.
Phillip Schofield affair fallout
Now, a source has claimed to OK! that Holly was left “very hurt” and “betrayed” over Phil after he lied about his affair with a younger male colleague.
The insider said: “She felt he had lied to her but she has never really slated him – so for him to make thinly-veiled attacks on his new show was a real low.
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