A pundit who has made appearances on This Morning has written about the ‘atmosphere’ backstage following Phillip Schofield‘s exit.
Journalist Camilla Tominey appeared on Monday’s (May 22) show, the first since Phil’s departure was announced.
It was revealed just a couple of days earlier (Saturday May 20) that the veteran host would be ‘stepping down’ from the ITV daytime series with “immediate effect”.
‘Muted atmosphere’
Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond are filling in for Phillip and his now former co-host Holly Willoughby this week. Holly is expected to return to the sofa after half-term on Monday June 5.
But Camilla – who suggested Alison was “nervous” and “comparatively inexperienced” dealing with the brief tribute made to Phillip – suggested the “atmosphere” on the programme was “understandably muted” as This Morning carried on without the personality who had fronted in for over twenty years.
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Writing for the Telegraph, Camilla suggested the permanency of Phil’s departure was sealed with the onscreen farewell. She admitted some of those watching at home may have been confused by how the stand in co-hosts swiftly moved on within moments.
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