Friends of TV presenter Phillip Schofield have revealed the details of the star’s feud with Eamonn Holmes. One friend mentioned that Schofield believes Holmes has a “personal vendetta” against him following his demotion from the Friday slot on This Morning. The friend claims that Holmes is envious of the low ratings of the Friday show compared to other days of the week, which ultimately led to Schofield’s departure from the show in 2021. They also mentioned that Holmes was upset that Schofield never reached out to him after leaving ITV, although Schofield had other important matters to attend to at the time.
According to Schofield’s friend, the feud with Holmes escalated when Holmes published a critical piece about Schofield, accusing him of using his personal ITV car account to transport his partner. The friend clarified that presenters do not have personal car accounts at ITV, rendering the accusation baseless. Additionally, Holmes later stated that he was proud to have caused trouble for Schofield and accused him of being fame-hungry. Schofield’s friend also shed light on an incident involving Ruth Langsford, Holmes’ wife, and Schofield on This Morning where tensions ran high due to a miscommunication.
The friend also addressed the feud between Schofield and Amanda Holden, which ignited when Holden missed out on a presenting role on This Morning while Holly Willoughby was away. Despite Holden’s claims that Schofield blocked her from the position, a source close to Amanda suggested that Schofield was responsible for the decision. Holden herself indicated that reconciliation is unlikely and has since moved on with her career. The ongoing feud between the presenters has been marked by subtle jabs and social media posts.
Eamonn Holmes’ popularity among the crew of This Morning was reportedly lower compared to Ruth Langsford’s, according to Schofield’s friend. Meanwhile, an ITV source contradicted claims that Holmes and Langsford were ousted due to ratings, stating that the Monday to Thursday ratings were stronger and that Alison and Dermot were more favoured. Amidst the various feuds and controversies, Schofield’s friend emphasised that Schofield has been unfairly blamed for several incidents and that the finger-pointing should stop.
The revelations from Schofield’s friends provide insight into the complex relationships and tensions within the TV industry. As these feuds continue to unfold in the public eye, it remains to be seen whether reconciliation or further confrontations lie ahead for these prominent TV personalities.