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ITV wants staff to ‘declare their work friendships’ – how awkward

In the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure from ‘This Morning’, ITV has reportedly updated its HR policies, meaning staff now have to declare close friendships with colleagues. It’s sure to be a minefield for workers, says Katie Rosseinsky

The Independent UK

Jack Whitehall awkwardly mentions Phillip Schofield during This Morning appearance

The disgraced TV presenter left the ITV show in May after admitting to lying about having an affair with a younger colleague

Evening Standard

From PR disasters to vanishing viewers – is this the end for UK daytime TV?

Audiences are deserting shows, budgets are disappearing and just last week two giants of the mid-day schedules were cancelled. Is the writing on the wall for afternoon television?

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OPINION - ITV's relationship rules after the Phillip Schofield scandal? Not even Catholic confession is so demanding

Why, you ask yourself, would anyone want to work for ITV? The company has finally responded to criticism about its blind-eye policy to Phillip Schofield’s relationship with a much younger employee by getting all totalitarian.

Evening Standard

New ITV rules require staff to ‘declare relationships with colleagues’

Policy reportedly includes sexual relationships and friendships, and launch follows Phillip Schofield’s resignation over workplace affair

The Guardian - UK

ITV updates policy on work relationships in wake of Phillip Schofield furore

A new company document reportedly says friendships as well as romantic relationships should be declared.

Evening Standard

Not sure what the US would have made of Holly Willoughby. Still, nice and a bit glamorous worked in the UK

Holly and Phil seemed just like you and me. Until they didn’t, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Who will replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning?

From Alison Hammond to Rylan Clark, these are the people in the running

The Independent UK

Lorraine Kelly praises Holly Willoughby after ‘difficult decision’ to quit This Morning

Willoughby announced on Tuesday night that she would be stepping down from the ITV daytime programme after 14 years

Evening Standard

Sky News criticised after Holly Willoughby’s exit announced from Jerusalem

Sky News has faced criticism for interrupting its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict to report on Holly Willoughby’s This Morning exit.

Evening Standard

This Morning pay tribute to Holly Willoughby after she quits show

Holly Willoughby’s former colleagues Craig Doyle and Rochelle Humes paid tribute to her after she announced her departure from This Morning after 14 years.

Evening Standard

GMB’s Susanna Reid sends ‘best wishes’ to Holly Willoughby after ‘difficult’ decision to leave This Morning

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid has sent her “best wishes” to “beloved” Holly Willoughby after the star quit This Morning after 14 years.

Evening Standard

From Queuegate to Philip Schofield: A timeline of Holly Willoughby’s tumultuous This Morning career

Willoughby and Schofield’s longrunning presenting partnership saw them consistently dominate the National Television Awards – until last year

The Independent UK

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s dramatic year on This Morning

Once celebrated for their on-screen chemistry, both have left This Morning in the space of less than a year

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The Independent UK

Holly and Phil’s dramatic year on This Morning

Once celebrated for their on-screen chemistry, both have left This Morning in the space of less than a year.

The Independent UK

Alison Hammond leads tributes to Holly Willoughby as she quits This Morning following alleged kidnap plot

Willoughby is leaving the show after 14 years following an alleged plot to kidnap her

The Independent UK

Holly Willoughby quits This Morning after 14 years ‘for me and my family’

The TV star said it was ‘a difficult goodbye’.

Evening Standard

Phillip Schofield ‘absolutely horrified’ by alleged Holly Willoughby kidnap and murder plot

The TV presenter’s former This Morning co-star has reportedly reached out to her to offer his support

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Evening Standard

Holly Willoughby on ‘indefinite leave from This Morning’ following alleged kidnap plot

Holly Willoughby is reportedly on “indefinite leave” from This Morning following the arrest of a man who allegedly planned to kidnap her.

Evening Standard

Richard Madeley weighs in on ITV’s ‘brutal’ handling of Phillip Schofield affair

The TV presenter revealed he has been in touch with his former colleague and offered some encouraging words to the disgraced star

The Independent UK

Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary and Lorraine send messages to Holly Willoughby after shock ‘kidnap plot’

Man has been charged after being arrested by Essex Police on Wednesday 4 October

The Independent UK

‘Distraught’ Holly Willoughby ‘under police guard’ as man arrested over alleged kidnap plot

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Harlow, Essex, with a police guard stationed outside Willoughby’s £3m London home

Evening Standard

Man, 36, charged over ‘plot to kidnap and murder’ Holly Willoughby appears in court

Gavin Plumb, 36, from Harlow, was remanded in custody after a court appearance on Friday

Evening Standard

Claire Sweeney becomes second celebrity confirmed for Dancing On Ice 2024

The actress joins the previously announced former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton

Evening Standard

Holly Willoughby ‘confirms’ she will be back for Dancing On Ice 2024 after Phillip Schofield exit

Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton has been announced as the first celebrity taking part when the show returns in the New Year

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