Phillip Schofield leaves ITV’s This Morning after more than 20 years

Phillip Schofield has stepped down from his role presenting ITV’s This Morning following persistent rumours that his relationship with his colleagues on the programme had broken down.

The presenter who made his name in the 1980s alongside his first sidekick, Gordon the Gopher in what was affectionately known as the broom cupboard – said he has spent his career trying to be honourable and kind.