Holly Willoughby ‘never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again’ after hearing he calls her ‘The Witch’ and blamed her for his ITV downfall – with husband Dan Baldwin also ‘furious’

Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'

As a seasoned observer of the dynamic world of showbiz and media, I must say the saga surrounding Phillip Schofield and his alleged fallout with Holly Willoughby is quite intriguing. Having worked in this industry for many years, I’ve seen friendships forged and fractured over the most unexpected circumstances, often in the glaring spotlight of public scrutiny.


Holly Willoughby has no desire to engage with Philip Schofield anymore following the revelation that he refers to her as ‘The Witch.’

The speaker, aged 43, has dismissed any chances of reconciling with her ex-best friend, who is 62 years old. It’s said that he sent a message on WhatsApp the day before his dismissal from This Morning was announced, allegedly claiming she had “brought him down.

The conflict between them escalated even more when Phil assertively stated on his Channel 5 show, Cast Away, last week that there were “three problems” at ITV.

Phil has additionally cut connections in the television industry, as his spouse Dan Baldwin, a co-owner of the production company Hungry Bear (known for producing shows like Gladiators and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show), is reportedly furious with him.

If Holly persists in criticizing her, it wouldn’t come as a shock if Holly decides to give an open and revealing interview about their relationship.

According to a source, the friendship between Holly and Phil has irrevocably ended. It seems highly unlikely that they will ever speak to each other again following this incident.

Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'

Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'
Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'

If Holly’s friend persists with his bitter outbursts, it won’t surprise them that she conducts an open and honest interview to share her version of events.

‘Holly’s TV producer husband Dan is also furious about Phil’s behaviour towards her.  

‘He calls her “The Witch” in texts with his friends and makes disparaging remarks about the “three troublesome women in entertainment” on his Channel 5 program Cast Away. It’s clear that Dan is growing tired of it all.’

TopMob has contacted Holly’s representatives for comment.  

Phillip left This Morning last May following months of speculation about a breakdown in his relationship with Holly. 

He then admitted to having an affair with a junior colleague and left ITV altogether.

Previously, they were inseparable friends, spending vacations with each other’s families annually. However, it seems that an old rift has resurfaced, as Philip now refers to his former confidant as “the enchantress.

It’s reported that Philip communicated to Holly that her actions were a factor leading up to his decision to step down from This Morning.

According to The Daily Mirror, Schofield made an accusation against someone via WhatsApp and expressed that they ought to have defended him openly after their disagreement.

Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'

After that, he pointed out that she was responsible for his decision to step down, as this action had led him to do so following a span of 21 years on the ITV program.

Last week, Philip returned to television on Channel 5’s Cast Away. In an attempt to dispel rumors that they may have had a falling out, he requested from her a visible display of solidarity – either a statement or a photo with her. This was hoped to put an end to such speculations.

After he sent the WhatsApp, Holly reportedly replied she was in the dark about what was going on. 

According to Philip’s friends, he was distraught to such an extent that he informed two high-ranking ITV executives about Holly’s actions. We have reached out to ITV for a statement on the matter.

According to a source, Philip viewed her as more than just a friend, referring to her as his ‘TV sister’. He had consistently supported her, even going so far as to recommend her for the jungle. The absence of public backing from her was seen by him as a significant disappointment.

As a lifestyle expert, I can say that I share similar sentiments with Phillip and my team. We found ourselves growing increasingly wary of some misleading stories that were circulating. It was disheartening to see the unchecked spread of these narratives, which we felt needed immediate attention from our PR team.

One reason for their rift appears to be that Holly didn’t know all the specifics about her brother Timothy’s criminal acts, which involved paedophilia.

In an unfortunate turn of events, I found myself sharing the headlines last year as my older brother was convicted for committing 11 heinous acts of sexual abuse against a minor, spanning from October 2016 to October 2019. This horrifying ordeal included two instances of inappropriate sexual activity with a child. I wish I could say that these actions were shocking and out of character for him, but sadly, this is not the case. It’s a stark reminder that we all must take steps to protect our children and stand against such heinous crimes.

As a devoted follower, I understand that back in March, when it was known there would be an upcoming trial, it seems he may not have shared with her all the details regarding its scope.

One showbusiness insider said: ‘You can see what Phil is doing, he is angry and he is taking his moment in the limelight, slinging more mud while people are interested in him. 

In my perspective, I was deeply saddened to see Phil’s career come to an abrupt end due to his own actions. He chose to resign from ITV after being exposed for lying about a rumored affair with a colleague who happened to be younger. It’s preposterous to pin the blame on anyone else, especially Holly, in this situation. Such accusations are unjust and unfairly target the woman involved.

Supporters of Holly assert that she was proven right when it came to light that Schofield had been dishonest regarding his relationship with a junior coworker, justifying her previous disagreement with him.

In my professional opinion as a lifestyle advisor, I’d say: Last year, I was open about the fact that I wasn’t truthful with someone significant regarding an affair. This deception extended beyond her to ITV, my agency YMU, and even my own family. Additionally, I misled The Mail on the matter and only came clean in a statement to them back in May.

According to a source, Phil has a reputation for being dishonest, so it’s wise to approach anything he claims with some skepticism. It’s important to recall that he has deceived his coworkers, bosses, and the press as well.

Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'
Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'
Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'
Holly Willoughby 'never wants to speak to Phillip Schofield again' after hearing he calls her 'The Witch' and blamed her for his ITV downfall - with husband Dan Baldwin also 'furious'

Ever since those whispers about our friendship hit the airwaves back in May, I’ve been on pins and needles. Then, my heart sank when I heard him announce his take on our relationship to the world, leaving me shattered.

Over the past few weeks, things haven’t been a walk in the park for me or Holly. Just as I mentioned earlier, she’s been my solid foundation, my rock, through it all.

We’ve been great friends for a long time – she consistently provides remarkable support for me both on-camera, off-stage, and over the phone.

‘Holly has always been there for me, through thick and thin. And I’ve been there for her.’

Friends of Holly  said at the time said she was ‘blindsided’ by his outburst.

Phillip stood down from This Morning days later on May 20.

He said in a statement: ‘I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love. 

‘I’ve decided to resign from This Morning right away, hoping it will pave the way for the show to progress towards a promising tomorrow.’

As I bid farewell to my mornings, the anticipation surged within me, knowing that I’d be gracing the stage at the Soap Awards, all set for ITV in just a week. Even more thrilling, the bigwigs at the network were preparing a prime-time show exclusively for yours truly!

He later quit after admitting an affair with his colleague.

Elsewhere, the identity of Phil’s  ‘three s**ts’ have allegedly been revealed as Holly and his former ITV bosses Martin Frizell and Emma Gormley. 

At his recent return performance on Channel 5’s Cast Away, broadcasted last week, the television personality critically addressed individuals who had deceived him around 16 months back when he decided to leave ITV’s This Morning program.

In the TV show, Schofield seems to attribute his downfall to a group of his ex-ITV coworkers, stating, “I believe there are only three ‘unpleasant’ individuals in the entertainment business.

In one instance, he labeled someone as “a coward who failed to act during the Queuegate incident,” whereas in another situation, he accused another person of being “a coward since they didn’t stand up for me when I was being attacked.

He claimed the third ‘is just brand-orientated’, adding: ‘Not what you expect, not what you think you’re going to get.’

According to The Sun, Phil alleges that Holly and their supervisor at This Morning, Martin, orchestrated a premeditated takeover attempt to fire him following the imprisonment of his brother Timothy for pedophilia.

Reports claim that Phil is said to call his former close friend, Holly, “the witch” and uses a witch-themed emoticon during conversations about her with companions.

My buddy mentioned that Phil feels it was Holly, Martin, and Emma who led to his dismissal from ITV. He also believes they acted unfairly towards him.

According to some sources, Phil is said to have asked Martin not to take him and Holly to view the Queen’s casket for their ITV program, a request that led to the infamous “queue-gate” controversy.

When reached out to by TopMob, Holly’s representatives chose not to provide a statement. We have also attempted to get a response from ITV.

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2024-10-09 13:10

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