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Phillip Schofield has said the last few weeks "haven't been easy" for him or This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby, as he hailed her his "rock".

As social media erupted with comments about the pairs on-screen interactions, some noted the changes in Hollys social media account

Schofield said: ‘Holly is my rock. We’re the best of friends – as always, she is an incredible support on screen, behind the scenes and on the phone.’

The pair have recently been absent from the show they have presented regularly since 2009 for personal reasons, but despite reports of a "cooling" in their relationship the 61-year-old insists they are "the best of friends".

The presenter, 61, broke his silence over claims the pair have had a backstage fallout and are barely speaking off-camera, to insist the last few weeks havent been easy.

In the aftermath of rumours that Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have fallen out, she has reportedly been

Holly Willoughby was reportedly 'blindsided' by Phillip Schofield's statement amid rumours of a rift between the pair.

Phillip Schofield has broken his silence on claims he's 'barely speaking' to This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby.

Despite being one of TVs most famous double acts the pair are said to be not as close as they once were and now barely speak off camera.

The star, 61, is also being tipped to return to the BBC - perhaps to lure listeners back to Radio 2 - or even tread the boards again in the West End or a panto run for big money.