government demonstrations. some breaking news here in the uk. tv presenter phillip schofield will step down from this morning with "immediate effect" after more than 20 years on the itv programme, the broadcaster has announced. the 61—year—old tv presenter will not return to co—host the morning talk show with holly willoughby, with thursday's show being his last. in an statement, itv said that holly willoughby will remain on this morning and will co—present with members of the this morning family. despite his departure from this morning, phillip schofield will continue to present peak time shows for itv.