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This Morning have refrained from posting on Twitter and Instagram in light of Phillip Schofield's sensational exit from the programme.
In recent days, the show has been under increased pressure after it emerged that the former presenter had been lying to show as well as his lawyers.
The presenter, 61, had continually denied having an affair with a much younger member of the This Morning family but after social media speculation, he addressed it.
He said on Instagram while his affair was not illegal, it was "unwise" and he apologised for lying to those around him, with ITV later slamming him for being deceitful.
Phillip Schofield dramatically quit This Morning last weekLess than a week after his immediate exit, the Twitter and Instagram accounts have not shared any new posts, whereas the official Facebook page shared a snap of presenter Josie Gibson earlier today.
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The last posts were shared on Friday, May 26, and were clips from an interview with legendary model, Elle Macpherson.
Earlier today, a video of Phillip and his former partner, who he met when he was a teenager resurfaced on social media, showing them downing whiskey on This Morning.
During the Christmas-themed segment back in 2016, Phillip and Holly were seen sampling alternative advent calendars.
While Holly and Phil introduced several different calendars, from cosmetic-filled ones to alcohol-themed calendars, Phillip's former lover - who worked as a runner on ITV - could be seen in the background dressed as an elf.
After former Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson showed them a whiskey advent calendar worth £1,000, Holly and Phil made it their business to sample some of the delights of the calendar with Phillip going on to down a miniature bottle of booze.
Despite not posting on Twitter and Instagram, This Morning has been active on Facebook (@ThisMorning/Facebook)Phillip was delighted by the beverage which he described as 'smooth', before he turned to his ex-lover dressed as an elf and asked him: "Do you want some?!'
After the younger man took a sip out of Phillip's whiskey, the presenter turned to the cameras and joked: "Let's get the elf smashed!"
Following the relationship being made public, a spokesperson for ITV told the Mirror: "When rumours of a relationship between Phillip Schofield and an employee of ITV first began to circulate in early 2020 ITV investigated.
"Both parties were questioned and both categorically and repeatedly denied the rumours as did Phillip's then agency YMU.
"In addition, ITV spoke to a number of people who worked on This Morning and were not provided with, and did not find, any evidence of a relationship beyond hearsay and rumour.
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"Phillip’s statement yesterday reveals that he lied to people at ITV, from senior management to fellow presenters, to YMU, to the media and to others over this relationship."
This Morning and ITV were approached for comment.