Lorraine Kelly 'separate' from Holly Willoughby after This Morning scandal
ITV star Lorraine Kelly has revealed she's not been in touch with Holly Willoughby following the drama surrounding This Morning and Phillip Schofield.
Schofield, 61, made the decision to walk away from his career at ITV after it was claimed he'd fallen out with his best friend and co-star Holly Willoughby. The broadcaster later addressed allegations stating that he'd had an affair with a younger colleague, with Phillip later saying it was "unwise but not illegal" as the man in question was 20 years old.
Since the drama that left Holly, 42, completely blindsided, she has remained tight-lipped but departed her role on This Morning a lot earlier for her summer break. Ahead of her return, Lorraine Kelly has shared an insight into their relationship.
Lorraine Kelly has distanced herself from Holly Willoughby (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Holly found herself surrounded by drama as Phillip Schofield's affair was made public (Dave Benett/Getty Images)When asked if she'd offered Holly any advice, Lorraine, 63, said: "No, no, honestly, we are so separate." She went on to tell new magazine: "And I haven't been in [at work], for, gosh, you know, that's the first time I've thought about work. But no, we're just getting on with it. Honestly, I can't really say any more than that."
Lorraine's admission comes after the Mirror revealed that Phillip had signed up staff from a wealth management agency to look after his finances away from his TV career. Schofield is now on the books of Sedulo, a firm that specialises in helping high-net-worth clients grow their wealth. And with the shamed star – who runs his own property firm – likely to never work in the media again, he has turned to the firm’s staff to preserve his fortune.
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Phillip quit all jobs with ITV after the scandal became public knowledge (Getty Images)The company tells would-be clients: "Financial planning and wealth management are what we do, but it’s how we do it that defines us. Our vision is a service that is more professional, more personal, and more efficient — a service that is delivered by talented, dedicated, and highly qualified people who share this vision—always aiming to reduce your stress and give you peace of mind.
"Whether you’re a successful entrepreneur or business owner or you’re starting out on your own, it’s never too early to seek sound advice. Whatever stage of your business journey you’re at, we’re here to support you. By helping you to accumulate or preserve wealth, we ensure you have the confidence to face life’s big moments – now and in the future."
Phillip was famously dropped by his long-term management team at YMU, with Mary Bekhait, the group CEO saying: "Honesty and integrity are core values for YMU’s whole business, defining everything we do. Talent management is a relationship based entirely on trust. This week, we have learned important new information about our client Phillip Schofield. These facts contradicted what Phillip had previously told YMU, as well as the external advisors we had brought in to support him. As a result, on Thursday we agreed to part company with Phillip, with immediate effect."
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