ITV reveal Phillip Schofield has landed a new primetime show despite This Morning exit

ITV have revealed that Phillip Schofield has landed a new primetime show, despite his This Morning exit.

Today, the presenter, 61, announced he was leaving the ITV daytime show "with immediate effect".

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And since his exit was revealed, ITV have announced how they plan to replace Phillip, as well as sharing his upcoming TV projects.

They shared that the star has landed a new primetime show, despite his This Morning departure.

“Phillip will continue to present peak time shows for ITV including next month's The British Soap Wards and a new prime time series,” the broadcaster shared.

The statement also said: “After more than 20 years on the This Morning sofa, Phillip Schofield has stepped back from ITV's flagship morning show having presented his last episode on Thursday 18 May.

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"Holly Willoughby will remain on This Morning and will co-present with members of the This Morning family."

It comes after Phillip penned a statement to his social media fans, detailing he was leaving the show.

Phillip wrote: "I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning, but recently, This Morning itself has become the story.

"Throughout my career in TV - including the very difficult last few days - I have always done my best to be honourable and kind.

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"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.

"So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future.

"I'd like to thank everyone what has supported me - especially This Morning's amazing viewers - and I'll see you all for the Soap Awards next month."

In the wake of the news, Holly took to her social media to gush over her now former co-star, thanking him for his "knowledge and humour".

She penned: "It's been a great 13 years presenting This Morning with Phil, and I want to take this opportunity to thank him for all of his knowledge, his experience and his humour."

Holly added: "The sofa won't feel the same without him."

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