I'm a Celebrity former contestant and MP Nadine Dorris has opened up about appearing on This Morning, admitting that she witnessed "intimidating behaviour" from one of the show's presenters, Phillip Schofield. Writing about the incident - which took place in 2012 - in her latest Daily Mail column, Nadine explained: "I've been interviewed by Holly Willoughby and Phillip several times, and off-camera found Holly an absolute delight and Mr Schofield rather up himself. On one occasion, I witnessed what appeared to be somewhat intimidating behaviour.
"Holly was away, and as her stand-in looked down at her script — obviously wanting to see who or what was coming up next — Phillip glared at her and began to jab at her script with his finger. I don't know about her, but he scared me."
Phillip recently returned to This Morning after taking time off work while his brother Timothy stood trial at Exeter Crown Court, where he was found guilty of 11 sexual offences involving a child between October 2016 and October 2019.
Upon his return to the breakfast show, Phillip addressed his absence from the show, saying: "I wanted to say that it is really lovely to be back. I have missed the show and everyone here."
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Looking into the camera, he said: "Also to you, I wanted to say thank you for all your kind messages and support, which were really appreciated. So, thank you very much indeed."
Phillip's return comes amid Holly's absence from the show after contracting shingles. Speaking about her absence, he said: "Holly isn't well today so sadly off today and perhaps a few more days with a bout of shingles. Ouch. So if you're watching at home, Holly, then get well soon. The whole team sends their love. Thank you, Rochelle, for coming to play."
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