Just hours after rumours of tension and backstage moaning, Holly, 38, paid her tribute. Along with a wedding snap of her and dad Brian, the mother-of-three put one of her and her This Morning partner on Instagram saying: “Talking of important men in my life on Fathers Day. Here’s another one. My partner on the telly and one of my best friends in the world… love you @schofe.”
Reported tensions set in after Holly stood in for Ant McPartlin on I’m A Celebrity, helping the ITV jungle show to record viewing figures.
A magazine cover shoot is reported to have brought out “bitter rivalry” because Holly was portrayed in a more positive light than “grumpy” Phil, shown looking a bit put out.
The feature in April left him so livid, the publisher had to apologise. Simmering tension allegedly nearly spilled out at This Morning Live in Birmingham’s NEC last month.
The pair are best pals but are said to have “ups and downs”.