Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned to This Morning despite ongoing rumours that the pair are ‘barely speaking’ off screen, with viewers noting that it is ‘so awkward’ between the presenting duo

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returned to This Morning today (May 15), with the pair continuing to co-host the show despite ongoing rumours of a rift between them.

American composer Alan Menken opened the show with a stint on the piano, with Schofield saying: “What a way to start your Monday this morning!” before turning to his co-host telling her the music was “right up your street.”

The opening section of the show saw Holly and Phillip stand close together and joking with each other despite the continuous rumours that have plagued the pair over the last week.

This Morning: Viewers say Holly Willoughby is ‘visibly uncomfortable’ as she returns with Phillip Schofield