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“I’m finding it really painful," Alison sobbed, as the show discussed Phillip's interviews with The Sun and BBC.
The pair took the helm of the ITV daytime show on Monday, following claims of a toxic workplace and Phillip Schofield's affair admission.
"A huge thank you to Phil for what he’s done to make this show such a success over the last 21 years."
“I had no idea the level of disruption audiences were causing and tried to make light of the topic... and for that I’m truly sorry," the This Morning presenter said.
On Friday, two disruptive audience members were thrown out of the Manchester production of The Bodyguard musical for singing loudly.
"They’re like four years olds," the Great British Bake Off judge revealed. "So, I’m looking forward to having a woman around."
"Needed that," said Alison, who has reportedly been blackmailed out of large sums of money and a BMW car.
West Midlands Police confirmed that a 36-year-old-man from Warwickshire had been arrested on suspicion of blackmail over the weekend.
"Two naughty kids together," her new co-host Noel Fielding promised.
Matt Lucas announced last year he was stepping down as host after three series.