Phillip Schofield denies claims of ‘toxic’ culture on This Morning

Ex-presenter says handful of people have grudge' after Dr Ranj Singh describes raising alarm about working environment on show

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has hit back at critics, claiming there was no toxicity" on the ITV show and appearing to blame his departure on a handful of people with a grudge".

The presenter's comments left ITV on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency as he admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague - which he described as unwise, but not illegal" - while married.