[Otis Crump]

It all seems one big mess right now. I think the likes of D** W****** and The S*n have their own agenda in addition rumours doing the rounds which don’t paint them in a good light either.

It wouldn't surprise me if the tabloids have been focussing on this narrative because of either...
a) a past falling out between one or both presenters and certain reporters/newspapers.
b) an injunction or super-injunction is preventing them from reporting on a more juicier story.
c) former junior staff on This Morning who feel they were badly treated are now working at the tabloids.
d) the tabloids have nothing better to do.

I'm definitely going for option D...

There's a much more balanced report on Phillip Schofield's statement here: www.bbc.co.uk