Amanda Holden takes cryptic swipe at Phillip Schofield as he quits This Morning
AMANDA Holden appears to have taken a cryptic swipe at Phillip Schofield after his shocking This Morning exit.
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 52, posted a strongman arm Emoji to her Instagram page as Phillip's statement was released in full.
The jibe - which appeared to be a sign of a celebration - came amid mum-of-two Amanda's bitter feud with This Morning's Phillip.
Fans had mixed reactions to the cryptic swipe aimed at her former co-star.
One said: "This feels low, immature and unnecessary".
But others penned "OMG" and "This response breaks the internet", followed by laughing Emojis.
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Today, Phil's shock This Morning exit was revealed in full on Instagram.
The ITV anchor had become embroiled in a feud with co-star Holly Willoughby for weeks.
Phil wrote in a message on his Instagram Stories: "I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning, but recently, This Morning itself has become the story.
"Throughout my career in TV - including the very difficult last few days - I have always done my best to be honourable and kind.
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"I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can't go on and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love.
"So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future.
"I'd like to thank everyone what has supported me - especially This Morning's amazing viewers - and I'll see you all for the Soap Awards next month."
Meanwhile, Amanda confirmed her feud with Phillip Schofield on her radio show a couple of years ago.
The star clashed with Phil after she believed he got her axed from This Morning.
She was set to fill in for Holly Willoughby while she was hosting I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2018, but the offer was withdrawn at the last minute.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge thought Phil was behind her missing out on the coveted role — which instead went to former girlband star Rochelle Humes.
Holly and Phil have been battling accusations they skipped the Queen’s lying-in-state queue on Friday.
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A This Morning source told The Sun that things on the show had become "miserable" since the row erupted.
They explained: “You can cut the atmosphere with a knife backstage."
