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Megan Nisbet

Phillip Schofield in tears over Holly Willoughby's Christmas gift

Phillip Schofield was left in tears after receiving a very special Christmas present from his co-host and friend Holly Willoughby.

The pair are currently on a break from presenting duties but will return to screens on Christmas Day for a pre-recorded episode of ITV's This Morning.

During which Holly gifted Phil his Christmas present, a poem which the mum-of-three pre-recorded with Tom Foolery after Phil did the same for her 40th birthday earlier this year.

Read more: Good Morning Britain cancelled next week over Covid-19 fears

It read: "For my birthday this year you conspired with Tom, with our poem for Holly's special day

"Well in life what goes around always comes back, so now it's our words headed your way.

"If there's one thing we know Christmas is for, it's for telling your loved one we care

Holly Willoughby reads poem to Phillip Schofield (ITV)

"And for over a decade we've shared so many moments, and from my first day you've always been there.

"With his iconic locks, he's a sauve silver fox, with a voice you could never mistake.

"From our couch on This Morning, we've seen many days dawning, with shenanigans saved for the break.

"No matter who we have on you know the right things to say, you are kind and put people at ease

"And though you do make me jump, we always have a good laugh.

"Helped with the naughtiness of Miriam Margolyes, whether it's our Portuguese gaunts or a bike ride together, you are genuine with candour and wit

"And from all the times that we've played Spin To Win, there's not much better than a bonus bag of shi-...

"Schitts Creek we both know has you completely obsessed, and I'm so grateful you came to see my new show

"Thank you for embracing my sound baths and spirituality, and life's complete now you've met Moira Rose

"I can never express to you the difference it made to spend lockdown at work with a best mate

"We've shared book birthdays and three times you've welcomed me here, you've been there for me through to this date

"So as we wrap up this rhyme and we wish you a Christmas divine, we have one thing left to say that is true

"You've been a mentor and friend and I hope that won’t end, and all I want for Christmas is that you keep being you!"

This Morning's pre-recorded Christmas Day epiosde (ITV)

Phil blew a kiss to Holly, who replied: "I really want to hug you right now and I know we can't… but that's very true."

"Thank you so much," Phil responded.

Wiping a tear from his eye he added: "What a lovely present. It's beautiful, and thank you Tom as well, thank you so much."

Also on the specially recorded is two performances from Leona Lewis, as well as celebrity guests Mara Wilson, Samantha Barks and Joel Dommett.

This Morning's Christmas Day show airs tomorrow from 10am on ITV and ITV Hub.

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