Schofield takes leave to be with dad

Phillip Schofield is on compassionate leave from This Morning to be at his ill father's bedside.

The presenter has missed two shows and will be replaced by I'd Do Anything judge John Barrowman for the rest of the week.

Schofield spent several weeks sleeping on a camp bed in hospital alongside Brian, 72, during Dancing On Ice earlier this year.

He and co-host Fern Britton will present the British Soap Awards on Saturday night.