Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have explained why This Morning is still on air despite the UK's lockdown. Britain was ordered into an unprecedented lockdown on Monday night amid the coronavirus outbreak - but This Morning remains on our screens.
At the top of today's show, Holly said: "Lets start by explaining, probably actually for the first time ever, why we are here today." Phillip revealed the government has classed the show as an "essential service" because of the important content they provide to viewers.
He said: "The government has classed us as an essential service for the time being to bring you the latest news on the virus. "To answer your concerns with our doctors, to offer useful advice and to hopefully lighten the