Holly is a keeper... and Phil's 'The Grim Reaper'

This Morning pair's future in jeopardy

- LAURA ARMSTRONG

HOLLY Willoughby has piled pressure on ITV bosses to begin contract negotiations - as her co-host Philip Schofield's future hangs in the balance.

The TV presenter, 42, sparked fears she would leave This Morning earlier this year as her reported rift with Phil, 61 deepened. She is now said to have asked her team to to try speed up a decision I about the hit show's future line-up.

It comes as sources revealed Phil's position is precarious after years of behind-the scenes tension and he is even jokingly nicknamed The Grim Reaper. A source said: "Holly was considering her position on the show earlier this year.

"But now that there's a real possibility Phil may be ousted, she wants to see a decision made on both of their futures quickly.