ITV's This Morning is to introduce format changes including 'heavy vetting' of public callers to protect presenters from outbursts over the Phil Schofield scandal, as Holly Willoughby prepares to return to the sofa tomorrow.

Production staff will take on the important role of screening callers, as audience interaction segments are also to be paused to avoid any abuse being sent towards presenters.

It comes as prepares an 'honest and personal statement' to address the departure of her former co-star, who recently admitted he had lied about an affair with a younger male colleague, as she returns to the programme on Monday.

Her return to the sofa, accompanied by former guest host , will mark a permanent change to the line-up as viewers face an altered show, with fewer opportunities to feel included by live presenters.

It was also reported today that Holly is being courted by bosses as they look to lure her away from .

As Holly Willoughby (pictured in Portugal this week) prepares to return to This Morning, producers are bringing in strict vetting standards for public callers

Holly will appear alongside co-host Josie Gibson when she returns to the show this week 

The This Morning social media accounts have been silent since Phillip Schofield admitted his affair with the former runner on the show, who he first met when visiting the man's school when he was just 15.

Just one post has been shared since May 26, when Schofield admitted the affair and apologised for lying about it. 

The show's attempt to keep a low profile comes after weeks of front page coverage of the breakdown of the pair's friendship and revelations about Phil' having not appeared on This Morning for the last two weeks, but is .

Holly wants to address the scandal and explain to viewers how tough things have been for those working on the show over the last few weeks, a source told . 

Holly Willoughby is set to return to present This Morning on Monday, and has prepared a statement to address the Phillip Schofield scandal 

The presenter has been on holiday in Portugal this week following Phillip's departure from ITV

The source said: 'She will be honest and open, mentioning him by name.

She's not shying away from the tricky subject as she wants to show up for the viewers and loyal fans.