Phillip Schofield looks unrecognisable while dressed as Anchorman’s Ron Burgundy

Phillip Schofield looked unrecognizable as he arrived Saturday at the star-studded movie theme celebrating comedian Leigh Francis’ 50th birthday in London.

The TV host, 61, wore a wig and mustache while dressed as Ron Burgundy from the movie Anchorman.

Phillip appeared in good spirits when he arrived, dressed in a brown suit, his wife Stephanie Lowe walking beside him.

Stephanie, 59, was dressed in khaki green clothing and wore a helmet with fake ivy on it.

They were joined by their daughters Molly, 30, and Ruby, 27, and the pair both dressed up as secret agents.

Unrecognizable: The TV host, 61, sported a wig and mustache while dressed as Ron Burgundy from the Anchorman movie

Phillip then posed with fellow TV presenter Joel Dommett (left) wearing the same costume the same night.

Many of the stars took to their Instagram pages to share photos of themselves in their costumes at comedian Leigh Francis’ star-studded movie-themed 50th birthday party.

Funnyman Leigh, also known as Keith Lemon, was dressed as Star Wars character R2-D2.

Keith took to Instagram for his birthday to joke about his age, joking that he was as old as some retro items.

He wrote: ‘Birthday tomorrow! I’m as old as #Atari, #theexcorcist #mcdonaldsmcmuffin #pharrellwilliams #tyrabanks #nevecampbell #davechappelle #swampthing.”

Phil recently broke his social media silence after it was revealed that his This Morning career was being questioned.

The presenter put on a brave face as he enjoyed drinks and dinner with his daughter Molly as they enjoyed some red wine.

It comes as The Mail on Sunday revealed that a battle is raging behind the scenes over the show’s future – specifically whether there should be a reshuffle of the presenting staff.

Some think it’s time for Phillip to take a step back after more than two decades of presenting the programme, having noticed that some of the million-plus viewers seem to have grown tired of him.

But when he met daughter Molly for dinner, he looked smiling and enjoying his time with his family.

He posted two photos with Molly, in one of which they burst out laughing.

The star captioned the top: “Bloopers” as he tagged her in the Instagram Story.

Family: Phillip appeared in good spirits when he arrived, dressed in a brown suit, with his wife Stephanie Lowe walking beside him

Duo: They were joined by their daughters Molly, 30, and Ruby, 27, and the pair both dressed up as secret agents

Double trouble: Phillip posed with fellow TV presenter Joel Dommett (left) wearing the same costume the same night

Holly Willoughby will return to the This Morning couch alongside Phillip for the first time in over a month on Monday after a bout of shingles.

Due to her sick leave, she missed her co-star’s first day after his own three-week break due to his brother’s child offense convictions.

And as part of their strategy to listen to their audiences, ITV chefs monitor social media to see how fans react to their stars.

Not only is there a lot of negativity about Mr Schofield, but there are also petitions on the internet asking for the channel to get rid of him.

Their views have been compounded by the success of Alison Hammond, described by some as the ‘savior of This Morning’ after being promoted from show business interviewer to lead presenter 15 months ago.

It has launched an idea into the minds of ITV chefs – to bring a little ‘girl power’ into the show.

A source said: ‘It’s a case of both things colliding. Fans say they’re over Phil and they love Alison.”

There’s no denying that Mr Schofield has his loyalists on the channel – most of them in the upper echelons. He is also signed to the powerful YMU talent agency which is said to have significant power over ITV.

This Morning’s editor, Martin Frizell, is perhaps one of his staunchest supporters and is said to have “taken several bullets” for Mr Schofield in recent years.

But Mrs. Hammond is getting more and more powerful, especially as other channels try to steal her.

Last month she was revealed as the new host of The Great British Bake Off, something that ‘dazzled’ ITV chefs. Ms Willoughby, 42, is also said to ‘adore’ Ms Hammond, 48, as ITV bosses fall over themselves to show her love – despite some once dismissing her as the bubbly showbiz girl.

If Mr. Schofield were to leave, it would mean the end of ‘Holly and Phil’, one of television’s most famous collaborations – or ‘Phil and Holly’, which he would prefer. Some ITV staff were – perhaps wrongly – skeptical about Ms Willoughby’s illness last week, which they say was the ‘perfect timing’ for her not to have to sit next to Mr Schofield as he thanked fans for their support during his painful ordeal at his brother’s convictions.

However, sources close to Ms Willoughby insist she had struggled to shake off the illness until last Friday.

Meanwhile, she has forged a close friendship with Mrs. Hammond. Not only was she at her birthday party last month (Mr Schofield was notably absent), she has also introduced Ms Hammond to her ‘girl gang’ which includes former Spice Girl Emma Bunton.

Another issue facing This Morning bosses is the loss of Josie Gibson, 38, the hugely popular former Big Brother star who is a stand-in presenter, usually paired with Craig Doyle.

It’s clear she’s getting frustrated with not getting enough airtime and considering her options elsewhere.

Some of the show’s staff have also questioned why Mrs. Hammond did not replace Mrs. Willoughby while she was ill.

Having fun: Phillip broke his social media silence on Saturday night after it was revealed that his This Morning career was being questioned as he enjoyed dinner with his daughter Molly

Revealed: Some think it’s time for Phillip to take a step back after more than two decades of presenting the program, after noticing that some of the million-plus viewers seem to have grown tired of him

Last month, when Mr Schofield said goodbye while his brother Timothy was on trial, Ms Hammond joined Ms Willoughby for two days in what ITV bosses saw as a ‘massive triumph’.

Instead, Mr Schofield was flanked last week by 34-year-old Rochelle Humes, the singer-turned-presenter who he says was enough for Ms Willoughby.

He is believed to prefer Mrs. Humes, and may view her as more malleable, unlike his other outspoken female television partners, including Fern Britton and Amanda Holden.

And maybe Mrs. Hammond. Because maybe the truth is that there’s no room on the This Morning couch for either Alison or Phil – or even Phil and Alison.