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Phillip Schofield has denied accusations that he “groomed” his younger colleague with whom he recently admitted to having an affair.

In his first sit-down interview since resigning from ITV and This Morning last week, the disgraced TV presenter told The Sun that he was “utterly broken and ashamed” over the affair.

ITV has ordered a review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning, while network’s bosses are facing questions from MPs over the scandal.

Former This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes has continued to weigh in on the controversy, hitting out at Schofield as well as his former co-star, Holly Willoughby, and broadcaster ITV.

Schofield’s former co-host Holly Willoughby has reportedly “made it clear she was one of the people Phil lied to and [has] nothing to hide”.

The source told The Sun that Willoughby “will return to This Morning as planned on Monday 5 June and carry on like the professional she is”.

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  • Read ITV’s letter on Phillip Schofield review in full

Phillip Schofield denies grooming young colleague in first interview since affair scandal

Thursday 1 June 2023 22:41 , Inga Parkel

Phillip Schofield has denied accusations that he groomed a younger male colleague with whom he recently admitted to having an affair.

In the ex-TV presenter’s first sit-down interview since resigning from ITV last week, he apologised and assumed full responsibility for his actions.

“I absolutely know – there is no question – I did a bad thing; unprofessional; first time. I know, I know I did that. And there’s no excuse, I won’t put forward an excuse,” Schofield told The Sun.

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Phillip Schofield (The Sun)
Phillip Schofield (The Sun)

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Phillip Schofield shares text he sent Holly Willoughby after admitting to This Morning affair

08:30 , Peony Hirwani

Phillip Schofield has shared the text he sent Holly Willoughby after admitting to lying about an affair with a younger This Morning colleague.

The disgraced former host of the ITV daytime series reflected on his friendship with Willoughby after he quit following reports of a feud.

A week later, Schofield shared a statement in which he said he lied about an “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a colleague. He was subsequently dropped by his agent and also resigned from ITV, whose bosses said they were “badly let down” by the presenter.

In a new interview, Schofield said he text Willoughby about the scandal, but received no reply.

“The last time we had a conversation was when I texted Holly and said, ‘Don’t reply’ – this was after the statement last week – ‘Don’t reply, you’re probably not allowed to, but I am deeply deeply sorry that I lied to you,’” he said.

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Kerry Katona brands This Morning ‘fake’ and ‘phoney’ as she recalls ‘belittling’ Phillip Schofield interview

07:30 , Peony Hirwani

Kerry Katona has claimed that This Morning is “fake” and “all bulls***” as she discussed Phillip Schofield’s departure from the ITV daytime show.

Appearing on GB News on Wednesday (31 May) evening, former Atomic Kitten star Katona was asked about an infamous 2008 interview she had with Schofield on This Morning.

In the interview, Schofield tells Katona that her speech is “a bit slurred”, saying that he was “merely pointing out someone who is very different from a few years ago”.

Speaking to Dan Wootton, Katona said that she’d been taking medication for her bipolar disorder which was causing her to slur her words.

“The audacity [of] being condescending, belittling to people with real issues on the sofa who have real issues. Who are they to give him the right for an opinion and tell them what’s right or wrong?”

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Phillip Schofield says he has ‘lost everything’ following affair

06:50 , Peony Hirwani

Phillip Schofield says he has “lost everything” and does not see a future for his career following his affair with a younger colleague.

In a new interview with BBC News, the former This Morning presenter said: “I have to talk about television in the past tense, which breaks my heart. I have lost everything.”

“What am I going to do with my days?” he added. “I see nothing ahead of me but blackness, and sadness, and regret, and remorse, and guilt. I did something very wrong, and then I lied about it consistently.”

Referring to his former colleague, the 61-year-old said: “He is an innocent party here. I was older, I should have known better. [The affair] was consensual, but it was my fault.”

Phillip Schofield: Key points from his interview after leaving This Morning

06:30 , Peony Hirwani

Phillip Schofield has spoken about the affair he had with a younger male colleague for the first time since leaving ITV.

Here are the key points from his interview with The Sun:

Phillip Schofield: Key points from his interview after leaving This Morning

Phillip Schofield apologises to Holly Willoughby and former lover over affair

06:00 , Peony Hirwani

Phillip Schofield has said he is sorry for lying to his “best friend” Holly Willoughby, but owes his “greatest apology” to his former lover and colleague.

In his first interview since leaving ITV and This Morning, Schofield said he was “utterly broken and ashamed” but that he had not “groomed” the man.

He also denied there had ever been a “feud” between him and his “TV sister” Willoughby.

“I’ve lost my best friend. I let her down,” he told The Sun.

“Holly did not know. And she was one of the first texts that I sent, to say, ‘I am so, so sorry that I lied to you’.”

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Phillip Schofield apologises to Holly Willoughby and former lover over affair

Phillip Schofield suggests homophobia is behind part of affair backlash

05:30 , Peony Hirwani

Phillip Schofield has suggested that homophobia could be behind some of the backlash over his affair with a younger male colleague.

The presenter, 61, said age-gaps in reported heterosexual relationships of Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio were “accepted”.

Schofield resigned from ITV last week and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to the “unwise but not illegal” relationship.

In his first interview since leaving the broadcaster and This Morning, he told The Sun that attraction was “no different in the gay world as it is in the heterosexual world”.

He said that he and his former lover had met when the man was 15 and he was “maybe” in his mid-50s, but added that the affair began after he started working at ITV and had been “consensual”.

Lawyers representing both Schofield and the man have previously confirmed these accounts.

Schofield reiterated that he had not “groomed” the man.

“Attraction is attraction. It’s no different in the gay world as it is in the heterosexual world or in the lesbian world,” he told The Sun.

“There shouldn’t be a difference. This is where homophobia comes in.

“We did first meet when he was 15, I visited the drama school (he attended).”

He added: “So yeah, there’s a difference. It’s accepted by Leonardo DiCaprio, it’s not accepted if it’s in the gay world.”Titanic actor DiCaprio, 48, has reportedly had several relationships with women who are younger than him.

ITV confirms it investigated Schofield in 2020

05:00 , Inga Parkel

ITV has said it investigated “rumours of a relationship” between Phillip Schofield and a This Morning employee in 2020.

However, the channel said that both parties “repeatedly denied” the claims.

A spokesperson for ITV said on Saturday that the broadcaster was “not provided with, and did not find, any evidence of a relationship beyond hearsay and rumour” when it looked into the matter in 2020.

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“The real issue is bigger than the scandalous optics. It’s how the developments have made viewers feel,” writes Rhea Freeman.

Holly Willoughby should follow Phillip Schofield “out the door” of This Morning, Eamonn Holmes has said (PA) (PA Archive)
Holly Willoughby should follow Phillip Schofield “out the door” of This Morning, Eamonn Holmes has said (PA) (PA Archive)

Opinion: I’m a brand expert – this is what will happen to This Morning

The real issue is bigger than the scandalous optics. It’s how the developments have made viewers feel

ITV denies rumours This Morning has been cancelled

03:00 , Inga Parkel

Following the scandal surrounding Schofield, many had questioned whether This Morning would return to our screens this week at all.

ITV responded to these rumours earlier this week, insisting the show will continue.

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(PA)

ITV addresses speculation over This Morning’s fate after Phillip Schofield resigns

Broadcaster is under scrutiny after former presenter admitted he lied about his relationship with ITV colleague

Peter Andre weighs in on Phillip Schofield scandal on GB News

02:00 , Inga Parkel

Peter Andre has made his presenting debut on the GB News breakfast show.

The singer swapped his microphone for an autocue on Wednesday to present the top news stories of the day alongside co-host Ellie Costello.

50-year-old Andre weighed in on debates including the “scandal” surrounding former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield and his affair with a “much younger” ITV colleague.

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Peter Andre (Dominic Lipinski/PA) (PA Archive)

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The Mysterious Girl singer weighed in on the day’s debates, including around Phillip Schofield

Phillip Schofield’s statement in full addressing ‘This Morning’ affair scandal

01:00 , Inga Parkel

Phillip Schofield admitted to “lying” about an affair with a This Morning employee in lengthy statement issued on Friday 26 May.

Less than one week after he quit This Morning, Schofield was dropped by his agents and announced he has formally cut ties with ITV after more than 20 years.

Read the TV star’s statement in full below:

Phillip Schofield (Ian West/PA) (PA Archive)
Phillip Schofield (Ian West/PA) (PA Archive)

Read Phillip Schofield’s full statement addressing ‘This Morning’ scandal

‘I am painfully conscious that I have lied to my employers at ITV,’ he said

Kerry Katona hits out at ‘fake’ and ‘phoney’ This Morning

Friday 2 June 2023 00:00 , Inga Parkel

Kerry Katona has joined Jodie Marsh in criticising Schofield over his treatment of her in her own This Morning interview.

In the infamous 2008 interview, Schofield pointed out that Katona was slurring her words. The former Atomic Kitten singer said this was due to her bipolar disorder medication.

Read her comments below...

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(GB News/ITV)

Kerry Katona brands This Morning ‘fake’ as she talks ‘belittling’ Schofield interview

‘Who are they to give him the right for an opinion and to tell them what’s right or wrong?’ TV personality said

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Thursday 1 June 2023 23:00 , Inga Parkel

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(PA Wire)

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Dame Carolyn McCall has written to the Culture Secretary and Ofcom about the presenter’s departure from This Morning

Holly Willoughby responds to Phillip Schofield’s This Morning affair scandal in brief statement

Thursday 1 June 2023 22:00 , Inga Parkel

Phillip Schofield’s This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby has issued a brief statement about Schofield’s affair scandal.

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Holly Willoughby breaks silence over Phillip Schofield scandal

‘It’s taken time to process yesterday’s news,’ Willoughby wrote

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Thursday 1 June 2023 21:00 , Inga Parkel

Phillip Schofield’s resignation from co-hosting This Morning came amid a rumoured “feud” between he and co-host Holly Willoughby.

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Phillip Schofield lashes out at ‘people with grudges’ in first Instagram post since affair scandal

Thursday 1 June 2023 20:00 , Inga Parkel

Phillip Schofield has issued a blunt statement in response to critics after he quit This Morning.

He wrote: “Now I no longer work on @thismorning I am free to say this. I hope you have noticed that it’s the same handful of people with a grudge against me or the show who seem to have the loudest voice.

This Morning IS the best show to work on, with the best people. In all the years I worked there there was no toxicity. You can listen to those persistently loud voices if you like.

“But the thousands of guests over the years, thousands of staff and crew, hundreds of presenters and contributors all know, it IS a family of wonderful, talented, kind, hard working people.”

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Phillip Schofield lashes out at ‘people with grudges’ in new Instagram post

‘It’s the same handful of people with a grudge against me or the show who seem to have the loudest voice,’ said ex-This Morning presenter

WATCH: A timeline of the Phillip Schofield controversy

Thursday 1 June 2023 19:00 , Inga Parkel

MPs to question ITV over Phillip Schofield affair controversy

Thursday 1 June 2023 17:00 , Inga Parkel

ITV is set to be questioned by MPs about the controversy surrounding Phillip Schofield.

It’s been reported by iNews that the channel’s bosses, including chief executive Carolyn McCall, are expected to sit before the Commons Culture, Media and Sports Committee on Tuesday 5 June.

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Phillip Schofield: MPs to question ITV over affair controversy

Bosses are set to face tough questions after denying having any knowledge of secret relationship

ITV chief to face MP questions about Schofield controversy

Thursday 1 June 2023 16:25 , Maanya Sachdeva

ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall will face questions from MPs about the scandal surrounding This Morning after Philip Schofield’s controversial exit from the programme.

McCall is scheduled to appear before a session of the the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 14 June to give evidence about how much ITV bosses knew about Schofield’s affair with a younger colleague.

ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning

Thursday 1 June 2023 16:00 , Inga Parkel

ITV has ordered an external legal review into Phillip Schofield’s acrimonious departure from This Morning, saying: “We feel badly let down.”

Chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said a barrister will carry out a review of the facts after the 61-year-old resigned and was dropped by his talent agency, admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.

In a letter to culture secretary Lucy Frazer, she also referred to wider stories about This Morning, including allegations of a “toxic culture” by former presenter Dr Ranj Singh.

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ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning

Barrister will carry out review of facts around ‘This Morning’ star’s departure from programme

Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?

Thursday 1 June 2023 15:00 , Inga Parkel

As questions continue to be asked following Phillip Schofield resigning from ITV and admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, we take a look at the key players at the broadcaster along with former This Morning presenters.

 (PA Media)
(PA Media)

Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?

Dame Carolyn McCall has written to the Culture Secretary and Ofcom about the presenter’s departure from This Morning.

ITV announces Schofield’s replacement for the British Soap Awards

Thursday 1 June 2023 10:46 , Isobel Lewis

ITV has announced that Jane McDonald will now host the British Soap Awards, following Phillip Schofield’s departure from the network.

When Schofield initially announced he was standing down from This Morning amid his reported feud with Holly Willoughby, the presenter clarified he would be back on 6 June to host the annual celebration of soap operas.

However, one week later, Schofield, 61, left ITV completely as he admitted to having an affair with a young male colleague on the daytime programme.

On Thursday (1 June), it was announced that singer McDonald will now host the British Soap Awards. They will air on ITV on Tuesday at 8pm.

McDonald, 60, said: “Oh my god… everyone knows how much I LOVE my soaps, this year I’ve been honoured to be mentioned in Corrie, EastEnders and Emmerdale, so this is just a dream come true.

“I can’t wait to see all our wonderful soap nominees and celebrate all their hard work with them - roll on the awards, I can’t wait!”

Everything we know about Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield’s ‘feud’

Thursday 1 June 2023 10:30 , Isobel Lewis

With Eamonn Holmes being one of the most prominent figures to speak out against his former This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, Jacob Stolworthy has looked back at the history of the reported feud between the presenters.

Everything we know about Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield’s ‘feud’

ITV denies rumours This Morning has been cancelled

Thursday 1 June 2023 10:00 , Isobel Lewis

Following the scandal surrounding Schofield, many had questioned whether This Morning would return to our screens this week at all.

ITV responded to these rumours earlier this week, insisting the show will continue.

ITV addresses speculation over This Morning’s fate after Phillip Schofield resigns

Kerry Katona hits out at ‘fake’ and ‘phoney’ This Morning

Thursday 1 June 2023 09:30 , Isobel Lewis

Kerry Katona has joined Jodie Marsh in criticising Schofield over his treatment of her in her own This Morning interview.

In the infamous 2008 interview, Schofield pointed out that Katona was slurring her words. The former Atomic Kitten singer said this was due to her bipolar disorder medication.

Read her comments below...

Kerry Katona brands This Morning ‘fake’ as she talks ‘belittling’ Schofield interview

Jodie Marsh takes swipe at Phillip Schofield years after heated This Morning clash

Thursday 1 June 2023 09:00 , Isobel Lewis

Schofield has also faced criticism from Jodie Marsh, who took aim at the presenter over his line of questioning during her 2016 appearance on This Morning.

In the interview, Schofield claimed that Marsh was a “sex addict”, leading her to accuse him of being “obsessed with talking about sex and my exes”.

You can read her response to his departure from This Morning below...

Jodie Marsh takes swipe at Phillip Schofield years after heated This Morning clash

ITV orders legal review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning

Thursday 1 June 2023 08:30 , Isobel Lewis

ITV has ordered an external legal review into Phillip Schofield’s acrimonious departure from This Morning.

The broadcaster’s chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said a barrister will carry out a review of the facts after Schofield, 61, resigned as he admitted to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.

Lucy Skoulding reports:

ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning

Phillip Schofield’s statement in full addressing ‘This Morning’ affair scandal

Thursday 1 June 2023 08:00 , Peony Hirwani

Phillip Schofield admitted to “lying” about an affair with a This Morning employee in lengthy statement issued on Friday 26 May.

Less than one week after he quit This Morning, Schofield was dropped by his agents and announced he has formally cut ties with ITV after more than 20 years.

Read the TV star’s statement in full below:

Read Phillip Schofield’s full statement addressing ‘This Morning’ scandal

Voices: Lies, scandal and celebrity showdowns: Can This Morning ever recover?

Thursday 1 June 2023 07:30 , Peony Hirwani

“The real issue is bigger than the scandalous optics. It’s how the developments have made viewers feel,” writes Rhea Freeman.

Opinion: I’m a brand expert – this is what will happen to This Morning

Watch Phillip Schofield's final sign off from This Morning

Thursday 1 June 2023 07:00 , Peony Hirwani

Peter Andre weighs in on Phillip Schofield scandal on GB News

Thursday 1 June 2023 06:30 , Peony Hirwani

Peter Andre has made his presenting debut on the GB News breakfast show.

The singer swapped his microphone for an autocue on Wednesday to present the top news stories of the day alongside co-host Ellie Costello.

50-year-old Andre weighed in on debates including the “scandal” surrounding former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield and his affair with a “much younger” ITV colleague.

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Peter Andre makes presenting debut on GB News

Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?

Thursday 1 June 2023 06:00 , Peony Hirwani

As questions continue to be asked following Phillip Schofield resigning from ITV and admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, we take a look at the key players at the broadcaster along with former This Morning presenters.

Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?

Read ITV’s letter on Phillip Schofield review in full

Thursday 1 June 2023 05:30 , Peony Hirwani

Read ITV’s letter on Phillip Schofield review in full: ‘We feel badly let down’

ITV addresses speculation over This Morning’s fate after Phillip Schofield admits to affair

Thursday 1 June 2023 05:00 , Inga Parkel

ITV has reacted to speculation that its daytime show This Morning could be cancelled over the Phillip Schofield scandal.

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(Getty Images)

ITV addresses speculation over This Morning’s fate after Phillip Schofield admits to affair

Broadcaster is under scrutiny after former presenter admitted he lied about his relationship with ITV colleague

ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning

Thursday 1 June 2023 04:30 , Peony Hirwani

ITV has ordered an external legal review into Phillip Schofield’s acrimonious departure from This Morning, saying: “We feel badly let down.”

Chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said a barrister will carry out a review of the facts after the 61-year-old resigned and was dropped by his talent agency admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.

In a letter to culture secretary Lucy Frazer, she also referred to wider stories about This Morning, including allegations of a “toxic culture” by former presenter Dr Ranj Singh.

Read more:

ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning

Holly Willoughby responds to Phillip Schofield’s This Morning affair scandal in brief statement

Thursday 1 June 2023 04:00 , Inga Parkel

Phillip Schofield’s This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby has issued a brief statement about Schofield’s affair scandal.

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Holly Willoughby breaks silence over Phillip Schofield scandal

‘It’s taken time to process yesterday’s news,’ Willoughby wrote

ITV confirms it investigated Schofield in 2020

Thursday 1 June 2023 03:00 , Inga Parkel

ITV has said it investigated “rumours of a relationship” between Phillip Schofield and a This Morning employee in 2020.

However, the channel said that both parties “repeatedly denied” the claims.

A spokesperson for ITV said on Saturday that the broadcaster was “not provided with, and did not find, any evidence of a relationship beyond hearsay and rumour” when it looked into the matter in 2020.

Phillip Schofield’s statement in full addressing ‘This Morning’ affair scandal

Thursday 1 June 2023 02:00 , Inga Parkel

Phillip Schofield admitted to “lying” about an affair with a This Morning employee in lengthy statement issued on Friday 26 May.

Less than one week after he quit This Morning, Schofield was dropped by his agents and announced he has formally cut ties with ITV after more than 20 years.

Read the TV star’s statement in full below:

 (PA Archive)
(PA Archive)

Read Phillip Schofield’s full statement addressing ‘This Morning’ scandal

‘I am painfully conscious that I have lied to my employers at ITV,’ he said

MPs to question ITV over Phillip Schofield affair controversy

Thursday 1 June 2023 01:00 , Inga Parkel

ITV is set to be questioned by MPs about the controversy surrounding Phillip Schofield.

It’s been reported by iNews that the channel’s bosses, including chief executive Carolyn McCall, are expected to sit before the Commons Culture, Media and Sports Committee on Tuesday 5 June.

Read more:

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(Getty Images)

Phillip Schofield: MPs to question ITV over affair controversy

Bosses are set to face tough questions after denying having any knowledge of secret relationship

Phillip Schofield resigns from ITV altogether

Thursday 1 June 2023 00:00 , Inga Parkel

A week after Phillip Schofield exited his role as ITV’s This Morning presenter, he resigned from the broadcaster altogether. His initial departure came amid a rumoured “feud” between him and his morning co-host Holly Willoughby.

However, in the most recent update, Schofield announced he would be leaving ITV entirely after admitting he had engaged in an extra-marital affair with a much younger staffer while he was still with ex-wife Stephanie Lowe. They later separated in 2020 after he came out as gay.

Schofield has since made it very clear that these two incidents are “unrelated”.

The celebrities weighing in on Phillip Schofield’s This Morning and ITV exit

Wednesday 31 May 2023 23:00 , Inga Parkel

The British TV world has been rocked by Phillip Schofield’s departure from ITV, the broadcaster he has worked at for more than two decades.

Schofield, who presented the ITV daytime show This Morning with Holly Willoughby, announced his departure from the series earlier this month amid reports of a behind-the-scenes “feud” between him and Willoughby.

Then on Friday 26 May, the presenter, 61, announced he was quitting ITV altogether after admitting he’d had an “unwise” but “not illegal” affair with a much younger colleague on the show and lied about it to his employers at ITV, his colleagues and friends, his agents, the media and the public.

A number of TV personalities and celebrities have since given their thoughts on Schofield’s shock exit, reports Louis Chilton and Ellie Harrison:

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(Getty)

The celebrities who have weighed in on Phillip Schofield’s This Morning and ITV exit

Presenter left the ITV show last week, and has since split from the broadcaster altogether

Phillip Schofield lashes out at ‘people with grudges’ in first Instagram post since affair scandal

Wednesday 31 May 2023 22:00 , Inga Parkel

Phillip Schofield has issued a blunt statement in response to critics after he quit This Morning.

He wrote: “Now I no longer work on @thismorning I am free to say this. I hope you have noticed that it’s the same handful of people with a grudge against me or the show who seem to have the loudest voice.

This Morning IS the best show to work on, with the best people. In all the years I worked there there was no toxicity. You can listen to those persistently loud voices if you like.

“But the thousands of guests over the years, thousands of staff and crew, hundreds of presenters and contributors all know, it IS a family of wonderful, talented, kind, hard working people.”

Read more:

(Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Wire)
(Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Wire)

Phillip Schofield lashes out at ‘people with grudges’ in new Instagram post

‘It’s the same handful of people with a grudge against me or the show who seem to have the loudest voice,’ said ex-This Morning presenter

Everything we know about Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield’s ‘feud’

Wednesday 31 May 2023 21:00 , Inga Parkel

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(ITV)

Everything we know about Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield’s ‘feud’

Former ‘This Morning’ host has been a vocal critic of Schofield, who quit the ITV daytime show last week after admitting he lied about his affair with a young colleague

Holly and Phil don't know This Morning crew's names, says Eamonn Holmes

Wednesday 31 May 2023 20:00 , Inga Parkel