October 5th 2024.
Recently, Gogglebox viewers were treated to some scathing remarks from popular stars Pete and Sophie Sandiford. The siblings didn't hold back when it came to their thoughts on Phillip Schofield's new show, Cast Away, which airs on Channel 5. For those who may not be aware, Schofield has been keeping a low profile ever since a scandal broke out in May 2023. It was revealed that he had been involved in an affair with a younger co-worker. This ultimately led to his departure from the ITV show This Morning, amid rumors of a feud with his co-host Holly Willoughby.
After months of staying out of the spotlight, the 62-year-old presenter has returned with his new series, Cast Away. The premise of the show involves Schofield spending 10 days on a deserted island, with the opportunity to tell his side of the story. However, the show has not been well-received, and Schofield even took to Instagram to defend himself against critics.
It seems that among the skeptics of Cast Away were none other than Pete and Sophie from Gogglebox. The duo did not mince their words as they made it clear that they placed the blame solely on Schofield for the scandal. In a recent episode, they were shown a clip of Schofield saying, "When you throw someone under the bus, you gotta have a really bloody good reason to do it." Sophie wasted no time in chiming in, saying, "You created the bus and then put your foot down on it." Pete quickly agreed, adding, "You created, drove, and threw yourself under the bus." It was clear that they held Schofield accountable for his actions, and their fans on social media were in agreement.
The third and final episode of Cast Away aired last night, and it caused quite a stir. One particular scene showed Schofield completely naked, which sparked even more discussion online. In response to the episode, he took to Instagram to thank his supporters and address the negative comments. He wrote, "Thank you for your incredible support. I've been shown hundreds of lovely messages which are very important to me. I'm so proud of the shows. Obvs the haters can kiss my a**e." It was evident that he was still feeling the effects of the backlash, but he remained proud of his work.
Cast Away has been described as a "physical and mental challenge," and it certainly lived up to that description. Each episode began with Schofield reflecting on the past 18 months of his life, which he described as "totally unravelled." He explained that he had shut himself off from the world but now wanted to see if isolation could set him free. However, the show received a mixed response, with some praising it for its authenticity, while others criticized Schofield for his lack of self-awareness and tendency to shift blame onto others.
One of the most talked-about moments from the show was when Schofield threw a list of names into a fire, representing those who had wronged him. This action further distanced him from his former colleagues at ITV, who have not been shy about their disapproval of the show. Eammon Holmes, who has had a long-standing feud with Schofield, called him "absolutely addicted to fame." However, there were also some high-profile figures who came to his defense, including Jeremy Clarkson, Lorraine Kelly, and Allison Hammond.
All three episodes of Cast Away are now available to stream on Channel 5, and it remains to be seen how this controversial show will be received in the long run. It's certainly caused quite a stir among viewers and has sparked plenty of discussions online. If you have any thoughts on the show or its reception, we'd love to hear from you. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We're always open to hearing your stories and opinions.
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