September 30th 2024.
The news of Phillip Schofield's departure from ITV in 2023 caused quite a stir among his former co-stars. It all started when he revealed that he had an affair with a younger colleague, which he described as "unwise but not illegal." The 62-year-old presenter decided to leave his role on Dancing On Ice, and soon after, he announced his resignation from all his ITV projects, including This Morning, where he had worked alongside Holly Willoughby. Rumors of a strained relationship between the two had been circulating for some time, and it seemed that their friendship had cooled off.
In the following days, Schofield gave a series of emotional interviews, where he opened up about the affair and its impact on his mental health. He also expressed his fear of leaving the house due to the possibility of facing backlash and being spat on. However, he has now decided to make a comeback on TV, with a role in Channel 5's reboot of Cast Away. Schofield has promised to speak his mind and share his thoughts on his mental health struggles, his former colleague Holly, and his former employer, ITV.
While not everyone has been supportive of Schofield's return to television, with Eamonn Holmes and Nadia Sawalha making negative comments, some of his former ITV co-stars have come to his defense. Jeremy Clarkson, who worked with Schofield on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, has been a vocal supporter, even calling him "brave" for coming out as gay and praising his comeback. He also criticized the "witch hunt" that Schofield faced, and the harsh reactions from the public and the media.
Similarly, Lorraine Kelly, who had worked with Schofield on This Morning, had only positive things to say about him. She described him as a "delight" to work with, and she was "heartbroken" when news of the scandal broke. Kelly also praised Schofield's generosity, which she says is not common among male presenters. Alison Hammond, who is a co-host on This Morning, also spoke candidly about her feelings towards Schofield. While she admitted that what he did was wrong, she also defended him as a friend and expressed her hope for the situation to be resolved without any further harm.
It's clear that Schofield's departure from ITV and the subsequent events have caused a lot of emotions among his former colleagues. While there may have been some negative reactions, it's heartening to see that there are still those who support him and wish him well. And as Schofield himself has said, he's ready to move forward and speak his truth, regardless of what others may think. The three-part series of Cast Away will give viewers an inside look into his thoughts and experiences, and we can expect to see a more vulnerable and honest side of Phillip Schofield.
Some of Phillip Schofield's former co-stars at ITV have shown their support for him after he made headlines in 2023 for leaving the network due to his affair with a younger colleague. The 62-year-old, who used to present Dancing On Ice, made the decision to quit This Morning after rumors surfaced that he and his co-host Holly Willoughby were not on good terms and that their relationship had cooled. Shortly after, he announced his resignation from all his ITV projects, revealing that he had been in a relationship with his younger colleague while still married to his wife Stephanie Lowe. In a series of emotional interviews, Schofield spoke about how his two daughters, Molly and Ruby, were the reason he was still here, and also shared his fear of leaving the house due to the potential backlash he might receive.
However, the TV personality is now making a comeback with a new show on Channel 5 called Cast Away, where he has promised to speak his mind about anything he wants. The three-part series will delve into his mental health struggles, take a dig at Holly, and also reveal his true feelings about his former employer, ITV. Schofield has also expressed his disappointment and feelings of betrayal by his colleagues at the network, claiming they threw him under the bus.
While not all of his former colleagues have shown their support, with Eamonn Holmes and Nadia Sawalha from Loose Women speaking out against him, several ITV stars have defended Schofield. One of them is former host of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, Jeremy Clarkson. He previously stood up for Schofield, condemning the witch hunt against him. In a recent article, Clarkson expressed his delight at Schofield's comeback and called him brave for overcoming such a difficult period.
Another ITV star who has vouched for Schofield is Lorraine Kelly, who described him as a delight to work with and praised his generosity, which she believes is rare among male presenters. Lorraine also admitted to being heartbroken for Schofield when the scandal broke out, saying it was a shame for his successful career to end in such a way. She had previously called him a good person and expressed her disbelief at the possibility of him and Holly leaving This Morning.
Alison Hammond, a host on This Morning, may have acknowledged that what Schofield did was wrong, but she has also defended him and their friendship. During an appearance on the show with co-host Dermot O'Leary, Alison explained that while she still loves Schofield, she recognizes that he made a mistake and has apologized for it. She also shared a quote from her mother about not judging others because no one is perfect, and expressed her desire for a peaceful resolution to the situation.
Despite the backlash and criticism he has received, Schofield's colleagues and friends have stood by him and shown their support. As he makes his way back into the TV industry, it is clear that he has a strong network of people who believe in him and are rooting for his success.
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