Philip Schofield lost his job on This Morning over someone else's wrongdoing.

In a shocking revelation, television presenter Phillip Schofield admits that his brother's actions have caused him to lose his job on the popular daytime show, This Morning. After weeks of speculation, Schofield announced his resignation from the show on May 20, 2024, and abruptly left ITV shortly after due to an admission of an affair with a much younger colleague.

Now, in a three-part documentary titled Cast Away, Schofield reflects on the past 16 months as a "cancelled TV presenter" while being stranded on a deserted island off the coast of Madagascar. In the final episode, he opens up about the real reason behind his departure from This Morning after 21 years - the negative publicity surrounding his brother's conviction for child abuse.

Schofield reveals that his agent informed him the day before his brother's sentencing that he was no longer welcome on the show. His agent cited the negative publicity surrounding his brother as the reason for his dismissal, stating that it was better for the show and the channel. Schofield agreed to say he had resigned in order to avoid further attention on the matter.

He admits, "I was fired because of him. I was becoming more of a story than the program itself." But the situation only worsened when Schofield decided to come clean about his affair, believing it was the only way to begin to make things right. This decision ultimately led to his complete departure from ITV and being dropped from hosting the British Soap Awards.

Schofield makes it clear that he was not fired because of his affair, but because of his brother's actions. He expresses his disappointment and frustration with ITV, saying he was "thrown under the bus" and that there are certain channels he will never work with again.

In a clear jab at his former co-host Holly Willoughby, Schofield mocks her famous catchphrase, "Are you ok?" and takes swipes at ITV for their handling of the situation. He also rules out ever appearing on I'm A Celebrity! as a form of revenge.

The documentary, which airs on Channel 5, has sparked controversy and has left many wondering about the behind-the-scenes drama at ITV. While Schofield has moved on to new projects, he reflects on his tumultuous months as a "cancelled TV presenter" and the impact of his brother's actions on his career.

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