September 25th 2024.
Phillip Schofield is set to make a highly anticipated return to television after a 16-month hiatus following a public scandal. The 62-year-old host will officially be back on screens after taking a step back from his role at ITV. The scandal, which unfolded last year, caused shockwaves across the nation when Schofield released a statement confirming that he had a relationship with a younger colleague on the show This Morning. He admitted that the relationship was "unwise but not illegal," as it occurred while he was still married to his wife of 30 years. The revelation was followed by his public announcement that he is gay in 2020.
In his statement, Schofield apologized for lying to his wife and the public and announced his immediate resignation from ITV. He was also dropped by his talent agent. This news came just days after he announced he was stepping down from This Morning, leading to speculation about a falling out with his co-host Holly Willoughby. In a tell-all interview with the BBC, Schofield discussed his departure before stepping away from the spotlight for several months. Now, he is making a huge comeback and will be appearing on the show Cast Away.
In a preview for the show, Schofield shares, "I've been cast away on a desert island, completely on my own. All I have is camera gear, and I can say whatever I want about whatever I want. It's my chance to tell my side of the story." He also questions whether his actions were enough to "destroy someone." As he prepares to make his return to television, let's take a look back at Schofield's successful career so far.
Schofield began his UK career in 1985 on children's TV after working in New Zealand. He then went on to host the popular show Going Live! and became a beloved duo with co-host Fern Britton on This Morning in 2002. In 2006, he began hosting primetime shows such as Dancing on Ice and the British Soap Awards. He also hosted All-Star Mr & Mrs and The Cube.
In February 2020, Schofield made headlines again when he came out as gay on This Morning after nearly 27 years of marriage to his wife. This was followed by a scandal in September 2022, where he and Willoughby were accused of skipping the queue to visit the late Queen Elizabeth III lying in state. Despite their defense and insistence that they did not break any rules, the backlash continued.
Schofield returned to This Morning in April 2023 after taking a break during his brother's trial for sexual abuse of a teenage boy. Following the verdict, Schofield made a public statement saying he no longer has a brother. In May 2023, reports emerged of a strained relationship between him and Willoughby, with Schofield releasing a statement insisting they are still best friends. They continued to put on a united front on the show, but Schofield announced his departure from This Morning after more than 20 years, citing the need to protect the show.
ITV confirmed that Schofield will be hosting the British Soap Awards in June and a new peak time series. Meanwhile, Willoughby released a statement thanking Schofield for his time on the show and taking an early break before returning to the show in June. Past and present ITV stars have reacted to Schofield's departure, with some making snide remarks while others expressed their sadness. It's clear that Schofield's return to television will be highly anticipated, and fans can't wait to see what he has in store for the future.
After being out of the spotlight for 16 months, Phillip Schofield is finally making his highly-anticipated comeback to television. It was back in 2020 when the 62-year-old presenter shocked the nation by revealing that he had been in a relationship with a younger colleague during his time on This Morning. He described the relationship as "unwise but not illegal" as it happened while he was still married to his wife of 30 years. However, it wasn't until last year that he publicly came out as gay and announced his resignation from ITV.
In a statement, Schofield apologized for lying and announced his immediate resignation from the network. This came just days after he had already announced his departure from This Morning, leading to speculation of a rift between him and his co-host Holly Willoughby. He later opened up about his decision in an emotional interview with the BBC before taking a hiatus from the spotlight. But now, he is returning to our screens in a big way, as he has confirmed that he will be hosting a new show called Cast Away.
In a sneak peek for the upcoming show, Schofield shares, "I've been cast away on a desert island, completely on my own. All I have is camera gear and the opportunity to speak my mind about whatever I want." He goes on to add, "It's my chance to tell my side of the story. I know what I did was unwise, but is it enough to completely destroy someone?" As he makes his highly-anticipated return, let's take a look back at Schofield's illustrious career so far.
Schofield's journey in the entertainment industry began in 1985 when he started working on children's TV in the UK. Before that, he had been a part of a youth music program in New Zealand called Shazam! He then moved on to host Going Live!, a compilation show that featured interviews with famous faces, musical performances, and plenty of gunges. In 2002, he joined the iconic morning show This Morning alongside Fern Britton. In 2009, Holly Willoughby took over as co-host, and the two became a beloved duo.
Schofield's career continued to soar as he hosted primetime shows like Dancing on Ice, which gave birth to his popular partnership with Holly. He also hosted the British Soap Awards and All-Star Mr & Mrs, and fronted The Cube for six years. However, it was in February 2020 when Schofield made his most significant announcement yet. During a live broadcast of This Morning, he came out as gay, revealing that he had been married to his wife Stephanie for nearly 27 years. It was an emotional moment as he and Willoughby shared a heartfelt embrace on the sofa.
In September 2022, Schofield and Willoughby made headlines for allegedly skipping the queue to visit the late Queen Elizabeth III lying in state. Despite denying any wrongdoing, they faced backlash and criticism from the public. In April 2023, Schofield returned to This Morning after taking a break during his brother Timothy's trial. Sadly, his brother was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy, and Schofield released a statement saying he no longer considers him family.
In May 2023, reports emerged of a rift between Schofield and Willoughby, with sources claiming that they were barely speaking behind the scenes. Schofield released a statement insisting that they were still best friends, but admitted that the past few weeks had not been easy for either of them. Despite the rumors, the duo put on a united front on This Morning, and Schofield announced his departure from the show after more than 20 years. He stated that he wanted to protect the show he loved and would be stepping down with immediate effect.
ITV released a statement confirming Schofield's departure and revealed that he would be hosting the British Soap Awards and a new peak-time series. Willoughby also released a statement, thanking Schofield for his knowledge, experience, and humor during their 13 years together on the show. She took an early break from her role on This Morning and did not return until June 2023, where she was joined by other members of the team. As the news of Schofield's departure spread, past and present ITV stars reacted, with some making savage digs while others shared cryptic posts.
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