September 27th 2024.
Phillip Schofield has recently made a comeback to television with Channel 5's Cast Away, but he's also revealed a surprising health cost that came with his time on the show. The former presenter took a break from the spotlight after leaving This Morning in 2023 due to reports of an affair with a younger colleague. After months of speculation, he's finally ready to share his story on the show.
During the summer, Phillip spent ten days on a deserted island off the coast of Madagascar for the show, and the experience took a toll on his body. In a recent announcement, he shared, "My story of survival, both on a desert island and off it. I know what I did was unwise, but is it enough to absolutely destroy someone?" The news of his return to television has received mixed reactions from his former colleagues, with some supporting him and others criticizing him.
But now, Phillip is ready to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at his time on Cast Away, including the fact that he lost 13 pounds while on the island. He's been working on building up his muscles again and referred to his legs as "twiglets" in a recent Instagram story where he was seen lifting weights. He jokingly added the hashtag "#Twiglets" to the post, which was set to the song "Legs" by Vanessa Williams.
In a teaser for the show, Phillip shared, "Now you know how I spent my summer! Alone for 10 days, no food, no water, no crew." The press release for the show also revealed that Phillip faced intense physical and mental challenges, as he was left alone with only a handful of cameras to document his experience. He had to confront the challenges of isolation, nature, and his own thoughts as he explored his controversial story.
Phillip reflected on his time on the show, saying, "I've recently had a lot of time to think about my life, what went right and what went wrong, but I've always had the safe arms of friends and family wrapped around me. This time, it's just me, no phone, no comforts, no crew, and only lip balm as a luxury." He also mentioned having to forage and fend for himself in the wild, comparing his experience to that of Robinson Crusoe or Tom Hanks' character in "Cast Away."
However, not everyone is excited about Phillip's return to television. Eamonn Holmes, a presenter on GB News, expressed his skepticism, saying, "Is this not just the chance for a narcissist to have more me time on screen? I don't want to know his story, I'm not interested in it." Other presenters, like Jeremy Vine, have also questioned Phillip's return and new platform, stating, "I don't want to sound sanctimonious, but there are lots of bad things that are not illegal."
It remains to be seen how audiences will react to Phillip's story and what other challenges he faced during his time on Cast Away. The show airs on Channel 5 and My5 at 9pm, and if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with The Agency entertainment team. They can be reached through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page.
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