October 7th 2024.
After a tumultuous few years, Phillip Schofield has made his return to both television and social media. Many fans have eagerly awaited his comeback, and he finally took the plunge by posting about his recent desert island experience on Instagram. The 62-year-old former This Morning presenter shared his adventures of skinny-dipping and escaping a potential "big cat" while his tent caught on fire in Madagascar.
Along with a photo of himself sitting on a beautiful beach, Schofield announced his brief return to the public eye. He expressed his pride in the shows he has been a part of, including his recent appearance in Cast Away, which is now streaming on My5. This marks his first post on Instagram in three years, a significant moment for the TV personality.
This return to the spotlight comes 16 months after Schofield's admission of lying about an affair with a younger colleague on This Morning, which ultimately led to his departure from ITV. His last post on Instagram was in 2021, where he shared a photo with Boy George and captioned it, "Not again!!!"
Despite the excitement from some fans, Schofield's return has sparked a mixed reaction. While some were happy to see him back, others were not as welcoming. One user commented that whoever advised Schofield to make a gentle comeback should be fired, stating that with fame comes responsibility, which he abused. Another user bluntly stated that Schofield should leave again, while others expressed similar sentiments.
However, there were also fans who showed their support and love for the presenter. One user commented that they love him and advised him to block out the haters. Schofield responded with a laughing emoji, showing that he has a sense of humor about the situation.
Another follower shared a heartfelt message, acknowledging Schofield's mistakes but also expressing hope that he finds happiness in the future. The TV personality also seemingly made a dig at his former This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby during his recent appearance on Cast Away, which received mixed reviews from critics.
Some critics argued that Schofield failed to show remorse and instead portrayed himself as a victim. While he did apologize for "hurting people around him" by lying about his affair, he also spent a significant amount of time feeling sorry for himself for being "cancelled." He even referenced his brother's child abuse conviction as a factor in his departure from ITV.
Despite the anticipation for his return, Schofield's re-entry into the TV industry has not been as successful as anticipated. The viewership for Cast Away dropped significantly between the first and third episodes, with the final episode garnering the lowest ratings of the three. While the first episode drew in 1.4 million viewers, the last episode only had 988,000 viewers, falling short of the benchmark for the time slot.
It's clear that Schofield's comeback has been met with both excitement and criticism, but he remains determined to make his mark in the industry. As he stated in his recent Instagram post, "I will find a way. I will not be defeated." Only time will tell what the future holds for the beloved TV personality.
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