September 14th 2023.
Phillip Schofield has been in the media spotlight recently after it was revealed he had left This Morning and had an affair with a younger runner on the show.
The 61-year-old, who came out as gay in February 2020, apologised for lying to his employers, family and friends about the relationship. He also acknowledged his "unfaithfulness" to his wife Stephanie Lowe, with whom he has two daughters.
Now, reports suggest a TV series is in the works dramatising the affair and Schofield's exit from This Morning. A source told The Sun: "A production company's started work and they think the series would be a perfect fit for Channel 4. The storyline will reflect what went on. People have seen it from the outside but the drama will give a perspective on what may have occurred behind-closed-doors."
In June, Schofield gave an interview with the BBC about the aftermath of his departure from the ITV show. He said he and the runner were still friends.
Earlier this summer, ITV representatives were asked questions about Schofield's exit and the broadcaster's response during a Culture, Media and Sport Committee. ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said that if there had been evidence of a relationship, a formal investigation would have been launched due to the imbalance of power and dynamics.
This Morning continues to air weekdays from 10am on ITV. The Agency has contacted Channel 4 for comment on the upcoming drama.
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