Phillip Schofield awkwardly quizzed about Queen 'queue gate' after winning NTA
14.10.2022 - 22:19
/ ok.co.uk
Hot on the heels of This Morning ’s victory at this year’s National Television Awards, Phillip Schofield was caught dodging questions about his queue-gate scandal in the press room following the win. The 60 year old TV presenter found himself in hot water last month alongside co-star Holly Willoughby, after they were accused of jumping the queue to see The Queen as she was lying-in-state ahead of her funeral.
Although the pair have always denied the claims, it didn’t stop tens of thousands of viewers calling for the duo to be sacked, with lingering animosity regarding the scandal very nearly threatening to take the shine off the show’s hard won victory on Thursday evening. Even during their acceptance speech, members of the audience could be heard booing, but it was Phillip’s determination to dodge the question outright at the winner’s press conference that raised more than a few eyebrows.
Asked by a member of the press: "Phil do you think this vindicates you for queue-gate? "Do you think now that you've won this the public have said 'actually we don't care that much' about queue gate?" Phil replied: "We are so grateful to our amazing viewers. We love them" before rushing off, without addressing the subject.
Dressed down for the occasion, Phil cut a dapper figure on the red carpet in a blue lounge jacket as he brought his eldest daughter Molly, 26, as his date - however unlike his costars, the presenter arrived slightly later on the red carpet prior to the event. Co-star Holly meanwhile opted for a far more contrasting change from her usual palette of pastel colours as she wore a stunning black floor length gown for the occasion.
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