Phillip Schofield makes unexpected NTAs appearance as viewers left surprised
06.09.2023 - 11:35
/ ok.co.uk
Though television presenter Phillip Schofield stepped down from his This Morning hosting position earlier this year, viewers of last night's National Television Awards were surprised to see the 61 year old make an appearance on the big night. Whilst his former co-stars Holly Willoughby, Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared on the red carpet without him, following his exit from the show after admitting to an “unwise, but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, Phillip was spotted on the big screen at the event.
In a VT played during a commemorational moment for the late, great TV star Paul O'Grady, Phillip's face was shown in the background. In the clip, Tess Daly and husband Vernon Kay are presenting Paul with a prestigious award some years earlier, with former This Morning frontman Phillip looking on from the audience, having been up against and lost to the much-loved comedian in the prize category.
Prior to making an unexpected appearance on the night, Phillip – who earlier this week was axed from another project following his scandal – was spotted grabbing a bite to eat at The Roebuck pub in Chiswick, London. He was stood outside the eatery whilst scrolling through his phone, before walking to an awaiting car and climbing inside.
This Morning were snubbed from last night's award ceremony, losing out in the Best Daytime show category to The Repair Shop after bagging the prize for the last 12 years.
Host Alison Hammond also narrowly missed out on an accolade, with Best Presenter veterans Ant and Dec once again claiming the enviable prize. Catching up with OK! on the red carpet, Phillip's former co-host and former best pal Holly – whom he unfollowed on Instagram earlier in the day – spoke out on his
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