ITV has provided a timeline of how it responded to rumors of This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield’s relationship with a younger runner three years before the story burst into the public domain.
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Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has been dragged into the Phillip Schofield row after her husband Eamonn Holmes claimed "we were lied to". Eamonn, who has been outspoken in criticism of Phillip since he himself was axed from the ITV breakfast show in 2021, was responding to somebody on Twitter calling him a "hypocrite".The person shared a video of Eamonn and Ruth supporting Phillip after he came out as gay in February 2020 live on air.The couple walk over to Holly and Phil and give them both a massive hug in support.
But Eamonn has hit back at the trolls, dragging his wife Ruth into the argument too, saying: "Ruth and I have been deceived and lied to. One day I will tell the story.
"We had no issue with him being gay, only support. What transpired took us for fools.The man told us complete lies and we unfortunately believed him." It comes after 61 year old Phillip released a statement on Friday night admitting to having an 'on-off consensual relationship' with a male colleague on the breakfast programme, while he was still married to his ex-wife Stephanie Lowe.
In a statement made to MailOnline, Phillip said that he met the man in question "when he was a teenager", and wanted help getting into television. Phillip then said: "It was only after he started to work on the show that it became more than just a friendship.That relationship was unwise, but not illegal.
it is now over." He said he had hid the affair from his wife and his daytime bosses at ITV.The dad-of-two has now resigned from ITV and will not host what was his last remaining TV job, the British Soap Awards, and has also been dropped by his agents at YMU, where his daughter Molly Schofield works, 'with immediate effect'. His admission came a week after the
.ITV has provided a timeline of how it responded to rumors of This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield’s relationship with a younger runner three years before the story burst into the public domain.
Fans of Dancing On Ice believe they've worked out who could replace Phillip Schofield as presenter of the iconic ITV show – and it's not who you might expect. Phillip gave up all his ITV work, including his roles presenting Dancing On Ice and This Morning after he admitted to an affair with a much younger male colleague.
An expert has revealed that Phillip Schofield could land a job at TalkTV and restart his career after his sensational ITV exit.
Phillip Schofield now talks about his career of over 30 years on TV as a thing of the past, after stepping down from his long-time position hosting This Morning last month. But all may not be lost for the broadcaster, 61, as he could land a job at opinion-orientated news channel TalkTV to 'rebuild' his career when he is ready to, according to a PR expert.The host resigned with 'immediate effect' from This Morning last month, amid reports of a feud between him and co-host Holly Willoughby.
Holly Willoughby 's much talked about 'Are you OK?' speech left many people scratching their heads when she retuned to the This Morning sofa on Monday.
Holly Willoughby's speech on the Phillip Schofield scandal raised eyebrows when she returned to This Morning earlier in the week.
Amanda Holden was left giggling live on air as she appeared to mock Holly Willoughby's statement on Phillip Schofield while also mimicking her look. The Britain's Got Talent judge returned to her Heart Breakfast show on Tuesday (June 6) for the first time since Holly made her This Morning comeback.
Jane McDonald has been seen ahead of the 2023 British Soap Awards on Saturday 3 June after replacing Phillip Schofield as host. It was announced last week that Jane, 60, would be stepping into the former This Morning presenter's, 61, shoes after his axe from ITV.
Former Loose Women panelist Jane McDonald has been busy in rehearsals as she gets set to host the British Soap Awards this evening.
Phillip Schofield has revealed how he broke the news to his wife Stephanie Lowe after he had an affair with a younger man on This Morning. In a new interview with The Sun, 61 year old Phillip said: “She got off a plane and I phoned her up and texted saying, ‘I need to talk to you’. She called back and I told her.
Phillip Schofield is speaking out in his first interview since exiting as a host of ITV’s This Morning.
Jane McDonald has broken her silence after it was revealed that she will replace Phillip Schofield as host at the British Soap Awards following Phil admitting to having lied to ITV.The 60 year old was announced as Phillip’s replacement earlier today. Presenter Jane then took to social media to share her excitement with her followers as she described the role as a “dream come true”.
Jane McDonald has broken her silence after being announced as Phillip Schofield's replacement at the British Soap Awards.
As ITV continues to bear the brunt of the fallout following Phillip Schofield’ s fall from grace after he admitted to having an affair with a much younger colleague, another prominent part of Phil’s celebrity status that has taken a hit - is his portfolio of brand deals. Throughout the course of his career, Phil was headhunted to front a number of high profile partnerships, selling everything from second hand cars through to craft gins to all corners of the general public.
Jane McDonald has spoken of her 'excitement' after being announced as this year's host of the British Soap Awards. It comes as the singer and TV presenter has been chosen to replace regular ceremony host Philip Schofield - following his affair confession last week.
Phillip Schofield has been photographed for the first time since his affair with a 'younger' colleague at ITV was revealed. The former This Morning star was seen travelling in a black car alongside his daughter.
Phillip Schofield has been spotted and photographed for the first time following his bombshell affair revelations.
Schofield resigned from This Morning and stepped down from hosting the ceremony following a row over his extramarital affair with a younger male colleague. The presenter has also quit ITV altogether.
Following Phillip Schofield's axe from ITV, soap fans were left wondering who will be hosting the British Soap Awards. It has now been revealed that TV presenter and singer Jane McDonald will be stepping into the former This Morning presenter's shoes, to host the awards ceremony, according to The Sun.
Yet another star has come forward to reveal their upset after being interviewed by Phillip Schofield on This Morning. Kerry Katona has broken her silence, admitting that her infamous 2008 interview on the orange sofa left her feeling "suicidal." Phillip's bombshelll admission over the weekend has opened up old wounds for a number of famous faces whom he interviewed live on telly, including Jodie Marsh who was left feeling "silly" and unsupported.