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Phillip schofield

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nellenoxin Sat 27-May-23 18:11:44

Am I being a bit slow but why is Phillip Schofield being thrown under the bus now? He came out about his sexuality , now revelations about an affair with consensual teenager that he covered up to protect identity , Maybe I'm being naïve but not sure why there has been such a big disconnect from TV at this point .

Callistemon21 Wed 31-May-23 10:55:45

maddyone

Yes tickingbird an outside agency should look into it and that agency should be the police.

I agree.

There is a lot of speculation and it needs to be investigated properly.
ITV bosses need to look at the alleged culture of bullying too.

maddyone Wed 31-May-23 10:58:01

I haven’t got time today to read the whole thread now as it appears to be 16 pages long, and I’ve got two small boys coming after lunch till Thursday evening. I’m just going straight to the end of a few threads before getting on with stuff.

maddyone Wed 31-May-23 11:00:16

What I have learned from all this is that whilst I always disliked Schofield, and I had no idea why and certainty rarely saw him, now I know my gut feeling of distaste was fully justified.

FannyCornforth Wed 31-May-23 11:02:41

I hope that you had a lovely break maddy smile

There is lots of information on the thread which will answer your questions on why it’s an ongoing news story of great interest

maddyone Wed 31-May-23 11:07:13

Oh thank you Fanny, we had a lovely break and it was nice to be away from everything for a day or two. Met some lovely people, visited Amsterdam and Bruges, and although we’ve been to both before, it was a nice change. I’ll have to read the thread later, but we both just felt when we returned and put on the news, oh God, it’s still all over the news!

FannyCornforth Wed 31-May-23 11:10:58

Maddy in a nutshell - allegations of underage grooming; bullying; ITV top brass being complicit and all other sorts of nastiness

FannyCornforth Wed 31-May-23 11:11:39

I’m pleased it was so nice Maddy

Callistemon21 Wed 31-May-23 11:25:35

maddyone

What I have learned from all this is that whilst I always disliked Schofield, and I had no idea why and certainty rarely saw him, now I know my gut feeling of distaste was fully justified.

I obviously have no taste as I used to like him.
But I've very rarely watched GM.

Sparklefizz Wed 31-May-23 11:38:28

His wife just looks so very happy in the photos circulating online of their holiday together in South Africa. She obviously thought the world of him and my heart goes out to her in all of this ......

MayBee70 Wed 31-May-23 12:08:40

Callistemon21

maddyone

What I have learned from all this is that whilst I always disliked Schofield, and I had no idea why and certainty rarely saw him, now I know my gut feeling of distaste was fully justified.

I obviously have no taste as I used to like him.
But I've very rarely watched GM.

I’ve always liked him too. I have a lot of respect for people that work on tv as hosts or link people because a lot of people think it’s easy but it isn’t and not many people could do it.

maddyone Wed 31-May-23 13:21:33

Thanks for the precise Fanny.

maddyone Wed 31-May-23 13:22:12

precis

FannyCornforth Wed 31-May-23 13:28:45

I couldn’t remember how to spell precis - hence the use of ‘in a nutshell’ 🤭

maddyone Wed 31-May-23 13:48:20

Fanny smile

Primrose53 Wed 31-May-23 14:35:25

These so called “National Treasures” often hide very dark secrets because they are so famous that they become untouchable. Thinking the likes of Savile, Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall and now Philip Schofield.

I am pretty sure that in the next few years another one will be unveiled because his behaviour is very inappropriate and he has got far too big for his boots!

I am just watching and waiting really. He is already being seen quite a bit less than he was on TV so I am wondering if he is being investigated as we speak.

A couple of years before the Savile story broke on TV I joined a conversation on a forum and said I would not trust him an inch, he was very creepy etc and outlined my reasons. I was called every name under the sun, told I should be ashamed of saying things about the man who made millions for charity and was a friend of the royals. When all was revealed I made a point of finding that old thread and went back on saying “I told you so”.😉

I know it’s not scientific but I can always tell a wrong ‘un straight away whether it’s in real life or on TV.

Callistemon21 Wed 31-May-23 14:52:13

Sparklefizz

His wife just looks so very happy in the photos circulating online of their holiday together in South Africa. She obviously thought the world of him and my heart goes out to her in all of this ......

Yes, she and their children are the ones who need our thoughts
sad

Iam64 Wed 31-May-23 14:55:14

So far, there is no complaint for the police to investigate. There are concerns and questions for itv executives and presenters. That’s where a current investigation should be directed but who will investigate?
As Fanny and others have pointed out, the internet, you tube has many images and videos of Schofield enjoying the company of young men

Jackiest Wed 31-May-23 18:11:16

Headline from the Express
"Phillip Schofield axed by Prince’s Trust as role is 'no longer appropriate' after affair"
A case kettle and pot here I think.

The article is not really worth reading but here it is www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1775778/Phillip-Schofield-princes-trust-Ambassador-axed-affair-this-morning

Casdon Wed 31-May-23 18:24:12

This article really is worth reading, it outlines the terms of reference for the inquiry, and clarifies details about ITV’s original investigation.
www.itv.com/news/2023-05-31/itv-instructs-lawyer-to-review-phillip-schofield-and-this-morning-controversy

Iam64 Wed 31-May-23 19:37:50

It’s good that an experienced Barrister is to lead an inquiry.

Seluj Thu 01-Jun-23 00:29:03

I think TM has run out of steam and be scrapped.

FannyCornforth Thu 01-Jun-23 00:40:47

Seluj

I think TM has run out of steam and be scrapped.

It will be.
And replaced with something extremely similar.
Like with The News if The World / Sun on Sunday

welbeck Thu 01-Jun-23 00:53:33

www.politicalite.com/exclusive/exclusive-phillip-schofield-teen-mathew-mcgreevy-left-itv-to-work-in-cumbria-pub/

bikergran Thu 01-Jun-23 09:00:49

I suppose there will be yet another book! at the end of all this. Wonder what the title will be hmm

Doodledog Thu 01-Jun-23 09:36:58

Any Teen Will Do?

(shamelessly stolen from Tattle grin)