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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 .

welbeck Thu 01-Jun-23 19:32:21

www.politicalite.com/exclusive/exclusive-eyewitness-reveals-all-on-phillip-schofields-cosy-date-with-alleged-toyboy-lover/

note, this is not a picture of MM with PS

Iam64 Thu 01-Jun-23 19:24:39

Exactly welbeck, an affair is something that happens between two consenting adults

welbeck Thu 01-Jun-23 19:22:23

an affair ??
that's both dignifying it, and minimising his conduct.
hands up who believes he made one error . . .

lemsip Thu 01-Jun-23 19:12:43

Phillip Schofield's loyal wife has been left both furious and devastated by his admission that he had an affair with a much younger colleague during their marriage.

Friends say that Stephanie Lowe, the mother of the presenter's two grown-up daughters, had no idea he was in a relationship because Schofield had always described the man as a friend and colleague.

It can also be revealed that the former This Morning star's eldest daughter Molly only found out about her father's statement to the Daily Mail in which he admitted lying over the relationship with the man just minutes before the story broke.

Friends say that she was at work at YMU, the talent agency that represented Schofield for 35 years, when she found out.

Staff there say she was in such shock she had to be comforted before going home.

Iam64 Thu 01-Jun-23 18:54:33

GrannyGravy13, that’s a very telling scene you paint. Arrogant selfishness never a good look.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 01-Jun-23 18:20:42

We saw PS with his wife at Heathrow Airport, he was striding through the crowds, holding his passport and boarding card not quite pushing folks out of the way but coming pretty close. His wife was trying to keep up whilst carrying what appeared to be a very heavy and large item of hand luggage along with her handbag.

Obviously not a gentleman as my DH and AS’s would and do carry my hand luggage if it is weighty.

maddyone Thu 01-Jun-23 18:13:17

I think that photo has made me more able to articulate why I never really liked him. Yes, he looks smug and supercilious, and actually to me, he looks totally false. What you see is not what you get, and it appears that is maybe true. He’s too sickly nice, that’s how he came across. I’ve been thinking where I might have seen him since I don’t ever watch GM, and I think he has presented some other things. It was announced that he’s been dropped from presenting some awards this weekend, I think it’s soap awards possibly, and it was announced who was replacing him, but I can’t remember who it was because I was busy getting ready to go out and didn’t take too much notice.

FannyCornforth Thu 01-Jun-23 13:25:24

grin It’s a cracker isn’t it.
What a smug 🤬

Doodledog Thu 01-Jun-23 10:40:30

Do you think the photographer for that book was trying to tell us something? grin.

Kate1949 Thu 01-Jun-23 10:08:39

Supercilious is a perfect word for how he comes across Fanny. I've watched TM many times. Most days a chef cooks them something and Schofield looks into the camera whilst he's eating with a 'Don't you wish you were me' look on his face.

FannyCornforth Thu 01-Jun-23 10:00:29

This is Schofield's autobiography.

When I first saw the cover when it came out, I honestly thought that some wag had photoshopped it as a mickey take.

I have never before seen such a supercilious expression.

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

Any Teen Will Do?

(shamelessly stolen from Tattle grin)

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Fanny smile

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 13:22:12

precis