Schofield Cast Away Channel 5

I would think that regardless of whether or not anyone would want to work with him, is the risk any tv channel would be taking because of public opinion.

We only have to look at the reaction to Castaway to see that he's probably not a good bet as far as ratings are concerned, and let's face it ratings are what matters.

I've no problem with Schofield.

Older men having younger lovers isn't unheard of.

He's not the first, and won't be the last.

MissAdventure

I've no problem with Schofield.

Older men having younger lovers isn't unheard of.

He's not the first, and won't be the last.

I agree with this. Nobody's business but theirs.

But that is not why he left This Morning.

Smileless, where could evidence have been presented if not at ITV? There was no court case. As the evidence they heard was not made public it is not possible to say whether there was anything damning or not without insider knowledge.

I don't know why he left this morning.
I thought it was because of his relationship with the young guy?

That's my point Doodledog there is no evidence that PS groomed this young man. I agree that it isn't possible to say either way without insider knowledge but that hasn't stopped the speculation.

Clearly those with the inside knowledge are unable or unwilling to say which is why for me, the entire saga has been a witch hunt.

Many of those who worked with him disliked him, so was the condemnation at the time because they thought the accusations could be true, or because they wanted them to be.

There is evidence that an adult, much older man in a position of power started a relationship with a young man he first met as a 15 year old. Schofield claims it was homophobia that led to criticism and believes he’d have been approved of if he’d had a relationship with a girl not a boy,
He also claims that in gay circles, it’s very common for older men to have young lovers. Firstly, that isn’t the case with my gay friends, secondly -being not unusual doesn’t make it ok.

I suppose part of the problem is he was pretending to be something he wasn't.

Wholesome family man, top banter with Fern and then Holly. All friends together.

The young guy would have been easily swayed by money, attention and the promise of a job as a runner.

Sad state of affairs really. No, I won't be watching.

I watched it.

The surprise for me was Joanna Lumley popping up to show support for him.

Must have some redeeming qualities if Joanna likes him.

I do believe he was thrown under a bus. I also think that his brother's court case could have been an issue with ITV.

As for Holly, well, I've never been a fan. I'd not have been unhappy to see her booted off TV.

Stopped watching this Morning when John Leslie then Fern Britton left. Scoffield wasn’t arrested or charged with anything so how can he be judged innocent or guilty

Are you personal friends with Joanna? She's an interesting character isn't she, all round good egg, friend of the gurkhas and all that.

Funny how people believe this stuff.

I find there's a culture of over-sharing and everyone seems to be a victim with a sob story. Philip Schofield needs to be relevant and always comes across as so smug. Most people would want to keep their head down. I don't think we've heard the last of him unfortunately.

Anniebach

Stopped watching this Morning when John Leslie then Fern Britton left. Scoffield wasn’t arrested or charged with anything so how can he be judged innocent or guilty

John Leslie wasn't exactly whiter than white either...

Arrested and found guilty?

Arrested and charged on a number of occasions, but either found not guilty or charges dropped. But his reputation was well known in Edinburgh.

Quote MissInterpreted Tue 01-Oct-24 15:53:52
Arrested and charged on a number of occasions, but either found not guilty or charges dropped. But his reputation was well known in Edinburgh.

Then not guilty . This is so like the thread about bullying on
Strictly, the accuser was a liar and mentally ill, seems much depends on liking or not liking.

Charges being dropped doesn't necessarily mean that a person is innocent, which I'm sure you well know. It has nothing to do with whether I like or dislike the man - but, as I say, his reputation was well-known locally and I do know women who had rather a lot to say about their own experiences with him.

Surprised anybody watched it.

It's 3 parts isn't it?

Anniebach

Stopped watching this Morning when John Leslie then Fern Britton left. Scoffield wasn’t arrested or charged with anything so how can he be judged innocent or guilty

He hasn't been. He was sacked from his job, and nobody wants to work with him. I don't think anyone has said he was arrested and found guilty, have they?

Assuming you are talking about Schofield, that is.

Yes Schofield, wonder if no one would work with him because he isn’t a nice person or because he had an affair

I’d be flabbergasted if it was due to an affair Annie -

So he is not a nice person, must be really unpleasant

According an ITV spokesman, not named of course, PS wasn't sacked, he resigned.

How true that is I've no idea.

Rekarie - I read the same, he resigned