Phillip Schofield steps down from ITV after affair with "much younger male"

Reading some the posts here people seem very happy that PS is being constantly ridiculed and criticised. What will make some of you happy? Him 6 feet under? Surely the man deserves to be left alone now.

His career is finished. Do we need more and more pressure heaped upon him?

and don’t give me the “then he should shrivel up and disappear” nonsense. Even when he is quiet he’s being slated.

...well said....

https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1664678794756489235

Certainly he’s in “turmoil” - I mean who wouldn’t be in that situation- but I guess, there’s times when you should talk and there’s times when you should shut up-I thought the interview was too much about him- yes do an interview but make it about the people you hurt, not about how you’re feeling- I felt it was too weighted on him tbh and felt somewhat insincere as a result

But he did tell lies and he did break his employment contract and as a result he got fired - and yes that merits a few days of waffle on a thread like this - and while yes. it does appear that he had a relationship with a man, and not a boy, Philip placed himself into this situation, no one else- while I’m sure some people may regret what they posted a week ago in the heat of the moment without all the facts, he only has himself to blame- the shouting is all but over at this stage - sorry now but I do have to laugh at people getting “outraged” at others who are just posting their thoughts on this story- you’ve contributed as much to the posts in this thread as anyone else has and more than most - so your “out-rage” posts are merely fanning the flames of discussion here, ironic as that may sound to you 😛

What’s wrong with a bit of escapism?

Nope. I believe this poster is shedding light on moral bankruptcy. Not saying you by the way.

I also enjoy posts that show posters up for who they are.

There are people trapped at home all day, often alone, due to all kinds of handicaps be they physical mental or emotional. Maybe just stuck in the house with a small baby or caring for an elderly or sick person.

It’s easy for us to sneer and look down our noses at them but I for one understand how personalities on live daytime TV can seem to appear like personal friends in time if you are watching at home and you are lonely and isolated.

Other people get over involved with sports personalities and clubs. It’s pure escapism. It’s human nature really.

The tidal wave of negativity has retreated for P the last couple of days, but expect Holly to cause a Tsunami on Monday, once again, as she can't help herself, she's looking after No 1 , and going to act oblivious to all that happened in front of her eyes. P still values her friendship, and has so far played along with the story of '' she knew nothing'', as he thinks he can win her back, but maybe when reality sets in he'll turn on her.

I actually think Phil was clever saying he reached out to Holly and she ignored him, she has now to say something positive about him so gain more sympathy

Phil has Piers Morgan and Jeremy Clarkson on his side, the Meghan haters uniting

Will This Morning get record viewers tomorrow to hear Holly who will co host with Josie or Craig

Guaranteed it will be a damp squib.

It will be a very carefully crafted statement or else not mentioned at all.

I think it will be a sickener to PS if not mentioned at all especially as he said he reached out to her, especially if it was a ploy to force her to say something.

It's isn't escapism when it's real life.

Probably something like “best of luck with the Iceland adds Phil” 😀

I’m outraged so I am- outraged- I just need to find a stamp for my letter of complaint to the head of ITV

PS- what’s the address again??? 🤪

I saw those - my spidey senses/cynic in me say “staged” but obviously absolutely no proof - there’s a picture of himself and his mum sitting on a bench in the daily mail this evening so they’re dragging this out

My guess is the other side was made to sign a non disclosure agreement, probably much to the benefit of PS.

Now ironically when it would help PS the absolute most McGreevy is bound by the NDA and can't speak out.

Funny how things work out.

Maybe the other side would like to keep their private life, private

Maybe they're mortified that the details of the affair are now tabloid fodder and the whole country is gossiping about them?

Isn't it enough that PS, who is in the public eye has a witch hunt after him, surely we can leave the innocent other party alone.

PS has stated that he has not got the other party tied to an NDA. We have to accept that as fact until proved other wise. AFAIK an NDA is not valid where criminal activity( sex with or grooming a minor) is involved

I've just read on BBC News online that Holly gave a statement, I can't watch the clip because of regional restrictions.

As expected, she does throw PS under the bus, but follows with concern for his mental health.

Did anyone watch it? It seems many on Twitter found it insincere and think she wore white to project innocence.

You’ll see it here on the daily mail site- a brief statement, spoken with some emotion- with language that encourages “moving on” and “going forward” - then….a hug….and then….ON WITH THE SHOW 😂😂😂

Its classic let’s all move on now, stiff upper lip and keep going the way only the British can do 😀

Must say she looks fantastic - if the show continues and she wants to stay on it then I think she deserves to stay- however ITV starts playing silly buggers with her, the BBC will absolutely sign her up - she’s a great presenter and honestly I don’t know what she’s done “wrong” except trust PS, like so many others have done.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12160031/Holly-Willoughby-returns-Morning-Phillip-Schofields-exit.html

A male co presenter for a start

I think the rift was to do with the news of Phils brother and his conviction. The idea that Phil knew about it and didn't contact authorities until later. Since he and Holly are thought to be joined at the hip then the public might question if she knew this as well. She distanced herself privately presumably and the rift leaked out as it does a couple of months ago. You take that and couple it with Phils relationship with McGreevy and the optics, while not illegal, look bad and she was presumably getting ahead of it all before it came out and fell out with Phil.

It would look better this morning of all mornings for Holly to have a male co presenter for continuation more than anything else.