Phillip Schofield’s former co-presenter, Holly Willoughby, has spoken out about his admission of having an affair with a much younger male colleague. Willoughby claims that she directly asked Schofield about the rumors of the affair and he denied them, which she now finds to be a lie. The broadcaster has since resigned from ITV and admitted to the affair.
The Denial
When rumors of the affair first surfaced, Willoughby says she asked Schofield directly if they were true and he denied them. She claims that finding out he lied has been hurtful. The broadcaster had been repeatedly denying the affair with the younger colleague, who is not a public figure.
The Investigation
ITV investigated the rumors of the relationship between Schofield and the younger colleague in early 2020, but both parties denied the affair. ITV spoke with various individuals who worked on This Morning and found no evidence of the affair beyond hearsay and rumors.
The Admission
In a statement on Friday, Schofield admitted to lying about the affair and apologized. The affair took place before Schofield publicly came out as gay in 2020 and while he was still married to his wife. Schofield’s former agents, YMU Group, said that honesty and integrity are core values of their business and that their relationships are based entirely on trust. They have since parted ways with Schofield.
Phillip Schofield’s affair with a younger colleague has caused quite a stir, with allegations of dishonesty and betrayal. Holly Willoughby, his former co-presenter, has claimed that Schofield lied to her about the affair. The broadcaster has since resigned from ITV and apologized for lying. While the affair itself may not be illegal, the subsequent fallout has caused significant damage to Schofield’s reputation.
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