Yahoo Finance Phillip Schofield – latest: ITV faces MPs’ questions on same day Holly Willoughby returns to This Morning
Phillip Schofield has been removed from the Prince’s Trust website as an ambassador in the wake of his This Morning scandal.
The disgraced presenter, who quit ITV altogether last week after admitting he lied about his “unwise” but “not illegal” affair with a younger colleague, was previously listed as an ambassador for the organisation, which was founded by King Charles III in 1976 to help disadvantaged people under 30 in the UK.
The charity has said it is “no longer appropriate” to work with him.
The latest development comes after Eamonn Holmes continues to weigh in on the controversy, hitting out at Schofield as well as his former co-star, Holly Willoughby, and broadcaster ITV.
ITV bosses are now facing questions from MPs over the scandal, with a Westminster source telling iNews that the hearing scheduled for 5 June “is scheduled to be scrutiny of the upcoming Media Bill with executives from ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5”.
According to a source, Willoughby, who has faced accusations of knowing about Schofield’s action, “has made it clear she was one of the people Phil lied to and she has nothing to hide”.
The source told The Sun that Willoughby “will return to This Morning as planned on Monday 5 June and carry on like the professional she is”.
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Read ITV’s letter on Phillip Schofield review in full: ‘We feel badly let down’
ITV addresses speculation over This Morning’s fate after Phillip Schofield admits to affair
05:00 , Inga Parkel
ITV has reacted to speculation that its daytime show This Morning could be cancelled over the Phillip Schofield scandal.
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ITV addresses speculation over This Morning’s fate after Phillip Schofield admits to affair
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ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning
04:30 , Peony Hirwani
ITV has ordered an external legal review into Phillip Schofield’s acrimonious departure from This Morning, saying: “We feel badly let down.”
Chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said a barrister will carry out a review of the facts after the 61-year-old resigned and was dropped by his talent agency admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.
In a letter to culture secretary Lucy Frazer, she also referred to wider stories about This Morning, including allegations of a “toxic culture” by former presenter Dr Ranj Singh.
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Holly Willoughby responds to Phillip Schofield’s This Morning affair scandal in brief statement
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Phillip Schofield’s This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby has issued a brief statement about Schofield’s affair scandal.
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Holly Willoughby breaks silence over Phillip Schofield scandal
‘It’s taken time to process yesterday’s news,’ Willoughby wrote
ITV confirms it investigated Schofield in 2020
03:00 , Inga Parkel
ITV has said it investigated “rumours of a relationship” between Phillip Schofield and a This Morning employee in 2020.
However, the channel said that both parties “repeatedly denied” the claims.
A spokesperson for ITV said on Saturday that the broadcaster was “not provided with, and did not find, any evidence of a relationship beyond hearsay and rumour” when it looked into the matter in 2020.
Phillip Schofield’s statement in full addressing ‘This Morning’ affair scandal
02:00 , Inga Parkel
Phillip Schofield admitted to “lying” about an affair with a This Morning employee in lengthy statement issued on Friday 26 May.
Less than one week after he quit This Morning, Schofield was dropped by his agents and announced he has formally cut ties with ITV after more than 20 years.
Read the TV star’s statement in full below:
Read Phillip Schofield’s full statement addressing ‘This Morning’ scandal
‘I am painfully conscious that I have lied to my employers at ITV,’ he said
MPs to question ITV over Phillip Schofield affair controversy
01:00 , Inga Parkel
ITV is set to be questioned by MPs about the controversy surrounding Phillip Schofield.
It’s been reported by iNews that the channel’s bosses, including chief executive Carolyn McCall, are expected to sit before the Commons Culture, Media and Sports Committee on Tuesday 5 June.
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Bosses are set to face tough questions after denying having any knowledge of secret relationship
Phillip Schofield resigns from ITV altogether
Thursday 1 June 2023 00:00 , Inga Parkel
A week after Phillip Schofield exited his role as ITV’s This Morning presenter, he resigned from the broadcaster altogether. His initial departure came amid a rumoured “feud” between him and his morning co-host Holly Willoughby.
However, in the most recent update, Schofield announced he would be leaving ITV entirely after admitting he had engaged in an extra-marital affair with a much younger staffer while he was still with ex-wife Stephanie Lowe. They later separated in 2020 after he came out as gay.
Schofield has since made it very clear that these two incidents are “unrelated”.
The celebrities weighing in on Phillip Schofield’s This Morning and ITV exit
Wednesday 31 May 2023 23:00 , Inga Parkel
The British TV world has been rocked by Phillip Schofield’s departure from ITV, the broadcaster he has worked at for more than two decades.
Schofield, who presented the ITV daytime show This Morning with Holly Willoughby, announced his departure from the series earlier this month amid reports of a behind-the-scenes “feud” between him and Willoughby.
Then on Friday 26 May, the presenter, 61, announced he was quitting ITV altogether after admitting he’d had an “unwise” but “not illegal” affair with a much younger colleague on the show and lied about it to his employers at ITV, his colleagues and friends, his agents, the media and the public.
A number of TV personalities and celebrities have since given their thoughts on Schofield’s shock exit, reports Louis Chilton and Ellie Harrison:
The celebrities who have weighed in on Phillip Schofield’s This Morning and ITV exit
Presenter left the ITV show last week, and has since split from the broadcaster altogether
Phillip Schofield lashes out at ‘people with grudges’ in first Instagram post since affair scandal
Wednesday 31 May 2023 22:00 , Inga Parkel
Phillip Schofield has issued a blunt statement in response to critics after he quit This Morning.
He wrote: “Now I no longer work on @thismorning I am free to say this. I hope you have noticed that it’s the same handful of people with a grudge against me or the show who seem to have the loudest voice.
“This Morning IS the best show to work on, with the best people. In all the years I worked there there was no toxicity. You can listen to those persistently loud voices if you like.
“But the thousands of guests over the years, thousands of staff and crew, hundreds of presenters and contributors all know, it IS a family of wonderful, talented, kind, hard working people.”
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Phillip Schofield lashes out at ‘people with grudges’ in new Instagram post
‘It’s the same handful of people with a grudge against me or the show who seem to have the loudest voice,’ said ex-This Morning presenter
Everything we know about Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield’s ‘feud’
Wednesday 31 May 2023 21:00 , Inga Parkel
Everything we know about Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield’s ‘feud’
Former ‘This Morning’ host has been a vocal critic of Schofield, who quit the ITV daytime show last week after admitting he lied about his affair with a young colleague
Holly and Phil don't know This Morning crew's names, says Eamonn Holmes
Wednesday 31 May 2023 20:00 , Inga Parkel
ITV releases letter on Phillip Schofield in full
Wednesday 31 May 2023 19:40 , Inga Parkel
ITV has ordered a barrister-led review of the facts surrounding Phillip Schofield’s exit from This Morning.
The broadcaster’s chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall confirmed the move in a letter to culture secretary Lucy Frazer on Wednesday, just days after Schofield quit ITV after he admitted lying about having an affair with a colleague from the show in 2020.
Read the letter in full below:
Read ITV’s letter on Phillip Schofield review in full: ‘We feel badly let down’
Dame Carolyn McCall has written to the Culture Secretary and Ofcom about the presenter’s departure from This Morning
Eamonn Holmes accuses ex-colleague Phillip Schofield of ‘toxicity’ and ITV of ‘cover-up’
Wednesday 31 May 2023 19:00 , Inga Parkel
Eamonn Holmes has accused Phillip Schofield of “toxicity” amid the furore over the culture on ITV’s This Morning programme.
Schofield, 61, resigned from ITV on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an “unwise, but not illegal” affair with a young male colleague on This Morning.
In the wake of his resignation, some former This Morning employees have come out to criticise the “toxic” culture at the broadcaster.
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Eamonn Holmes accuses Phillip Schofield of ‘toxicity’ and ITV of ‘cover-up’
Holmes previously presented This Morning on Fridays with wife Ruth Langsford
ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning
Wednesday 31 May 2023 18:30 , Inga Parkel
ITV orders review into Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning
Barrister will carry out review of facts around This Morning star’s departure from programme
Phillip Schofield: MPs to question ITV over affair controversy
Wednesday 31 May 2023 18:00 , Inga Parkel
ITV is set to be questioned by MPs about the controversy surrounding Phillip Schofield.
It’s been reported by iNews that the channel’s bosses, including chief executive Carolyn McCall, are expected to sit before the Commons Culture, Media and Sports Committee on Tuesday 5 June.
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MPs to question ITV over Phillip Schofield affair controversy
Bosses are set to face tough questions after denying having any knowledge of secret relationship
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“The real issue is bigger than the scandalous optics. It’s how the developments have made viewers feel,” writes Rhea Freeman.
Opinion: I’m a brand expert – this is what will happen to This Morning
The real issue is bigger than the scandalous optics. It’s how the developments have made viewers feel
Piers Morgan weighs in on the ‘This Morning’ scandal
Wednesday 31 May 2023 16:00 , Inga Parkel
Piers Morgan has compared the This Morning scandal to Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 crime film Reservoir Dogs.
“I fear we’re now entering the Reservoir Dogs phase of the This Morning scandal… and it could end up with a lot of corpsed careers,” he wrote on Twitter.
The broadcaster also shared a message calling for “a lot more questions” to be asked on the channel.
Morgan’s views come as Phillip Schofield shared a statement on Instagram to hit out at “loud voices” who have criticised him and This Morning for its “toxicity”.
Jodie Marsh takes swipe at Phillip Schofield years after heated This Morning clash
Wednesday 31 May 2023 15:00 , Peony Hirwani
Jodie Marsh has hit out at Phillip Schofield amid his This Morning affair scandal.
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Dr Ranj Singh accuses This Morning of ‘toxic culture’ as Schofield scandal grows
Wednesday 31 May 2023 14:30 , Peony Hirwani
Former This Morning mainstay Dr Ranj Singh has accused the programme of having a “toxic culture” as ITV is engulfed by the controversy surrounding Phillip Schofield’s affair.
The health expert, who appeared on the daytime TV show for 10 years, said he was “increasingly worried” about things that were happening on the programme and how people were being treated.
He claims that after he raised these concerns with top bosses at ITV he was “managed out” and has not appeared on This Morning since then.
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Wednesday 31 May 2023 14:00 , Peony Hirwani
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“The real issue is bigger than the scandalous optics. It’s how the developments have made viewers feel,” writes Rhea Freeman.
Opinion: I’m a brand expert – this is what will happen to This Morning
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Wednesday 31 May 2023 13:00 , Peony Hirwani
Phillip Schofield admits to ‘lying’ about affair with much younger This Morning employee.
In a lengthy statement issued on Friday 26 May, Phillip Schofield admitted to “lying” about having an affair with a much younger This Morning staffer.
Read his statement in full here:
Read Phillip Schofield’s full statement addressing ‘This Morning’ scandal
Watch: Phillip Schofield interviews Jodie Marsh about sex addiction in resurfaced clip
Wednesday 31 May 2023 12:00 , Peony Hirwani
Holly Willoughby ‘has nothing to hide’ about Phillip Schofield scandal and ‘will return’ to This Morning
Wednesday 31 May 2023 11:30 , Peony Hirwani
This Morning viewers are questioning whether Holly Willoughby will return to the ITV series as planned.
According to a source, Willoughby, who has faced accusations of knowing about Schofield’s action, “has made it clear she was one of the people Phil lied to and she has nothing to hide”. They say she “will return to This Morning as planned on Monday and carry on like the professional she is”.
The source told The Sun: “Holly has been affected by Phil’s actions and it has been very difficult. She is devoted to This Morning, however, and will continue to do the best job she can for them.”
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Holly Willoughby ‘has nothing to hide’ about Phillip Schofield scandal
Nadine Dorries says ITV’s ‘toxic’ This Morning should be axed after Phillip Schofield scandal
Wednesday 31 May 2023 11:10 , Peony Hirwani
From Piers Morgan to Eamonn Holmes: The celebrities who weighed in on Phillip Schofield’s This Morning and ITV exit
Wednesday 31 May 2023 10:00 , Peony Hirwani
The celebrities who have weighed in on Phillip Schofield’s This Morning and ITV exit
Voices: Lies, scandal and celebrity showdowns: Can This Morning ever recover?
Wednesday 31 May 2023 09:30 , Peony Hirwani
“The real issue is bigger than the scandalous optics. It’s how the developments have made viewers feel,” writes Rhea Freeman.
Opinion: I’m a brand expert – this is what will happen to This Morning
Phillip Schofield: MPs to question ITV over affair controversy
Wednesday 31 May 2023 09:00 , Peony Hirwani
ITV is set to be questioned by MPs about the controversy surrounding Phillip Schofield.
It’s been reported by iNews that the channel’s bosses, including chief executive Carolyn McCall, are expected to sit before the Commons Culture, Media and Sports Committee on Tuesday 5 June.
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MPs to question ITV over Phillip Schofield affair controversy
Watch Phillip Schofield's final sign off from This Morning
Wednesday 31 May 2023 08:20 , Peony Hirwani
Everything we know about Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s ‘fall-out’
Wednesday 31 May 2023 07:00 , Peony Hirwani
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Piers Morgan weighs in on the ‘This Morning’ scandal
Wednesday 31 May 2023 06:30 , Peony Hirwani
Piers Morgan has compared the This Morning scandal to Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 crime film Reservoir Dogs.
“I fear we’re now entering the Reservoir Dogs phase of the This Morning scandal… and it could end up with a lot of corpsed careers,” he wrote on Twitter.
The broadcaster also shared a message calling for “a lot more questions” to be asked on the channel.
Morgan’s views come as Phillip Schofield shared a statement on Instagram to hit out at “loud voices” who have criticised him and This Morning for its “toxicity”.
Jodie Marsh hilariously responds to old Phillip Schofield diss
Wednesday 31 May 2023 06:00 , Peony Hirwani
Jodie Marsh has belatedly responded to an old 2016 tweet from Phillip Schofield. Years ago, the disgraced presenter dissed the TV personality, writing: “Next time I’ll certainly check with @JodieMarsh that it’s ok to ask the questions she was booked to talk about!”
Now, Marsh has finally used the timing of Schofield’s recent scandals and ITV exit to her advantage.
“Unfortunately for you Phil there won’t be a next time. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer man,” she tweeted on Monday (29 May).
Unfortunately for you Phil there won’t be a next time. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer man ….. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/PSmPp1cdOg
— Jodie Marsh (@JodieMarsh) May 29, 2023
Watch: Kim Woodburn criticises Holly Willoughby over Phillip Schofield feud
Wednesday 31 May 2023 05:30 , Inga Parkel
Eamonn Holmes accuses ex-colleague Phillip Schofield of ‘toxicity’ and ITV of ‘cover-up’
Wednesday 31 May 2023 05:00 , Inga Parkel
Eamonn Holmes has accused Phillip Schofield of “toxicity” amid the furore over the culture on ITV’s This Morning programme.
Schofield, 61, resigned from ITV on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an “unwise, but not illegal” affair with a young male colleague on This Morning.
In the wake of his resignation, some former This Morning employees have come out to criticise the “toxic” culture at the broadcaster.
In a post on Instagram on Monday, Schofield hit back at the critics, saying that there was “no toxicity” on This Morning. “I hope you have noticed that it’s the same handful of people with a grudge against me or the show who seem to have the loudest voice,” he wrote.
Referring to Schofield’s comments in an interview on GB News on Monday, Holmes accused Schofield himself of “toxicity”.
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Eamonn Holmes accuses Phillip Schofield of ‘toxicity’ and ITV of ‘cover-up’
Holmes previously presented This Morning on Fridays with wife Ruth Langsford
Holly and Phil don't know This Morning crew's names, says Eamonn Holmes
Wednesday 31 May 2023 04:30 , Inga Parkel
Holly Willoughby responds to Phillip Schofield’s This Morning affair scandal in brief statement
Wednesday 31 May 2023 04:00 , Inga Parkel
Phillip Schofield’s This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby has issued a brief statement about Schofield’s affair scandal.
Read more:
Holly Willoughby breaks silence over Phillip Schofield scandal
‘It’s taken time to process yesterday’s news,’ Willoughby wrote
Phillip Schofield admits to ‘lying’ about affair with much younger This Morning employee
Wednesday 31 May 2023 03:30 , Inga Parkel
In a lengthy statement issued on Friday 26 May, Phillip Schofield admitted to “lying” about having an affair with a much younger This Morning staffer.
Read his statement in full here:
Read Phillip Schofield’s full statement addressing ‘This Morning’ scandal
‘I am painfully conscious that I have lied to my employers at ITV,’ he said
Watch: Amanda Holden slams Phillip Schofield live on radio
Wednesday 31 May 2023 02:30 , Inga Parkel
Piers Morgan empathises with Phillip Schofield
Wednesday 31 May 2023 02:00 , Inga Parkel
Before Phillip Schofield completely resigned from ITV after confessing he had an affair with a much younger staffer, Piers Morgan said Schofield was “heartbroken” after leaving This Morning.
In a scathing op-ed for The Sun, Morgan empathised with the disgraced broadcaster, saying that “Phillip’s not the evil monster he’s being painted as, nor is he the angel his previously halo-clad reputation suggested”.
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