Phillip Schofield Addresses Firing from ITV
Phillip Schofield claims he was fired from ITV because of his brother’s conviction for sexual offenses. His brother, Timothy, was convicted in April 2023. Schofield maintains he has always been transparent with ITV and remains undecided about returning to TV presenting.
Phillip Schofield, a 62-year-old former presenter of 'This Morning,' claimed he was 'fired for someone else’s crime,' referring to his brother Timothy's conviction.
Timothy Schofield was convicted in April 2023 of 11 sexual offenses involving a child dating from October 2016 to October 2019.
Phillip spoke openly on Channel 5's 'Phillip Schofield: Cast Away,' revealing his transparency with ITV about his brother's crimes.
His agent informed him a day before his brother's sentencing that he was let go due to publicity concerns.
Schofield also admitted to a secret affair with a younger colleague at ITV but denied grooming accusations.
An ITV external review led by Jane Mulcahy KC found no evidence supporting the affair rumors.
Schofield remains undecided about returning to presenting.
The three-part series airs on Channel 5 and is available for streaming on My5.
Timothy Schofield was convicted in April 2023 of 11 sexual offenses involving a child dating from October 2016 to October 2019.
Phillip spoke openly on Channel 5's 'Phillip Schofield: Cast Away,' revealing his transparency with ITV about his brother's crimes.
His agent informed him a day before his brother's sentencing that he was let go due to publicity concerns.
Schofield also admitted to a secret affair with a younger colleague at ITV but denied grooming accusations.
An ITV external review led by Jane Mulcahy KC found no evidence supporting the affair rumors.
Schofield remains undecided about returning to presenting.
The three-part series airs on Channel 5 and is available for streaming on My5.
