Eamonn Holmes furiously lashes out at GB News co-host as she defends Phillip Schofield over his affair with a runner – hours after presenter returned to TV on Cast Away
As a seasoned observer of public lives, I must say that the journey of Philip Schofield has been nothing short of captivating. The man who once ruled our morning television screens with an iron fist of charm and wit, has now embarked on a more personal odyssey.
On Tuesday, Eamonn Holmes expressed strong frustration as he talked about the aftermath of Philip Schofield’s sensational comeback to prime-time television.
After journeying to a distant island in the Indian Ocean, Schofield’s newest three-part series on Channel 5 has sparked debate among viewers – it being his first television project since separating from ITV over 18 months prior.
The television host, who is married, faced the possibility that his career might end following his confession about fabricating an affair with a young athlete, which he had earlier discussed on the show “This Morning.
During a conversation on GB News with co-host Isabel Webster, Holmes displayed anger when she was told that the presenter didn’t break any laws by having the affair.
Why does that matter at all? He met the boy when he was fifteen, so what’s the point of continually bringing it up?
Previously, Holmes, a colleague who used to work alongside Schofield on “This Morning,” openly acknowledged feeling quite pleased about having given Schofield a tough time.
He asserted that this individual is thoroughly enamored with popularity and fame itself, stating unequivocally his obsession with it. Furthermore, he opined that the presenter merited a life of seclusion.
It was at a theater school where Schofield first encountered his lover, who was only fifteen years old at the time, as reported by The Mail on Sunday in previous disclosures.
Initially, the schoolboy inquired about work from him, which eventually resulted in a job interview. This opportunity became a role as an ITV production assistant once he turned 18. Later on, their romantic relationship started.
In the heat of Cast Away’s production, I often found myself addressing myself as the humbled, tarnished Philip Schofield – a man who had been entangled in the web of infidelity.
Previously of “This Morning,” the host commented: ‘It’s odd, but it seems that a couple more television presenters could have acted similarly.’
In the gay community, it’s quite normal to find a range in ages between individuals. This isn’t something unusual or out of the ordinary.
In the regular world, it’s not such an uncommon occurrence, but if I were in your shoes and you were a woman instead, congratulations! Job well done.
Schofield confessed to having a clandestine relationship with a junior coworker from ITV, yet firmly refutes claims of inappropriate grooming.
In the same vein, when I found myself in a similar predicament, I made it clear that I hadn’t been coerced into stepping down, yet expressed my deepest regret for the untruths I had told to ITV, my valued colleagues, my beloved wife, and friends.
An independent examination, performed by Jane Mulcahy KC on ITV’s behalf, discovered that the channel made significant attempts to uncover facts regarding an alleged relationship between Schofield and a production crew member in 2019. However, they were unable to uncover any evidence supporting the rumors.
According to a report from December 2023, Schofield chose not to participate in the investigation due to concerns about potential harm to his health.
Mulcahy stated that during her examination, she didn’t discover proof of a ‘toxic’ work environment, and she recommended ITV to support junior employees who believe that expressing their opinions might harm their professional growth.
ITV sources claim that Schofield is being called a liar, as they suspect him of falsely implicating his brother when discussing the downfall of his own professional life.
In the last installment of Channel 5’s show “Phillip Schofield: Cast Away,” he disclosed that he would never consider going back to daytime television and asserted that he was let go due to someone else’s wrongdoing.
A representative from ITV has refuted Schofield’s statements, sharing with The Mirror that his recent assertions are not accurate and appear to be fabricated once more.
We supported him during his sibling’s trial, but eventually distanced himself when matters grew overwhelming. The situation was complex, and certain connections within the show were unsustainable, as was publicized back then.
After acknowledging that he had fabricated the truth about an affair, he chose to step down from ITV entirely. While we didn’t terminate his employment, he deceived us, leading him to resign. There isn’t much more to add, and as a network, we simply want to move forward.
In the concluding part of his Cast Away series, Philip expressed that he had consistently been transparent and truthful with all his coworkers regarding his brother Timothy’s situation.
In April 2023, his 54-year-old sibling was found guilty of eleven instances of child sexual abuse that occurred from October 2016 to October 2019. These offenses included two cases involving inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor.
During the Channel 5 program, he stated that he would neither identify nor affirm his brother, whom he allegedly had no hesitation about shopping to the police. He added that the police had commended him for ensuring justice was served.
As an ardent admirer, I’d put it this way: “Despite laying out all the truths, the media portrayed me as a silent collaborator, when in reality, I was nothing of the kind.
At that point, my world began to crumble. It was a challenging task for my dear mother to learn about the family member’s situation. Sharing such news with one’s mother can be extremely difficult.
To ensure they understood I was innocent, I needed to run the entire situation by the management at ITV. In other words, I had to share all the details of what happened with them.
He added: ‘Everything came to a head the day before he was sentenced when my agent called.
The phone called and I responded, “Hey, are you in a quiet place?” – usually not a good indication. Then came the unfortunate news, “I’ve got some unexpected news; unfortunately, it appears your employment with This Morning has been terminated.” Translated: “Yeah, that’s it. It’s over. You won’t be returning to work on Monday.
Why is that so? It’s not about me; it’s the publicity you’re referring to.” (Informal: “What gives? That ain’t my business, that’s the publicity.”)
As a loyal contributor, I find myself puzzled. Why am I being let go for an offense that wasn’t mine? It seems unfair that I’m the one who’s lost my position due to his actions. The irony is, I was starting to overshadow the very program I was part of – a circumstance that should have been celebrated, not punished.
For the benefit of the program and the station, I consented to announce my resignation as it would make things more streamlined for everyone involved.
At work, I’ve consistently been transparent and truthful regarding my personal matters involving my brother. However, it seems that this transparency resulted in negative publicity, which unfortunately led to my termination, despite the actions being another person’s wrongdoing.
Approximately a week afterwards, I detonated my own tires due to his affair, as I believed the appropriate action to start making amends for everyone involved was to perform a complete acknowledgement and confession of wrongdoing.
Schofield’s daughter finds herself drawn closer to him following the difficult ordeal of his ‘heart-wrenching’ scandal on This Morning and his subsequent revelation about being gay.
Since 1993, the presenter has been happily wedded to Stephanie Lowe. Together, they are proud parents of two beautiful girls, Molly (aged 31) and Ruby (aged 28).
2020 saw a surprising revelation from him about his sexual orientation, identifying as gay. Despite this, he remained married to Stephanie initially, but they eventually separated later in the same year.
Speaking on Cast Away, Molly opened up about how hard the past few years had been on her family.
In my expertise, I often find that folks may not fully grasp this, but their actions can indeed impact others around them. It’s essential to remember the ripple effect our behaviors have on those in our lives.
Molly, acting as her father’s press representative, commented: ‘We’ve witnessed him at his most difficult moments, yet I’ve felt nothing but pride. It’s touching to see the affection people have for him. Losing that love is truly devastating.’
‘Weirdly everything that’s happened recently has made us closer.’
‘When my dad came out, it was, it was very hard for me,’ Molly continued.
The whole family found it incredibly challenging, with my mother being particularly affected as everything seemed to be in disarray. However, we had heart-to-heart conversations about it, and gradually, things have become less difficult over time.
Since his departure from “This Morning” in May 2023, prior to the public disclosure of his affair, Schofield has not been employed. Later on, Holly Willoughby, who was once a close colleague of his, also decided to leave. Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard then assumed their roles.
He quit ITV entirely after admitting he had lied to the Daily Mail about his the affair.
Despite strong beliefs among his peers that he would no longer work after his confession, Channel 5 proved them wrong.
Recently, someone mentioned: “Philip has been extremely depressed lately. He’s unsure about returning to work. This realization is heart-wrenching for him, and he acknowledges that there aren’t many options available to him.
‘He doesn’t know who will take him. He knows there is no way back to ITV or the BBC.’
Friends of Schofield are reportedly urging him to believe that he can lead a “satisfying life” outside the entertainment industry.
One said: ‘Just because he may not be on telly again doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy his life. Phil isn’t so sure though.’
Philip Schofield announces that the show “Cast Away” will be aired for three consecutive nights, starting from Monday, September 30th, at 9:00 PM, on Channel 5. You can also stream it on My5 if you miss the live broadcast.
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