Phillip Schofield Describes Post-Scandal Life After ITV Exit

Former “This Morning” host Phillip Schofield has broken his silence three years after a scandal that abruptly ended his long-running career, describing the period that followed as “utterly brutal.” Schofield, who left ITV in May 2023 after controversy surrounding an “unwise, but not illegal” affair with a younger colleague, said he has since stepped away from public life and has settled into what he calls a calmer routine.

In statements shared after his departure from broadcasting, the 64-year-old said he has adjusted to life away from media scrutiny and is focused on maintaining close relationships. He said he decided “a while ago that I just wanted a quiet life with family, friends I can trust and my dog,” adding that he has “keeps [his] head down.” Schofield also said there was “no way back” after the controversy became public.

The affair had serious personal and professional consequences. Schofield had been married to Stephanie, whom he married in 1993, and he came out publicly as gay in 2020. According to his account, the relationship with his wife shifted after the rumours and later confirmation, with the couple separating in February 2020, though they remained married at...