Phillip Schofield, who on Friday resigned from ITV after confessing he lied about a relationship he had with “a more youthful male coworker” at This Morning, has actually dealt with a number of debates in current months.
The seasoned television speaker, 61, revealed he was stepping down from providing the ITV talk program with “instant impact” last weekend.
His co-presenter Holly Willoughby will stay on the program, however is taking early half-term vacation leave.
In a declaration launched through the Daily Mail, the speaker apologised for lying about the relationship.
He stated: “The very first thing I wish to state is: I am deeply sorry for having actually lied to them (the Daily Mail), and to lots of others about a relationship that I had with somebody dealing with This Morning.
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“I did have a consensual on-off relationship with a more youthful male coworker at This Morning.
He included that the relationship was “not prohibited”, however had actually been “risky”.
He went on: “I am painfully mindful that I have actually lied to my companies at ITV, to my coworkers and good friends, to my representatives, to the media and for that reason the general public, and most significantly of all to my household.
“I am so extremely, extremely sorry, as I am for having actually betrayed to my spouse.”
The statement comes less than a week after he stated he was stepping down from This Morning following rumours of stress with co-presenter Willoughby.
Previously this month, reports emerged which stated the 2 speakers were hardly speaking off-camera.
Following press protection that their relationship had actually come under pressure, Schofield hailed Willoughby as his “rock” in a declaration to The Sun.
He stated: “As I have actually stated prior to, Holly is my rock. We’re the very best of buddies– as constantly, she is an amazing assistance on screen, behind the scenes and on the phone.
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“Holly has actually constantly been there for me, through thick and thin. And I’ve been there for her. The last couple of weeks have not been simple for either people.”
In spite of the speculation, the duo placed on a joined front throughout the program recently and made no recommendation to stories in journalism about their relationship.
Simply a day prior to he stepped down This Morning, his bro Timothy was imprisoned for 12 years for sexually abusing a kid.
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The speaker stated “I no longer have a sibling” following guilty decisions in April.
Last September, Holly and Phil likewise dealt with a reaction