What's next FOR PHIL?
WOMAN - UK|May 27, 2024
One year on from his ITV departure, Woman takes a look at Phillip Schofield's career demise, and his hopes for a comeback
ARIANA LONGSON
What's next FOR PHIL?

It’s been a year since life changed for Phillip Schofield. The presenter stepped down from This Morning after more than 20 years before quitting ITV following his ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a younger colleague. Since then the disgraced star, 62, has maintained a low profile.

Yet after a year out of the spotlight and with Woman recently reporting that he could be ready to share his side of the story in a tell-all book deal – a source told us, ‘Many people still hang that cloud of doubt over him and that feels unfair when he hasn’t properly had his say’ – Phil has been pictured out and about recently, which suggests things could be returning to some normality. Will he be ready to speak out and get back to public life?

Following his sensational exit from TV, the former Dancing on Ice presenter went into hiding before holing up in Cornwall with his elderly mum. At the time a source close to the family said, ‘Phil adores his mum and wanted to be with her during the difficult time,’ adding, ‘The family are taking it day by day.’

A friend close to the star revealed, ‘Phillip isn’t returning anywhere. He has been in a really bad place since he decided to tell the truth and resign from his job.’ They went to say that Phil was particularly struggling ahead of the ITV report into his conduct following claims of toxicity. ‘He has got himself into a cocoon and he is continuing to recover. He has had the report hanging over his head for a long time. It has been a thing of dread for him.’

Moving forward

Denne historien er fra May 27, 2024-utgaven av WOMAN - UK.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra May 27, 2024-utgaven av WOMAN - UK.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA WOMAN - UKSe alt
Lizzie's LONG LIST
WOMAN - UK

Lizzie's LONG LIST

No one in her family realised just how much she did at Christmas-but things would be different this year

time-read
7 mins  |
November 04, 2024
SEX-MAS Is Our favourite season!
WOMAN - UK

SEX-MAS Is Our favourite season!

Slipping into a party dress and heels and heading out for festive drinks with your other half is always a treat, isn't it?

time-read
5 mins  |
November 04, 2024
Life is different - BUT STILL *MAGICAL
WOMAN - UK

Life is different - BUT STILL *MAGICAL

After losing two limbs, Sarah de Lagarde cherishes every moment

time-read
5 mins  |
November 04, 2024
We have chocolates for BREAKFAS
WOMAN - UK

We have chocolates for BREAKFAS

TV cooking stars John Torode and Lisa Faulkner reveal their blended family Christmas plans and why you should ask guests to bring a plate of food

time-read
4 mins  |
November 04, 2024
It's time to CELEBRATE
WOMAN - UK

It's time to CELEBRATE

After a tough few months, Ruth Langsford is ready to embrace her favourite time of year

time-read
3 mins  |
November 04, 2024
T'LL BE DRUNK by 11.30am'
WOMAN - UK

T'LL BE DRUNK by 11.30am'

Chef and TV personality Gino D'Acampo on how to make Christmas run smoothly, his favourite tipple and why not to worry if it all goes wrong!

time-read
4 mins  |
November 04, 2024
'Even the PETS HAVE STOCKINGS'
WOMAN - UK

'Even the PETS HAVE STOCKINGS'

The star on all things Christmas and why she won't be making a New Year's resolution

time-read
3 mins  |
November 04, 2024
LONELY HARRY wants to come home
WOMAN - UK

LONELY HARRY wants to come home

After six years away, the prince is keen to spend Christmas in the UK, writes royal biographer Emily Andrews

time-read
3 mins  |
November 04, 2024
Being blind won't stop me LIVING MY DREAM
WOMAN - UK

Being blind won't stop me LIVING MY DREAM

When Sassy Wyatt lost her sight, she vowed to have a whole world of adventures

time-read
4 mins  |
October 28, 2024
I gave birth to my own GRANDDAUGHTER
WOMAN - UK

I gave birth to my own GRANDDAUGHTER

Kristi Schmidt was desperate to give her daughter the baby she longed for

time-read
5 mins  |
October 28, 2024