According to reports, Phillip Schofield’s past lover openly confessed his feelings in front of colleagues at an event.
The younger man, who so far remains unnamed, allegedly declared his feelings “in no uncertain terms”.
According to the Mail On Sunday, Phillip’s secret partner was a regular guest of the former TV host to glamorous events.
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It was at one of these events in 2021 – an awards ceremony – in which the TV aide allegedly “[declared] his love for Phil in no uncertain terms.”
However, a probe launched by ITV in 2020 concluded that Phillip and his ex-lover “categorically and repeatedly” denied their relationship.
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Some of Schofield’s former colleagues, including journalist Dan Wootton, were said to have reported the relationship at the time, but were met with disdain.
Dan told the MailOnline, “I was executive editor of The Sun at that point and had spoken to eight household name ITV stars who were raising concerns about Phillip’s ‘toxic’ behaviour, specifically the inappropriate relationship with the man.
“Surely, at the very least, I pushed Moore, ITV has a duty to investigate the information we were presenting to him?
“But he made it clear the broadcaster had no intention of doing so.”
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Other colleagues, such as fellow This Morning host and Phil’s best friend, Holly Willoughby, claim that Phillip “lied” to everyone about the scandalous affair.
Holly took to Instagram to share her truth, writing: “It’s taken time to process yesterday’s news.
“When reports of this relationship first surfaced, I asked Phil directly if this was true and was told it was not.
“It’s been very hurtful to now find out that this was a lie.”
Fellow ITV colleague Eamonn Holmes also tweeted about the scandal, writing: “Ruth and I [were] deceived and lied to… What transpired took us for fools.
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“The man told us complete lies and we unfortunately believed him.
“Schofield has finally been caught out, but he’s not the only guilty party. Four high members of ITV management knew what sort of man he was.”
Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary have been confirmed as the temporary hosts of This Morning, until a permanent replacement for Phillip Schofield is announced.
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