Phillip Schofield has been axed as an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust as the charity says it is “no longer appropriate” to work with him. Schofield, 61, resigned from ITV on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.
The relationship took place while the TV star was still married to wife Stephanie Lowe and before he came out publicly as gay. A Prince’s Trust spokesperson said: “In light of Phillip’s recent admissions, we have agreed with him that it is no longer appropriate to work together.”
Schofield is in a group photo which is still on the charity’s website featuring the King and other celebrity ambassadors. Since Schofield’s resignation, This Morning has been plagued by allegations of “toxicity”.
In another development yesterday, MP John Nicolson on the Commons culture, media and sports committee told the i newspaper that he is looking forward to “getting some answers” from ITV bosses, who are reportedly set to appear in front of the committee on Tuesday.
They had been scheduled to appear before the committee to discuss the draft Media Bill. The committee has informed them they will also face questions over public concern regarding the revelations the axed presenter had an affair with a much younger male colleague.
Mr Nicolson, the SNP shadow culture secretary and former BBC journalist told the paper: “The issues that have erupted around ITV of late have of course been a cause for concern, and I look forward to seeking clarity from ITV representatives.”
This story is from the May 31, 2023 edition of The Independent.
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