The presenter was interviewed by his co-host Holly Willoughby on Friday's edition of This Morning.
"You never know what's going on in someone's seemingly perfect life, what issues they are struggling with, or the state of their wellbeing - and so you won't know what has been consuming me for the last few years. With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.
"Of course they are worried about Steph, but I know they will scoop us both up. My friends are the best, especially Holly, who has been so kind and wise - and who has hugged me as I sobbed on her shoulder. At ITV, I couldn't hope to work with more wonderful, supportive teams."Every day on This Morning, I sit in awe of those we meet who have been brave and open in confronting their truth - so now it's my turn to share mine.
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So glad you're covering important stuff like this and not irrelevant showbiz fluff like the RussiaReport
If my husband told me after almost three decades of my life dedicated to him that he would have preferred to have been with a boy, he would wake up a eunuch..
Its 2020. Is this really news worthy? Are there no pressing issues to report on? Everything has an agenda, I wonder what his is 🙄🙄.
There may be some things I could care less about than this. But not many.
Does anybody really care? Honestly? Other than his immediate family, it’s not news. Every paper is full of it. It’s all over the news channels. Come on for God’s sake.
up and grateful🙏
This shouldn't be news. I think most people suspected he's a whoopsie.
So fucking what?
I am confused as to why this is news. Being gay is just a sexual preference, just as normal as being heterosexual. When these stories make big media news, it then makes it seem to be abnormal, otherwise why would it be news. I feel media is to blame for those scared to come out.
His poor wife and children, he must have known this for years and to know you are gay means he must have experimented while in wedlock. I am definitely not anti gay as my son is gay and he is very happy and so am I because he has found himself. Why go so public about this.
Forgive me if I don't join in the applause. I think that married men have a basic duty to protect their wife and kids from their extramarital sexual desires. All men have extramarital sexual desires. Why is it brave to subject your family to them?
And?
Inspite of science, biology, physiology, honesty and plain common sense.
No ones business but their own - let them get on with their lives as they please
Love him, knew he was into men the first time I saw him on TV, but It’s sad that people in this day and age still have to “come out” and cause such ruckus in the media, like being gay is something other than just being a normal human being and you have to “come clean” with it. 😪
For all those who didn’t notice all this time, there ya go 🙄
I'd like a refund of my license fee, this is not news
bbc5live I’m more surprised to find he’s been married for 27 years with 2 daughters
I firmly believe that his attitude stinks and whatever he does it’s all about Pip Schofield.His co-presenter outshines him and in order to regain his status as Numero Uno he’s resorted to this.He got rid of Fern Britton but he can’t budge”the willabooby”.
This isn't news. Where's the Russia report?
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Fair play Philip 👍
yay yay gay gay, timetocelevrete bravemanunderpressure
Gay, not bi must be so hard for his family but they are embracing him so that shows true love.
Philip Schofield does a Kevin Soacey
bbc5live Why is it headline news? Do the rest of us actually need to know or care? It’s his life.
Four (sorry, five) questions not asked. Yeah? And? So? What? He's still the same man. Still in the same job. It's nobody's business. He still has a wanky selfie of himself with a dickhead who calls gay men 'tanktop wearing bumboys' Can we just leave it now?
Why is this a big deal? We all want equality so why make an issue? Hes gay, ok so are millions of other people. I'm not, so what! Urghhh so over all this. Let's all live how we want to
The BBC, a waste of their own time and everybody else's.
I know its so hard Phil I'm proud of you xx
For those with long memories, can someone at the beeb check the broom in the broom cupboard is ok. I know Andi Peters was also in there so thinking it should be fine.
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Blimey, so he's come out of the broom cupboard....
They are best friends as well as husband and wife. She has known for a long time and is supporting him. That's all we need to know. The fact he is gay doesnt cancel their marriage out. This is just about him being who he really is, and they fully support him.
Is ANYONE surprised by this?
This is not a surprise to be honest. The minute I saw Phillip I just assumed he is gay. This is important for because for some people it takes time to figure things out. I know he married a woman has kids. I wish Phillip well glad he came out.
I knew after he came out of the broom cupboard
So he’s gay. Not like he’s been in two relationships move on
It's good that he has finally come out as gay but I do feel sorry for his wife
What a lovely interview/coming out broadcast. Spoken from heart. Wishing you all the love and happiness going forward Phil.
I give zero fucks He's lied to his poor wife and stolen her life For 27 years If this was an affair with another woman he would be crucified, because he's gay he's lauded by sycophants Wrong
Who is Philip Schofield, and why should anyone care? France is burning, the German economy is tanking, China is in turmoil, Palestine is firing rockets into Israel – and the BBC is ignoring it all and instead reporting tittle-tattle such as this.
wow so what, any thoughts for his deceived family
This isn't news If this is all you can find to waste licence fee payers' money on it's time to ScraptheBBClicencefee .
In other news, water is wet, fire is hot and Sturgeon hates England.
The way things are going, i am going to be impressed only when someone 'goes in as being not gay'. For 27 years, he's suffered in silence and now this....... most midlife crises suffering males go out and buy a sports car. He ruins the life of three women he 'loves'. What BS!
As you scroll through Facebook and see the negative comments and pictures regarding Schofield and today’s admission of being gay, just to sit watching the TV and see the pain he was going through to deliver his story, give the man a break
So what?
So what if he is gay. He's being true to himself which is the main thing. Hes got the love and support from his family and friends.
This is news? And the BBC wonder why people are reluctant to pay the licence?
27 years of marriage a sham. Feel for his poor wife. He should’ve done it sooner.
And....?
Potential new partners... SimonCowell ... davidwalliams ... Scottish MPs ... ?
He came out before the news papers probably outed him this weekend .
Good on him. Better to be truthful than live a lie.
BBC News outing Dermot O'Leary?
I was very moved by Philip’s interview with Holly.
I'm not bothered if he's a homosexual or if he's dead personally.
In what way does this qualify as news ? Who cares ?
Y’know, I can’t wait until people stop feeling they have to “come out” as anything because it really doesn’t matter to anyone but them and their loved ones.
I'm not bothered if he's a homosexual or he's dead personally.
And what about him being a self serving narcissist, grovelling to the royals, totally self obsessed, his only friend is his mirror, and the main question to himself is ( will this effect my career ) totally ruthless.....
Shame folk still feel they have to ‘come out’ about their sexual preferences though...I hope Phil finds happiness and love again 😎
In other 'news' - water is wet!!!
Good luck to him though , I love Philip and it’s not really a surprise when I think about it , just feel sorry for his wife ,after all they’ve been living a lie for so many years
But he’s not gay , is he he has children he’s maddie to a women so therefore surly he’s Bi
Sending love 💕
Honestly! I don’t care, that announcing it on TV seems self serving,his wife and children are backing him I presume? Another Woke pillock🇬🇧
I don't know what to do with this information. I am wondering if a state broadcaster's is informing me of this news because it has some impact on me or society, if so, then should it not publish news about the 'coming out' of all or has the BBC news become a soap opera live.
Hes been grey for years.
Very nice guy is Philph, was very kind to my young son on the Saturday children’s programme he hosted. I’ve never forgotten that. Good luck to him great character. Hope things work out, no reason they shouldn’t. Gay people part of us and much loved members of the community.
Think it was the media thinking something btwn Holly & Phillip happening but Holly along with very close family & friends knew.
bbc5live Please tell me why is Holly being the mouthpiece for phillipscofield
So what!!
And ..... another thing to take heat off of Andy’s situ.
This makes national news because....?
Who cares
Tomorrow's Fish & Chips paper....
Good for him
Forgive my ignorance but I have to ask...How is this possible?
Who cares
Oh wow, if you didnt know years ago , does it really matter
Seriously I don't give a hoot. If he wants to bat on the other foot then it's his choice, I just find it hard he's lived a lie for many years.
Who? And why should anyone care? Just do you.
Good for him👏👏
Why is someone’s sexuality news? Think I’ve woken up in 1950 🤔
I would never of guessed this wow.. Must of been weird..just seems a very public way of admitting it..next ule be seeing pics of him with his new boyfriend..reckon that's why now he's decided to come out..but fair play..not a bad thing really
Probably the last person in the whole country who had not yet realized that he was actually gay. 😇
Wasted his wife’s life. Bravery my arse.
Have to say I'm surprised. Never gave the slightest hint that he might be over the years. But surely with a long marriage and children he's bisexual. Makes no difference to me anyway.
I feel sorry for his wife. All those years. It’s just mean & selfish to have treated someone like this
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No one cares.
Doesnt really come as a suprise, always thought it.
Bless him.. have a good life.But it was obvious.
David lammy next I reckon. How woke.
No one cares but it’s not my idea of ‘brave’. Of course his wife is ‘supportive’ she will have a nice settlement and to be honest thoroughly deserved but can we have real news ... riots in France are surely more important
Hilarious!
I couldn't care less but why do people who know they are gay get married and lead a false life and especially their partners who could have met someone else. Just stay single!
Shock.....not!
Wouldn’t you know it the earth hasn’t stopped and life goes on
Not news, next?
Nobody cares. The Schofmeister can shag whoever he likes.
Who gives a toss what he is. And why is this considered headline news? Even just news?🤣
Prove it!
bbc5live and Why is this news
The amount of people with the attitude “I don’t care so nobody does” is frightening. Imagine being so closed-minded
I'm shocked. Well, probably not. Anyroad, who cares? Be happy, feller.
There is no poor wife.. I guess when you have been together as long as they have you become one especially when you are as close as they are. There would of been a point when she knew, she wont be alone and they will still grow old together there love is so strong. Well done Phil
spurshottotty
Who gives a monkey
I’m sure we all guessed that along long time ago.
Looking to move to the bbc?
Pray for Gordon the Gopher. Let's be honest is anyone really shocked, just waiting on Agnes Brown coming out and telling us she's actually a man. Next
Cliff Richard next
Instead of everyone tossing him off, how about some respect for his poor wife, who’s marriage was a complete sham. This tory bootlicker can get in the bin
So what ,it should not even be an issue .
He’s come out of the broom cupboard!
Bet his wifes pleased about that
Mid life crisis that's all it is...
Why is this news - i do not want to know who sleeps with who - feel so sorry for his family ☹️
Is anyone surprised?
Surprise, surprise! We all knew, just like with rickymartin
It’s this the same Philip Schofield who has his hand up a gofers arse for years noshitsherlock
Does it matter
If he’s happy that’s all what matters tbh 🏳️🌈
He isn't brave, the brave thing would have been to announce he is gay at the beginning of his career, instead of waiting until he is wealthy and famous.
‘Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the gayest/queerest/cis/trans of them all’...?
I always thought he was a bit camp but fair play for coming out
Bet he’s been blackmailed!
I've never remotely cared that he was gay all along. People who know, knew.
He’s finally come out of the broom-cupboard.
What a disgrace!! I feel for his family . His poor wife and kids are having to deal with this now being in the public domain . I have NO sympathy for schofield what so ever . In fact I now despise him , not that he will care about that ! Or anyone else so it seems !!
Has he come out as Tory yet?
Is someone's sexuality news worthy, who cares
bbc5live Well done on the deception of your wife for all these years .
What is that rumbling in the distance? Oh, It's the disapproval of middleaged conservative white middle class.
Meh
And the pope is a catholic eh. How did anyone not know, and why is this even newsworthy
Why the hell is this news? Stupid humans.
So what?
Meanwhile Gordon the Gopher is having flashbacks and Sooty has checked into therapy! 😳😳
Nobody gives a f**k
We really don’t care, because we all still love him.
How can a man or woman live to their mid 50's, and only realize *then* that they're gay? If you're gay - you know it. People who say they're 'confused' are probably in denial, about being gay.
Attention seeker, just keep it yourself there is no law that says the public need to know 🤔
In other news, the Pope is catholic!
Eh?
Who gives a fuck
Good on him hope he don't do a Michael Barrymore and ruin his career.
Impossible. The sexual chemistry between him and Holly was palpable!
LOL nice of you to tell me, but you will be glad to know I couldn't care less
Really.
bbc5live
Oh surprise surprise 🙄
Worst kept secret ever.🤣
Is this the new woke card. Jameela yesterday in trouble suddenly announces she is gay, Phil accusations of bullying, he comes out as gay. Just expecting bercow and Prince Andrew to announce now 🙄
We knew it anyway Phil! But good on you!💞🙋🏼♀️
Fucking thought so!
A fraud
What a selfish pr1ck he's been. Nothing about his poor wife who has been deceived all of these years... I'm disgusted with the way he's treated her and cast her to one side... Thoughts are with her...not him!
Oh wow, that’s a real shock. Thought it was a hoax for a minute. Still love him as much as I did yesterday. Wish him and his family the very best in the future whatever that may mean for them 🥰🥰🥰
Isn’t it 35 years late ?
_wishingwells cute that he's trying to stay relevant because no one likes him for being a Boris kiss ass.
JON_BANKSY Well done 👍
I assumed he was already.
Not news. It only concerns him and his family. So what is happening in France? Are the police and firemen still fighting? Are the police still attacking the public? Have the Dutch farmers settled their dispute? How is Leo Varadkar faring in the Irish election campaign?
The only people his sexuality will have an impact on are his family. From his statement they have been extremely supportive and that they are all very close. Being gay will not change the fact that he's always been and will remain to be a great presenter.
Something we already knew.
bbc5live This is old news! It's been known for years he preferred guys? 😒
😮😮 thought he was married children, straight, well give him the balls for saying it,excuse the pun 😂etc
I hope youl find peace now, good on you for ‘coming out’ it couldn’t have been easy. Nothing to be ashamed about it’s part of being human. Best wishes for the future to you and your wife in whatever way you both move forward 👍🏽❤️💋
Already had a feeling he was. But well done to him. That was a very brave thing to do
Never
Who knew!?! 🤔😏😉
Wonder what Boris and his chums are announcing today, whilst everyone is discussing this
Honestly that's so damn lovely. Reminds me of my experience with my brother and, later, my dad. Well done, Phillip and well done his family and friends.
He surely must of tried it before he likes it
Can people reallu tell by the way he presents himself or the way he speaks? I think its pretty obvious...and here is another one, James Corden.
At this rate we won't need to worry about mankind being wiped out by climate change!
I thought people already knew.
Congratulations Phillip. Wishing you all the happiness in the world 🌈
No it isn't news. Literally no one cares. It's all about getting attention
Do I give a toss? No
Wouldn't be on MSM if he was in France? ... 🤔
How is this top in the news or even News at all just like sports isn’t News, what is happening in politics is news or when a war broken out is news or if people’s human rights are being broken that’s news not this is a personal matter nothing more.
Surprising? 🤔😏
I feel sorry for his wife and kids. Plus ain't u bi cause u go with both
Stunning & brave.
All the crap in this world, and this tops your list of news worthy?
Hope for him ... “next !” .....
Can’t believe this crap is headline? Are we sure he’s not trying to buy more cars?
No s**t
No shit Sherlock 🙄
News?
Don't take a rocket scientist
You have to be a gay man to work with hollywills , let’s be honest no heterosexual man would be able to work around her. 😍
Tbh - Not news.
Very brave family
And?
I've more interest in Shaughna Callum and molly to be honest. Roll on 9p.m. that'll take the heat off Phil's tweet 🤣🤣
I knew that for years and you can tell easily guys
Cool
Wouldn't have guessed it but fair enough. I didn't think it was a big deal these days 🤷♂️
Anyone surprised or cares?
This is headline news!!! Paris?
Gordon the gopher has come out too
yawn!!
Who cares? I’m not sure what world people are living in where, anyone cares what consenting adults are doing!
Poor wife. He said he had to do it at his own time, what about considering her feelings and her time spent with him? It's all good that he's gay, but while he was struggling with his feelings, he should've been honest w her and given her a choice. And then the kids .....smh...
erinsmithhhx
Bring gay is something to be proud of. But if your married for 27 years it's the most hurtful thing 4 your wife and family. Surely he's bisexual? And if he isn't he should pretend he is. Otherwise he has spolied the 27 years of married to his poor wife. She must feel heartbroken.
Is the sky blue?
Very Happy for Philip God Bless ❤️🙏
Beautiful guy xx that’s great
Lol, the bbc being saying this so matter of factley
God, is this really important?
Well, nobody can be ALL bad......
Why do these celebs feel the need to broadcast this crap. It is purely for attention and positive media coverage. It doesnt change the fact Schofield is a prat. Im sick of these celebrity egos that make them broadcasts their sexuality, medical conditions and everything else.
Spare a thought for his wife
My thoughts are with his family
I thought he was married with kids🤔
It's very brave of Philip Schofield to come out so publicly. His wife and daughters also deserve praise for their response. It's quite obvious that they all adore him. Now he's made his statement they all need to be left alone. It's not our business I wish them all the very best.
My money is on Jeremy Vine next..
Noooooo
And he told me what happens in the broom cupboard stays in the broom cupboard, I'm so confused 😳
Complete non story.
I'm just glad Gordon the Gopher isn't around to have to deal with this shit.
So %&*?$£ what. Is this news? NO!
No shit, also dont care seems a decent bloke.
Well not surprising at all
“He’s been to some dark places”. I bet.
Bet Gordon the gofer isn't surprised ,he knew.
Meanwhile, over in France
Good on ya lad. X
bbc5live Is this really newsworthy in 2020? It’s like saying the Pope has come out as Catholic!!
Ffs we all know just look at him in the 80s
Historic Accusations Pending?
Gay or grey?
Eamon , always wondered how phil managed to share a hot tub with Holly 😂⚽️😂⚽️
I thought everyone realised he was on the artistic spectrum.
Good for him 👏 I'm sure his wife has known for a while, and to all those saying aww his poor wife, maybe if prejudice against gays didnt exist, he'd have been able to live his life truthfully.
I've watched like 10 of his GMB on YouTube.. From the first time it was obvious.. Haha big news
Have to say it's brave. And if his wife didn't know (which I would be surprised if she hadn't had the chat), it's a shame when a marriage breaks down. But why are we so obsessed by someone's sexuality?
good for phillip schofield but when are ppl going to stop living in denial and marrying the opposite sex and having children ? it is not fair.. and before the gays start.. im gay myself an would never use a woman for a beard ! if ppl around u dont accept it then find better ppl !
That’s his business. It’s a shame he feels he needs to explain it on national tv because I’m sure that the majority of viewers couldn’t care less about his sexuality. Tough for his wife I’d imagine
Whoopee let's do a story... blah bloody blah.
Gordon The Gopher knew...
A brave decision and what a fantastic role model for other people who are struggling with coming out. It was the hardest thing I ever did when I was 20, I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for Phil at 57. What an inspiration Xx
Gordon the gopher how he ruined my life.
Those criticising and sorry for the family have no understanding of the social pressures gay men faced over the last 40+ years. Our lives have been hellish, trying to fit in and not be abused by our peers.
Hope him and Phil Vickery are very happy together
Never has this response been more appropriate.....
Does this mean he's going to hop on the BBC? Ba dum tss.
And?
bbc5live And so what. Move on. I remain straight and happy to be a straight man
Who gives a fuck
Finally come out of the broom cupboard. Well done ❤️
You don’t say.
Can't we just celebrate and be proud of being Human?
I think his wife knew this for years of course. And she supports him too. This isn't easy. I wish him all the luck.♥️🌈
who cares?!
😮😮😮😮🤪😉
Fair play to Philip. Didn’t see that coming. But now he’s out of the broom cupboard. Good luck to him.
He still has my respect, and after the initial shock, things will settle down. Everybody deserves to be happy.
So why was he so cuddly with Boris Johnson who historically is homophobic?
When do you report actual news?
bbc5live Imagine you married to someone for 27 years have kids and family then he or she telling you sorry am a gay man or girl , what’s your reaction will be like ?
🥰
Respect!
And?
Not interested.
Worst kept secret in the business
assume the Mail was going to publish on Sunday and Phil did a deal to kill the splash
Back when he was still in the Closet with Gordon.
I still love you, no matter what xxx😍😘
Why is this not the same as having an affair? Making a MOCKERY of your loyal wife’s life as well! Selfish p**%
Gordon the gopher new
bbc5live
What a surprise 🙄
Sexuality aside I cannot help but feel sorry for the person he has lied to all this time. Inam certain henwould have known this before hemet his wife. He should have said then.
Fair play to him, seems like a nice chap. I hope his family are prepared for the press barrage.
Must be a slow news day today? 😧
That is a surprise, I would never have guessed he was gay.
Beam me up Scotty.
He’s known for at least two weeks
Oh wow...
Oof had to look up who he is I’m not from the UK
And do we need to know? What's the difference?
I'm underwhelmed by the news
Would you Adam and Steve it that annoying Camp fellow gay now I am waiting for the Pope to fess up 🤔
Good on ya x
😂😂😂 wtf doesn’t he have a wife?
Closet Gay man finally comes out? Must of been upset that H was taking the limelight on Dancing on Ice, Schofield should of come out 40 years a go, when it was trendy,
Feel for his wife and two daughters.
It’s a shame it all has to be played out in public. Not news
Respect to him for coming out, i just feel sorry for his wife
No your nasty thats wat u r.. man this gay thing is ridiculous now ..what is this world coming too? Mr u got a wife and kids..deal with ur divious erges and think about your wife and kids...dont study to take man in your old age...thats sick!!!
He was caught kissing a bloke in a lift during 'Joseph' at the Palladium.
that is good or bad?
And?
Slow day for news?
So proud that people are coming out now it’s so important to be who you wanna be and be happy with who you are 🏳️🌈💓🥰
Not the greatest shock ever. Up there with George Michael
katy_bish I knew he always hated that beaver
About time......
This would have been worthwhile news MAYBE a decade ago. May as well start telling us when someone prefers Coke over Pepsi.
Thoughts with his wife, imagine she is feeling devastated hope she has the support she needs.
He will be getting all the isn’t he brave, isn’t it great he can finally be himself comments. Meanwhile his wife is probably devastated that her marriage of 27 years has been a total sham. She is being supportive apparently. Who is supporting her though? Monumentally selfish man.
Messi comes out as a footballer
We already knew. What else happened in that broom cupboard? Jimmy, Rolph, And Phillip sticking up Gordons Gopher.
We tweet any thing as news dot com 🙄
Fair play Phil. 1 question though, when you said to me 'there's more chance of you sleeping with me than holly' was that an actual offer not a statement?
It takes as long as it takes for someone to realise who they truly are. Kudos to him for his bravery in coming out.
The only surprising thing about this is that he seemed really friendly with BorisJohnson who openly hates homosexuals.
samsteele32
Some are ready & happy to come out of the closet, while some men keep hiding in them.
“Man tells people who’ve never met him that he’s gay”. So what? Let’s just let him get on with it.
Sorry, I genuinely don’t understand. Why is this news?
I would have been shocked if he came out and said he wasn't gay. Relax Schofe , we know. Keep up the good work.
Honestly, Not sure how I would deal with my husband of 27 years telling me he is gay. Do you ever really know someone?
Hmm I thought he was out already
Still a knob.
Good on him, when is Eamonn Holmes finally going to come out as a bellend?
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