Schofield dropped as Prince's Trust ambassador

It said it was "no longer appropriate" for it to work with the presenter.

In Summary
  • ITV on Friday said it was "deeply disappointed by the admissions of deceit" made by Schofield and confirmed it had cut all ties with the host.
  • Schofield apologised for lying repeatedly to hide the relationship with the male employee, calling it "unwise but not illegal".
Phillip Schofield left his role on This Morning last week following reports of a rift with Holly Willoughby
Phillip Schofield left his role on This Morning last week following reports of a rift with Holly Willoughby
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The Prince's Trust has dropped Phillip Schofield as an ambassador after he admitted he had an affair with a young male colleague and lied to cover it up.

The charity, founded by the King, said it was "no longer appropriate" for it to work with the presenter.

Schofield, 61, left ITV's This Morning last week after two decades as host.

ITV on Friday said it was "deeply disappointed by the admissions of deceit" made by Schofield and confirmed it had cut all ties with the host.

Schofield apologised for lying repeatedly to hide the relationship with the male employee, calling it "unwise but not illegal".

ITV has said it investigated rumours of a relationship between Phillip and a younger employee in 2020 - but both "repeatedly denied" it.

Schofield's exit from ITV means he will no longer present the British Soap Awards next month.

He will also not front a new prime-time series which the network said last week they were developing with him.

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."

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