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Phillip Schofield has come out as gay

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catinb0oots · 07/02/2020 09:59

Blimey. Married for 27 years.

OP posts:
iklboo · 07/02/2020 10:01

Source?

4forkssake · 07/02/2020 10:01

No surprise as had heard rumours but talking on TM now! Wowsers!

WifOfBif · 07/02/2020 10:01

He’s posted on his Instagram.

Original poster
catinb0oots · 07/02/2020 10:01

On TM now

OP posts:
4forkssake · 07/02/2020 10:01

He's talking about it now on TM with holly!

Floppsysidekick · 07/02/2020 10:01

He’s made an announcement on his official Twitter page

KnifeAngel · 07/02/2020 10:01

I've always thought he was. He's on This Morning now making a statement. There's been rumours over the years.

WifOfBif · 07/02/2020 10:02

Emotional to watch on TM.

EscapeTheCastle · 07/02/2020 10:02

What now? Crumbs. Does his wife know? (chuckle)

Original poster
catinb0oots · 07/02/2020 10:02

I wonder if someone was going to out him. It's seems a bizarre way to go about it.

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ShirleyPhallus · 07/02/2020 10:03

This has been well known within the industry for years

Saying that, it’s more accurate to say he’s bi isn’t it? After being married for so long?

4forkssake · 07/02/2020 10:03

Cat in boots that was my first thought

Llareggub · 07/02/2020 10:03

I can’t see it on his insta?

BadPearl · 07/02/2020 10:03

his poor wife

TendsToHappen · 07/02/2020 10:03

His poor wife

KnifeAngel · 07/02/2020 10:03

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Bogoffrain · 07/02/2020 10:03

He come out the Broom Cupboard

Thislittlepiggywentto · 07/02/2020 10:04

That's a lovely letter he has written. It sounds like his family have been very supportive in what must be a difficult time.

Original poster
catinb0oots · 07/02/2020 10:04

@Bogoffrain GrinGrin

OP posts:
Nicknacky · 07/02/2020 10:05

It’s in his stories

Faez · 07/02/2020 10:05

Thought everyone knew anyway

Hoppinggreen · 07/02/2020 10:05

Bloody Hell
It will be Julian Clary or Rupert Everett next!

Sagradafamiliar · 07/02/2020 10:06

His poor wife.

Bezalelle · 07/02/2020 10:07

Poor Stephanie, Ruby and Molly.

Drum2018 · 07/02/2020 10:07

Well you could knock me down with a feather. Heard it on news in Ireland and have just tuned into TM.