Phillip Schofield returned to our screens in the first episode of Channel 5 documentary Cast Away last night (September 30), with ED! readers thrilled to see him back on the box.
The TV star left This Morning under a cloud in May 2023 after his “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague came to light.
However, in the documentary Phillip appeared to hint he was fired, he didn’t just decide to leave. And he also seemed to take aim at former co-host Holly Willoughby and her infamous “are you okay?” speech.
Phillip Schofield inundated with support after first ep of Cast Away
Posting on Facebook, ED! readers were quick to praise the series, with some admitting they found watching it an emotional experience. Others, meanwhile, hit out at Holly Willoughby for “chucking her friend under the bus”. Some even branded the blonde star a “backstabber” over her alleged treatment of Phillip.
“Great programme. Great to see him back. He needs to be given a break, people need to stop saying horrid things, plenty of people including celebs have done far worse,” said one fan. “Phil recognises he did wrong and will be sorry for the rest of his life. He has his wonderful supportive family which is good. This programme tonight, loved it and look forward to next episode.”
“Brilliant watch,” said another. “ITV did him wrong and Holly stabbed him in the back to save herself,” they claimed. “It was an interesting watch, he knows he did wrong,” said another. “He was stabbed in the back by ITV and his so-called best friend Holly,” they added.
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