Chris Tarrant brands Phillip Schofield ‘the most over-exposed man ever’ and claims he ‘lost the plot’ after fame went to his head

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Chris Tarrant labeled Philip Schofield as “the most excessively publicized individual in history” and asserted that he “lost his bearings” once stardom took over him.

In May 2023, Schofield departed from ITV’s This Morning following his confession of being involved romantically with a significantly younger coworker.

In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, the host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Tarrant, left no doubt about her feelings towards Schofield.

He declared, without any trace of an apology or a suggestion that he might have overstepped bounds slightly, “Indeed, it’s me!” he exclaimed.

Schofield expressed his opinion that the previous host of Dancing on Ice may have lost control or become unhinged following their rise to fame.

He was arguably the most widely recognized individual, second only to Terry Wogan at his height – but Terry was constantly in view due to his exceptional talent, humor, charm, and intelligence,” he remarked.

‘Everyone used to say that Schofield was reliable. But would anyone ever say, “It’s almost time to go home quickly because the reliable one is here?”‘ This version aims to maintain the original meaning while using simpler language and making it more natural to read.

Last year, there was a public falling-out between Schofield and his previous co-host Holly Willoughby, and subsequently, he faced accusations that he was shifting the blame towards women for his own decline.

In his return performance on the Channel 5 program “Cast Away” in October, Schofield indirectly criticized individuals who had allegedly deceived him approximately 16 months prior to his departure from “This Morning” on ITV.

A source from the entertainment industry shared with TopMob that Phil seems to be seizing his time under the spotlight, becoming increasingly agitated and throwing more dirt at others while there’s still public interest in him.

Phil’s professional journey came to an end due to his dishonesty; he voluntarily left ITV after falsely claiming an affair with a junior coworker. Attributing this situation to Holly is preposterous and unfairly places blame on her. It’s important to remember that accountability should not be gender-biased in such circumstances.

In the meantime, supporters of Holly found justification for her disagreement with Philip when it was revealed that he had indeed been dishonest about his connection with a junior coworker.

In the year 2023, Holly discovered that Holly had deceived her regarding the affair. This wasn’t just a secret between them; he had also shared this information with ITV, his agent YMU, and his family. Furthermore, he had lied to The Mail about it, eventually confessing the truth in a statement issued last May.

According to a source, Phil is known for being dishonest and has been caught in lies. Therefore, anything he claims should be approached with skepticism, given that he has deceived his coworkers, employers, and the press as well.

Later, the star was given the label “vindictive” following the disclosure of messages indicating that he had told Holly that she played a part in his fall from grace just before he stepped down from This Morning the previous year.

Allies of the discredited host contended that he had allegedly communicated the accusation to her via WhatsApp, and they suggested she should have stood by his side after their dispute instead of speaking against him publicly.

In my professional experience as a lifestyle expert, I found myself regrettably stepping away from my 21-year stint on the ITV show, following an instance where I held another individual accountable for certain circumstances that ultimately led to my decision to depart.

Philip hoped that by requesting a public display of solidarity, like a joint statement or photograph, any rumors of their disagreement might be put to rest.

In May 2023, whispers circulated about a rift between them. Later, Philip shattered Holly’s peace when he publicly addressed their friendship, causing her great distress.

He mentioned that the past couple of weeks have been challenging for both of us. Previously stated, Holly is like a strong foundation for me.

We maintain a strong friendship – she consistently provides exceptional support for me both on-screen, off-set, and over the phone.

‘Holly has always been there for me, through thick and thin. And I’ve been there for her.’

Friends of Holly said at the time said she was ‘blindsided’ by his outburst.

Phillip stood down from This Morning days later on May 20.

He expressed in a declaration: ‘I realize that ITV has concluded the present circumstances are unsustainable, and I aim to take necessary actions to safeguard the program that I cherish.’

I’ve decided to leave ‘This Morning’ immediately, hoping that it will pave the way for a promising future for the show.

Previously hosting “This Morning”, he was scheduled to present the Soap Awards a week ahead for ITV. The executives at the network had also planned a brand-new primetime show for him.

He later quit after admitting an affair with his colleague.

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2025-06-30 03:48