Stephen
02-07-2020, 06:58 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51414010
TV presenter Phillip Schofield has revealed he is gay, after 27 years of marriage to his wife Stephanie Lowe.
The 57-year-old made the announcement via a statement posted on his Instagram story.
"Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud," he wrote.
"Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family."
Schofield presents ITV programmes including Dancing On Ice and This Morning, which won a National Television Award last week.
The presenter was interviewed by his co-host Holly Willoughby on Friday's edition of This Morning.
"You know this has been bothering me for a very long time," he said. "Everybody does this at their own speed when the time is right."
The presenter added his sexuality has recently "become an issue in my head".
TV presenter Phillip Schofield has revealed he is gay, after 27 years of marriage to his wife Stephanie Lowe.
The 57-year-old made the announcement via a statement posted on his Instagram story.
"Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud," he wrote.
"Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family."
Schofield presents ITV programmes including Dancing On Ice and This Morning, which won a National Television Award last week.
The presenter was interviewed by his co-host Holly Willoughby on Friday's edition of This Morning.
"You know this has been bothering me for a very long time," he said. "Everybody does this at their own speed when the time is right."
The presenter added his sexuality has recently "become an issue in my head".