Caroline Flack’s mother condemns ITV’s treatment of ex-This Morning host Phillip Schofield; Details here

Caroline Flack’s mother Chrisine advised former This Morning host, Philip Schofield after he revealed having suicidal thoughts amid the revelation of his “not illegal” affair with a younger colleague at the ITV show. On June 2, 61-year-old Schofield talked about his mental health struggles and revealed the impact of “constant” and “relentless” onslaught from the media since he confessed to having an affair with the colleague.

While referring to the ‘Love Island’ host, Caroline Flack, Schofield said, “This is how Caroline Flack felt”. She took her life in 2020. After the emotional interview with BBC, Flacks’ mother Chrisine told Schofield to not do anything stupid. Chrisine further also condemned ITV for its treatment of its presenters like “commodities”.

In the interview with the media outlet, Schofield rejected allegations that he “groomed” the younger colleague, whom he met during the school visit when the boy in the center of the accusation was 15. Furthermore, Schofield said that he was not involved in any sexual encounter until the ITV employee was around 20 years of age.


It is to note that ‘This Morning’ presenter Alison Hammond broke down during the most recent episode of the show while discussing Schofield’s BBC interview with her colleague Dermot O’Leary. Former ‘Good Morning Britain’ co-host Piers Morgan also tweeted in support of the former This Morning host and said it is time to stop the “relentless persecution” of Schofield.

FAQs

1. How old is Phillip Schofield?
   He is 61 years old.
2. Which channel broadcasts ‘This Morning’?
   ITV broadcasts 'This Morning'.