Phillip Schofield Couldn't Have Come Out Of The Closet Without Support Of Co-Host Holly Willoughby He Says In Interview

Feb 10, 2020 by apost team

British TV presenter Phillip Schofield, 57, took to his Instagram stories February 7 to come out as gay. The This Morning star then made an appearance on his own show alongside his co-host of many years Holly Willoughby. 

Phillip Schofield shared an Instagram story where he admitted his hidden sexual orientation has been “consuming [him] for the last few years.” 

The story revealed that his wife Stephanie, and two daughters Molly and Ruby, are supportive of Schofield and his sexual orientation, “despite their own confusion.”

“My family have held me so close: they have tried to cheer me up, to smother me with kindness and love, despite their own confusion,” he wrote, according to the Sun. “Yet still I can’t sleep and there have been some very dark moments.”

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Phillip had the support of his cast-mates around him when he went on This Morning to give his special announcement, but nobody more than his co-presenter Holly Willoughby. Phillip said during the show that he couldn't have done it without Holly's support

"There is no fast process after this. This is the big day and this is the day I knew everything was pointing towards. And I could not have done it if it hadn't been for you.” he says.

Holly later replies, "Well whatever happens in the future, I'll be sat by your side."

The love between the two friends was palpable on-screen which had viewers emotional. One Twitter user said "phillip and holly's relationship got me SOBBING #ThisMorning," while another said, "The support he was giving from holly was unbelievable!"

The two presenters have been together for many years, celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2019 according to The Daily Mail, as Phillip called Holly as the sister he's never had.

Watch the incredible interview below:

It is clear they are always going to be there for each other. Let others know about this story of friendship and support so they can take a cue from their wonderful relationship.