ITV deeply disappointed with Phillip Schofield over affair ‘deceit’

In a statement released on Friday, the presenter said he had lied to the broadcaster about his relationship with a young This Morning colleague (PA)

A spokesperson for ITV said the broadcaster was “deeply disappointed” by the “admissions of deceit” made by Phillip Schofield after the presenter admitted to an affair with a young This Morning colleague.

The veteran TV presenter, 61, said that the affair began while he was still with his wife Stephanie, adding he was “very, very sorry” for having been unfaithful to her.