There were ‘categorical denials’ of Schofield affair until apology – ITV chiefs

Phillip Schofield (Jonathan Brady/PA)

ITV bosses have said both Phillip Schofield and his younger lover “repeatedly denied” allegations of a relationship until the former This Morning presenter departed ITV and formally apologised.

ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall faced questions from MPs alongside ITV managing director Kevin Lygo and general counsel and company secretary Kyla Mullins about Schofield’s exit during Wednesday morning’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee session in Parliament.