‘Unusual and odd’ that ITV did not know about Schofield – TV company boss

Phillip Schofield stepped down from co-presenting This Morning earlier this year (Ian West/PA)

It is “unusual and odd” that ITV did not know about allegations surrounding Phillip Schofield, a TV boss has said.

During the opening debate at the Edinburgh TV Festival – titled Who Holds The Power In TV? – on Wednesday, the panel reflected on how a number of issues with high-profile presenters have arisen lately.