ITV bosses tell staff to declare their friendships in new policy after Phillip Schofield scandal

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ITV has updated it's policy on work relationships, months after Phillip Schofield admitted to having an "unwise but not illegall" affair with a younger male colleague.

The 61-year-old presenter caused a media storm back in May when he stepped down from hosting daytime show This Morning and revealed details of the affair, leading to him being dropped by his talent agency and cutting ties with his former co-stars.

It has now been reported that if ITV staff, along with freelancers, consultants, those on work experience, and contractors fail to declare a relationship then they face disciplinary action which could include termination of work, according to The Sunday Times.

The newspaper said that, in a new document, the broadcaster defines relationships as a friendship, sexual or romantic connection, or a family relative.