Phillip Schofield deletes Twitter because of 'vile and disgusting' trolls

THIS Morning host Phillip Schofield shows that when the chips are down he can always count on his pals for a good night out. Phillip, 60, joined friends including fellow TV presenter Gok Wan on a visit to a casino.

Twitter by tech billionaire Elon Musk.The Tesla founder has put in an offer to buy the social media platform for a price in the region of £34 bullion.Elon Musk is worth around £214 billion, making him the world's richest man. Under his ownership, Twitter will become a private company.He has confirmed that the site will continue to be a platform for free speech.Many users of the site have expressed their concerns, including actress Cate Blanchett who has offered a stark warning.Cate, 52, called the takeover "dangerous".The actress spoke to Variety about the subject, saying: "It's dangerous.

This Morning viewers have been left making a plea to the show's bosses after noticing a recurring theme this week. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Thursday.

THIS Morning fans moaned about Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s ‘obsession’ with Downton Abbey today. They took to Twitter and aired their frustrations over the daytime programme plugging the movie multiple times.

Phillip Schofield revealed that This Morning was forced into making a change in order to get its 'headline act' on the show. The presenter and co-host Holly Willoughby were back on screens for this last show of the week.

Phillip Schofield, 59, came out as gay to the surprise of millions of his fans.While he was praised for his bravery following his announcement, many had questions about his 25-year marriage.Schofield’s relationship with Stephanie Lowe - the mother of his two adult daughters - become the focal point of conversation in 2020, with many assuming it would end with his statement.He has given a few updates on his love life in the two years since that may surprise his followers.When he first came out to his This Morning co-host and friend Holly Willoughby, he thanked his wife for her support through that time but admitted he knew “the hurt that I am causing to my family”.Here is everything you need to know about Scofield’s marriage and love life in 2022.Yes, the two have been seen sporting their wedding bands multiple times over the last two years.Earlier this year, Phil was joined by Stephanie and their daughter Molly on Lorraine and opened up about his marriage and family life."We've never had any secrets. It is tough but it's not something that has happened quickly, I have had to deal with his in my head for quite some time," he said.

Phillip Schofield was quick to issue a warning to viewers just minutes into This Morning starting. The presenter was back on the ITV daytime show alongside Holly Willoughby on Thursday (April 28) for their last show of the week.

Phillip Schofield’s iconic look began to form when he was a teenager.The silver-haired fox is an icon of British morning TV, with the star having hosted This Morning and Dancing on Ice with his best pal Holly Willoughby for as long as anyone can remember.ITV viewers adore the duo for their down-to-earth approach to everyday matters, as well as their honesty about their own lives.Over the years they have not only discussed issues that matter to normal people, but have proven themselves to be compassionate and understanding of the daily struggle.One great example of this is Phil’s journey to going grey. His silver locks are iconic now, but he has been open on-air about how the process played out for him.In 2016 Phillip revealed how he got his iconic white locks during a segment on This Morning that discussed the art of going grey gracefully.Three viewers of the show had just had makeovers that had allowed them to express their inner silver fox, which Phil then followed up with a revelation of his own.Bravely telling the world about his own experiences Schofield admitted: "I started to go grey when I was 16."Holly, as shocked as viewers, said: "You were 16? No!"But Phillip has regrets about how he handled the greying process as a younger man.

Phillip Schofield shared his support to a This Morning viewer who called into the show for some advice. The presenter was hosting Wednesday's show alongside co-host Holly Willoughby.

Elon Musk, 50, has come under strong criticism since it was announced he would purchase Twitter for $44 billion (£34.5 billion).Since the news broke, many social media users have decided to leave the site, with Elon taking to Twitter today to slam his critics.In view of his 87.2 million followers, the Tesla owner made sure to leave a laugh among his followers when he joked about his next business plan.Elon joked: "Next I’m buying Coca-Cola to put the cocaine back in."Many social media users rushed to comment on Elon's proposed future business plans.Iihtishamm said: "Buy TikTok and delete it."Makhosa78668769 added: "The world has real issues,and this is what you choose to do with money."Fallinlovia commented: "Come on, how can you not love this guy?"Many social media users have decided to leave Twitter after the news broke that Elon had purchased the site, including presenter Jameela Jamil.Jameela tweeted to her one million followers on Monday: "One good thing about Elon buying Twitter is that I will *FINALLY* leave and stop being a complete menace to society on here."So, it’s win-win for you all really."She then attached a selection of snaps with her dog, Barold, in what she said was her “last tweet”.The presenter wrote: “Ah he got twitter. I would like this to be what lies here as my last tweet.

A guest on This Morning felt the need to remind Phillip Schofield of where he was as he made a summer confession. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Wednesday alongside co-host Holly Willoughby.

Phillip Schofield announced on This Morning that he has quit Twitter, saying “I want no part of it in my life”.

Ruth Langsford has shared details of the moment she realised she needed help managing the symptoms of the menopause. The presenter was chatting about the topic on Loose Women on Tuesday (April 26).

Phillip Schofield revealed his concerning wasp allergy often stops him from enjoying sweet treats during the summer months.During Wednesday’s instalment of This Morning, the dad-of-two confessed he usually stays clear of sugary desserts during the warm weather as TV chef Donal Skehan cooked up a storm in the ITV kitchen.The 60-year-old presenter couldn’t help but tuck into the dolce de leche cream dessert as the Irish heartthrob talked the silver fox and his co-host Holly Willoughby through his delicious summer recipe.It was at this point that he confessed he would “smear himself” in the caramel sauce if he wasn’t allergic to wasps.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

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Phillip Schofield is one of the country's best loved TV presenters with millions of followers on his social media channels.MORE: 10 This Morning hosts' stunning weddings: From Holly Willoughby to Phillip SchofieldBut the This Morning star has now made a big decision – leaving many of his fans feeling disappointed. WATCH: Inside Phillip Schofield's intimate birthday dinner with celebrity friendsSpeaking on Tuesday episode of the ITV show, Phillip confirmed that he has decided to shut down his Twitter account, going so far as to call the channel a "cess pit" with "vile and disgusting" trolls.READ: Why Phillip Schofield wears his wedding ring two years after split from wife StephanieMORE: Phillip Schofield: Inside his sweet relationship with daughters Molly & RubyPhillip, who joined Twitter back in 2009, revealed that he has already deleted the app from his phone, telling co-host Holly Willoughby he wants "no part of it".The 60-year-old's comments came as the presenters, including Vanessa Feltz, discussed Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter for £34 billion.

Phillip Schofield has deleted his Twitter app, despite having an impressive 4. 4million followers, after having had enough of the trolls. Admitting he wants ‘no part of it’, the presenter labelled the platform a ‘cesspit’ with ‘vile and disgusting’ trolls.

This Morning host Phillip Schofield has won the hearts of many breakfast TV viewers, but among the praise has been the "vile and disgusting" presence of social media trolls.The Dancing On Ice presenter has now confessed that he's cut the app out of his phone completely in protest."I've deleted it... and I'll quite openly say that," he bluntly exclaimed.His comments emerged following the news that Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter has been approved.There has been talk since of the possibility of all users needing to have their identity verified before engaging with the app - and that's a suggestion Phillip supports."There's the side of the argument where, if you're gonna say something, make sure you can back it up with your own name," he stated."If that isn't the case, then it could become even more of a cesspit than it already is!"The ITV star continued: "There is a section that is wonderful and magnificent and funny and informative, [but] there is a section that is vile and disgusting and I want no part of it in my life."Phillip's most recent tweet was sent prior to Christmas last year - and, for a showbiz star, that's an uncommonly long time without a status update.He remains active on Instagram, where he has an impressive three million followers, but has comments on all of his photos switched off in a bid to deter the trolls.His This Morning co-star Vanessa Feltz echoed his sentiments, stating that she had "never been anywhere near it"."I've never even looked at it and the reason why is that I just don't think I have a strong enough constitution," she joked."I would detest it, quite frankly.

Phillip Schofield has revealed he's deleted the Twitter app from his phone.The 60-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Tuesday (April 26) to present This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby.During the latest instalment of the ITV daytime show, Phillip revealed that he no long has the application on his mobile because he wants "no part of it" in his life.He joined Twitter back in 2009 and boats 4.4million followers on the micro-blogging site.Phillip's account remains active despite him branding the social media platform "a cesspit" and pointed out that there are "vile and disgusting" trolls online.Discussing Elon Musk buying Twitter, and the suggestion that all users may have to be verified, Phillip said: "There's the side of the argument where, if you're gonna say something, make sure you can back it up with your own name."If that isn't the case, then it could become even more of a cesspit than it already is. I've deleted it off my phone.

The Daily Star. As well as presenting This Morning since 2002 - first alongside Ferne Britton, then Holly Willoughby - he is also well known for hosting the game show The Cube and Dancing on Ice. He is also the current face of We Buy Any Car adverts.

There's not much that is off limits on This Morning as the latest edition of the show proved. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (April 26).