Phillip Schofield explains grim new show that will see him survive without water - after affair forced him off ITV

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Phillip Schofield is making a stunning TV return after navigating through a scandalous affair that left fans reeling last year.The former This Morning host dropped the bombshell news and revealed he's starring in a show that sees' him survive on an island without water.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, 25 September, Phillip explained: "Now you know how I spent my Summer!

Alone for 10 days, no food, no water, no crew." He added: "My story of survival, both on a desert island and off it." He added that the show, titled Cast Away, will begin on Monday on Channel 5 and the online streaming service My5 at 9pm.

Phillip's words follow revelations from a report detailing his secretive filming of the Channel 5 special on an isolated tropical in the Indian Ocean - marking his first time gracing the small screen in 16 months.

His solitary stay near Madagascar is said to reflect his own personal 'exile' post-admission of his affair, reports the Express.