Phillip Schofield's close friendship with Simon Schofield for 20 years in pictures

Phillip Schofield - alongside presenting partner Holly Willoughby - has been a constant and reassuring presence for the nation throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Phillip Schofield got his first TV break in the UK on ‘CBBC’, where he educated young viewers on world events and entertained them with light-hearted humour.The future ‘This Morning’ star became a hit with BBC audiences when he introduced a yellow puppet named Gordon to his act.The toy puppet became an integral part of the show and would regularly disrupt Phillip with unruly behaviour. Later, the success of Gordon the Gopher toys and merchandise allowed him to buy his first house – a four-bedroomed home in West London.

Phillip Schofield has been continuing to present This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby during lockdown, but when he’s not in the studio keeping the nation entertained, he’s at home isolating with his family.

This Morning returned to our screens today with Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on presenting duty.

Eamonn Holmes probed a doctor who hasn't showered in four years whether he smelled on This Morning today.

Phillip Schofield enjoyed a fun-filled Sunday with his family as they posed for Polariods in their best outfits.

If you are still used to spending your lockdown mornings with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, you may be left a little confused this week.

Phillip Schofield got dressed up to the nines to enjoy a family barbecue with his wife Steph and two daughters.

PHILLIP Schofield spent the weekend playing dress up with his family as he enjoyed a BBQ with his wife Steph and their twi daughters. Phillip, 58, came out as gay in February after being married for almost 17 years and has clearly remained on good terms with his spouse.

Phillip Schofield got dressed up for a barbecue with his family.

Phillip Schofield dressed to the nines as he cooked a lavish barbecue at his family home.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield, 58, has revealed that speaking to his loved ones “saved [him]” after he came out as gay during an interview with his co-host and close friend Holly Willoughby, 39, on the ITV show in February.The star opened up while sharing the JustGiving page of Alison Watson, whose son Morgan tragically took his own life last Sunday.Phillip encouraged his 4.5 million Twitter followers to speak to people about their struggles and insisted “there is strength in talking”.The television personality wrote in his tweet on Thursday: “Another heartbreaking story.There is strength in talking. “Please don’t try to fight your head on your own.Talking saved me.”Fans took to the comments section of Phillip’s post to share

Phillip Schofield has said that finally talking about his sexuality 'saved him'.

Phillip Schofield has emotionally revealed that talking to others “saved him” in a candid post on Twitter, months after coming out as gay.

Phillip Schofield has unveiled quite an unconventional breakfast as he tucked into his eggs and crumpets over the weekend.

Phillip Schofield has emotionally revealed that talking to others “saved him” in a candid post on Twitter, months after coming out as gay.The 58 year old made the admission as he shared a link to a Just Giving page, which told the story about a young man who had tragically taken his own life. Phillip shared the link to a the page, which was raising money for mental health charity Mind in memory of Morgan McGlynn, and said it was a “heartbreaking story” on Twitter.This Morning star Phillip, who recently hit out at speculation he had a boyfriend, then urged his 4.5million followers to speak to one another as he said: “There is strength in talking.

Phillip Schofield has said talking ‘saved’ him, three months after coming out as gay.

Phillip Schofield says talking "saved him" after coming out as gay.

This Morning star Phillip Schofield shared an emotional message with his followers as he posted a story about mental health on his Twitter page.

Phillip Schofield’s love life has become a topic of interest for many in the UK after the ‘This Morning’ star came out as gay in February. He is currently living with wife of 27 years Stephanie Lowe and their children Molly and Ruby, during the coronavirus lockdown.The ITV host’s partner has vowed to stick by her husband until he finds love again and currently has not revealed any plans to divorce him.Speculation about Phillip’s romantic interests are nothing new for the star, who famously hit the headlines multiple times during his younger years.

PHILLIP Schofield has said that "talking saved" him after coming out as gay as he shared an emotional story about mental health on Twitter yesterday. The 58-year-old's candour comes as he shared the fundraising efforts of grieving mother Alison Watson, who tragically lost her son Morgan to suicide on May 17.