Phillip Schofield's rumoured TV comeback is said to have stalled after the presenter blamed ITV for 'throwing him under the bus'. The Broom Cupboard star, 62, quit This Morning on May 26 last year before he admitted to an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with his colleague on the show. Since the scandal, which ITV said was 'deeply disappointing', the dad-of-two has kept a low profile, breaking cover only to take walks with his wife Steph and daughters, Molly and Ruby.
However, after recently being papped at a four-hour dinner with ITV's jewel in the crown, Declan Donnelly , as well as enlisting his daughter, Molly, as his agent - and returning to social media - there were reports Phil was launching a soft showbiz comeback. But, ITV, who Phil admitted to lying to about his relationship with the young runner on This Morning, is not interested in renewing his contract, according to reports. 'Phillip Schofield's cryptic social media message is sign of return to TV with bosses lining up' Phillip Schofield will not be returning to ITV any time soon, according to reports ( Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) "We don't want him, why would we want him back?" asked one senior member of staff at the network.
"The place is much nicer without him," reports the Mail. Following the furore, which sent shockwaves through the showbiz world , there are reports that Phil is blaming ITV for 'throwing him under the bus' following his resignation. The outlet states a source said: "Phillip firmly .
