‘I was disappointed’ Eamonn Holmes admits he thought Phillip Schofield was resigning
This Morning viewers were surprised this morning when Phillip Schofield gave a statement about his sexuality, as he announced he is gay. This announcement came out just before he appeared on the show to discuss the announcement with his on-screen partner Holly Willoughby.
After the heartfelt discussion with Holly, Phillip welcomed over Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford – who were hosting the Friday show – to come and sit with them.
The emotional chat left everyone quite tearful, prompting a few exchanges of hugs between the four presenters.
After Ruth and Phillip embraced, Eamonn chimed in to give the host a hug of his own.
After the embrace Eamonn commented he was “disappointed” as he thought Phillip was coming onto the show to announce he was quitting.
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Phillip Schofield in tears as he speaks on support from wife
He jovially said: “I’m disappointed in a couple of ways.
“First of all, I heard it was a big announcement from Phillip – I thought you were going to come in and announce you had resigned and I would get the job! But that wasn’t to be.”
As the sofa laughed, Eamonn launched into his second joke, saying: “And the second is.
“There’s this great imponderable in life that has always irritated me.
“I thought: How come he can sit in a hot tub with Holly Willoughby and Steph [Phillip’s wife] doesn’t have a problem, and Dan [Holly’s hudband] doesn’t have a problem?”
Continuing to laugh at the jibe, Phillip held Holly’s hand and confessed: “This is the sister I never had.”
Holly agreed, saying: “We’re very lucky. Very blessed.”
After the chuckle, Eamonn went on to congratulate the presenter on making his emotional announcement.
He shook Phillip’s hand and began: “It’s fantastic that you have spoken out, and there will be so many people who will be strengthened by what you said.
“We will be the first to stand beside you. Absolutely brilliant mate. As long as Steph’s happy, family’s happy, the girls are happy – we’re all happy for you.”
Earlier in the show Holly read out Phillip’s statement in full, which included: “This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home.
“I have been married to Steph for nearly 27 years, and we have two beautiful grow-up daughters, Molly and Ruby.”
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He continued: “My family have held me so close: they have tried to cheer me up, to smother me with kinder and love, despite their own confusion. Yet I still can’t sleep and there have been some very dark moments.”
The statement continued: “My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better.
“Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud. Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family.”
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.
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