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Jessica Sansome

Phillip Schofield sent sweet gift from wife Steph and daughters to ITV This Morning after rare TV appearance

Phillip Schofield has shared a look at the sweet gift his wife and daughters sent to him following their TV appearance earlier this week.

On Monday, the This Morning host was surprised by fellow ITV star Lorraine Kelly.

At the start of her self-titled show, she revealed to Phillip in his dressing room that her whole show would be dedicated to him as he marked 40 years as a broadcaster.

The Dancing On Ice presenter was visibly shocked as Lorraine and her camera crew appeared.

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Holly, 40, appeared on the sofa opposite Lorraine as the pair discussed hosting This Morning together for 13 years.

Ferne Britton, who Holly replaced on the ITV daytime show, sent in a video message for her former co-host and there were also special messages from Richard and Judy, who started This Morning, as well as Ant and Dec and regular This Morning guest Miriam Margolyes.

Phillip's wife Stephanie Lowe also made an appearance alongside their daughter, Molly.

The pair appeared via video link and Steph said their second child, daughter Ruby, couldn't be there but sent her congratulations and love.

Steph and Molly appeared on ITV's Lorraine (ITV)

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Phillip shared a snap of a bunch of sunflowers he had been sent by Steph and their daughters to his This Morning dressing room.

"40 sunflowers just arrived at work from Steph and my girls to mark my telly anniversary," the 59-year-old shared alongside the post.

"My fave flower thank you xx."

During their appearance, Lorraine asked Phillip: "What do the girls mean to you?"

"Everything," he instantly responded. "I mean, we clearly had changes in our lives, but as I said, it's always been us four, but slightly different.

Phillip was sent the gorgeous flowers to work (Phillip Schofield Instagram)

"Steph has been the most incredible foundation and support and rock throughout my career.

"The girls, I couldn't be more proud of. So yeah, we are a family."

But Steph had a very clear instruction for the TV star.

The pair have remained close since Phillip came out as gay.

Phil spoke out about his sexuality in February 2020 when he released a statement before appearing on This Morning to speak to Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes with the support of friend and co-host Holly.

Phillip and Steph with their two daughters Ruby and Molly (Getty Images)

Speaking at the time, Phillip said: “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 grown-up daughters, Molly and Ruby.

“My family have held me so close: they have tried to cheer me up, to smother me with kindness and love, despite their own confusion."

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