Piers Morgan says Phillip Schofield is "struggling" in the wake of his ITV affair and scandal. The 57 year old former newspaper editor and ex-ITV Good Morning Britain star spoke out as Schofield continues to keep a low profile following his downfall.
Schofield quit ITV This Morning last month amid a row with Holly Willoughby. Two weeks after his exit, he eventually issued a lengthy statement admitting to an affair with a younger male colleague, reports Birmingham Live.
Piers says Schofe, a dad-of-two, is "struggling" - but could turn the ITV scandal into a book and make a TV return. Schofield has left ITV, meaning his Dancing On Ice, This Morning and British Soap Awards gigs have been lost.
Speaking to The Sun at The Tric Awards, Piers said: "I've been in touch with Phillip and I think he's struggling. It's tough to leave any big job, let alone when its a big scandal. But he'll be back. I think he can bounce back. I think the more its gone on, the more people are thinking, what exactly did he do that was so heinous. Unless a crime was committed or unless the other party involved decides to contradict something that Phillip is saying, you take it for what it is I'm note entirely sure why the world went completely nuts."
"I feel for him on a human level," he said. "I think he couldn't have been more honest about the mistakes he made. He wishes he hadn't done it, and I believe in giving people second chances. I am the living embodiment of getting second chances. I think he was very raw and emotional and I think that's the best time to give an interview because you are at your most honest.
"Maybe he will write a book. Or join me on Talk TV? Who knows!" Piers quit ITV GMB for TalkTV - where he now hosts Uncensored - after his comments about Meghan Markle sparked a storm.
