Phillip Schofield, 58, has admitted that This Morning’s continuation throughout the coronavirus lockdown has “saved” him mentally. The daytime programme is one of the shows still filming amid COVID-19 social distancing restrictions.
The presenter shared the candid revelation while speaking to Line of Duty and Blood star Adrian Dunbar, 61, on the ITV show today alongside his co-host Holly Willoughby, 39.
During the interview, the actor told Holly and Phillip that he was “envious” of them as they have been permitted to keep working.
Many TV series and films have halted filming during the pandemic, including Line of Duty and soaps such as Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
In response to Adrian’s comment, Phillip credited his hosting role on This Morning for improving his mental health.
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The star was recently pictured heading into his rumoured new home in central London after he stepped out of a black car last week.
It comes after a source told the Daily Mail on Sunday: “There has been talk for weeks that Phillip isn’t living with Steph any more, that he had moved out for good and had a new home.
“He has a place in central London. It’s not as big but it’s the beginning of a new life for him.”
They added: “It very much also seems as though their marriage could well be over.”
Express.co.uk previously contacted Phillip Schofield’s representatives for comment.
Phillip spoke openly about his sexuality in a lengthy social media statement earlier this year before discussing his feelings on This Morning with his co-star Holly.
When asked how Steph was coping with his announcement, he said: “It’s tough. But this is not something that has happened quickly. I’ve had to deal with this in my head for quite some time.
“And so we’ve gone through this together, we’ve been honest and we’ve been open.”
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.