Phillip Schofield Returns to TV in hit Netflix show after This Morning Departure

Phillip Schofield has made a surprise appearance on television, four months after his departure from This Morning. The popular TV presenter, aged 61, has been absent from the small screen since leaving the flagship ITV1 daytime show. However, clips of Phil and his former co-host Holly Willoughby have been discovered in Netflix's real crime documentary series, Who Killed Jill Dando?

Silent Appearance in Real Crime Documentary

The third episode of the Netflix series features a clip of Phillip and Holly sitting on the familiar This Morning sofa. While Holly narrates the unsolved murder of Jill Dando, Phillip remains silent and deep in thought. The segment originally aired in the spring of 2022, marking the 23rd anniversary of Jill Dando's tragic death.

Phillip Schofield's Controversial Departure from This Morning

After a scandal involving an affair with a much younger colleague from the show, Phillip made the difficult decision to step down from This Morning in May. In his first interview after the news broke, he opened up about his regrets and the fallout from the affair. He expressed his sorrow for letting down his best friend Holly Willoughby, the entire show, and the viewers. He also clarified that Holly had no knowledge of the affair and that any rumors suggesting otherwise were completely false.

Investigation into ITV's Handling of the Scandal

Following Phillip's departure, allegations of a toxic bullying culture behind the scenes of This Morning emerged. As a result, ITV announced in May that an external review into their handling of the Schofield saga had been ordered. However, it has recently been revealed that the investigation is likely to be delayed until later this year.

Despite his absence from This Morning, it seems that Phillip Schofield has managed to keep himself in the spotlight, even if it is through a brief appearance in a Netflix documentary. As his fans eagerly await his return to regular television, they can catch a glimpse of him in Who Killed Jill Dando? The show is currently streaming on Netflix for those interested in the real crime genre or curious to see a familiar face on their screens once again.