Phillip Schofield was seen looking downcast during a visit to a pub in London today, while his former co-host Holly Willoughby returned to This Morning.
The aftermath of the affair scandal
The 61-year-old presenter was axed by ITV in May after confessing to lying about having an affair with a younger male colleague. Since then, Schofield has kept a low profile.
A lunchtime outing
While Holly Willoughby made her comeback after the summer break, Schofield headed to his local pub, The Roebuck in Chiswick, for a three-hour lunch.
Seeking new opportunities
Recent reports suggest that Schofield is considering a return to television and possibly releasing a tell-all memoir about the affair scandal.
He was spotted having dinner in West London with former This Morning co-star Vanessa Feltz, leading to speculation that he could be interested in joining her at Talk TV.
Caution and consideration
A source close to Schofield revealed that he is not rushing into his next move and is weighing his options carefully. However, a memoir could be released to give him an opportunity to share his side of the story.
Schofield has reportedly had early discussions with publisher Hodder & Stoughton about potentially delving deeper into the scandal that has had a profound impact on his career.
The source emphasized that while Schofield wants to tell his story and move on, he will only do so with the approval of his family.
Representatives for Schofield and Hodder & Stoughton were contacted for comment.
