Channel 5 is facing criticism after Phillip Schofield shared he is making his TV comeback.
The star is set for a “raw” return to our screens, but some viewers aren’t impressed…
Phillip famously left This Morning last year after admitting to having an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger colleague.
After several months laying low, Phillip’s return has been confirmed…
Channel 5 slammed for Phillip Schofield comeback
In an announcement shared on Instagram on Wednesday morning (September 25), Phil shared a snap of himself on a beach – looking pretty worse for wear.
He penned in the caption: “Now you know how I spent my summer! Alone for 10 days, no food, no water, no crew. My story of survival, both on a desert island and off it.
“Cast Away starts Monday on @channel5_tv & My5 at 9pm.”
Consequently, viewers are reacting on social media and lets just say they aren’t pleased…
One fumed: “No-one with a moral compass will give Phillip Schofield the time of day. I don’t wish him any ill will but he’s a despicable human being who doesn’t belong on any platform.”
Another stated: “[Bleep] Phillip Schofield and [bleep] Channel 5. [Bleep] giving wealthy, disgraced celebrities the chance to rehabilitate their image on TV.”
A third called out: “BOYCOTT CHANNEL 5.”
“Why the [bleep] did Channel 5 give Phillip Schofield the chance to return to television?” remarked another.
Viewers react
“You’re a disgrace for giving Phillip Schofield a platform again,” a fifth added.
Elsewhere, other viewers were eager to see Phillip on screen again. One praised: “Good on you Phil. You were terribly wronged the way they treated you. Only good thing, you found out who your true friends were.”
Another said: “Great news, missed him. He did nothing wrong, he’s human. If it was a straight relationship it would not have been an issue! Treated so badly for no reason.”
A third stated: “He did nothing wrong, he shouldn’t have been treated like this. Looking forward to watching this.”
“Good it will be nice to have him back on TV,” said another.
ED! has contacted Channel 5 for comment.
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