Coming to terms with one's sexuality is not an easy task for anyone. A not much, unlike scenario, surrounded the life of English TV host Phillip Schofield- who lived the life of a heterosexual for years before finally revealing it to the world now.
Here's all about Phillip's gay revelation along with the details of his wife, children, net worth, TV shows & more.
Came Out As Gay After Over Two And Half Decades Of Married Life With Wife; Children
After nearly 27 years of his married life to a person of the opposite gender, Phillip came to terms with his sexuality and announced himself as a gay man on 7 February 2020.
He has been married to a woman named Stephanie Lowe since March 1993. Together, the husband-wife duo has two grown-up children from the marriage: both daughters named Ruby and Molly- who are in their mid & the late 20s.
Phillip Schofield with wife Stephanie Lowe and children at a Cirque Du Soleil event (©: theSun.co.uk)
Phillip announced his gay sexuality via a tweet on 7 February 2020. Through the tweet, he poured his heart out and unburdened years of feelings. He further thanked his family for all the love and support they gave him and for open-heartedly accepting his sexuality.
The TV host also expressed that though his wife and children were confused by his revelation, they accepted his decision and supported him.
After his revelation, his 27-year-old daughter Molly also sent a message to her dad stating that her family has united more and she has nothing but more love towards her father.
Later, he appeared on the ITV show This Morning and further discussed the matter with his co-hosts. He thanked his colleague Holly Willoughby for all her support and even called her the sister he never had.
Despite coming out as gay to the world, Phillip has no immediate plans to get involved with a partner. He wants to take things slow and wait for the right moment to start a romantic relationship.
Phillip Schofield's Biography: Age, Height
A native of Oldham, Lancashire, England, Phillip Schofield was born on 1 April 1962 (age: 57).
The TV host of 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m) initially worked at the BBC Radio as a booking clerk before making his breakthrough voicing the puppet Gordon the Gopher on Children's BBC (1985-1987).
Career: Net Worth & TV Shows
Once Phillip made his break in the entertainment world, he got more offers for TV jobs. Over the years, Phillip has appeared in multiple movies and TV shows, including Keith Lemon: The Film, Dancing on Ice, Beat the Star, Going Live!, Have I Been Here Before?, The Cube, The Movie Game, Winning Lines (UK), Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Extras, and more.
As of 2020, Phillip works as a co-host on ITV's This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, and Eamonn Holmes. He earns a salary of £600,000 (over $750,000) from his job in the show. Further, he has also accumulated a significant net worth from his career as a TV show host. Phillip's net worth, as of 2020, amounts to £8 million (over $10 million).