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Phillip Schofield feared coming out as gay on TV would be seen as 'publicity stunt'

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Phillip Schofield has said he was fearful that people would think his decision to come out as gay on This Morning would be seen as a "publicity stunt".

The 58-year-old ITV presenter, who co-hosts alongside pal Holly Willoughby, said he decided to come out on the show with Holly by his side as he "owed it to the viewers" as he sees them as "family".The segment aired in February last year just minutes after Phillip broke the news on his official Instagram account.Moments later he appeared seated next to Holly on the sofa as they carried out an emotional and brave interview on live TV.Phillip has now spoken out on his fears before it was aired while speaking on the Life, Interrupted podcast with Simon Thomas.He said: "[The] date [of the.

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