Phillip Schofield on coming out as gay: 'Every person I tell it gets a little lighter'

7 February 2020 Last updated at 10:33 GMT

TV presenter Phillip Schofield has revealed he is gay, after 27 years of marriage to his wife Stephanie Lowe.

The 57-year-old made the announcement via a statement posted on his Instagram story.

Speaking on ITV's This Morning Mr Schofield said "this was my decision" and his hand had not been forced.

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