FabSwingers.com > Forums > The Lounge > Phillip schofield gay...

Phillip schofield gay...

Jump to: Newest in thread

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

..... this one is gonna break a few ladies hearts, good in him for finally having the courage to be honest

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ebjonnsonMan over a year ago

Maldon

Have I missed something?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Wait, what??

Have I missed something?

Her x

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *aomilatteCouple over a year ago

Midlands

Thought it was a wind up, but true.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Not a wind up

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

Is this true?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I thought it was a wind up...googled and wow did not see that coming

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I thought it was a wind up...googled and wow did not see that coming "

Have to say was a surprise to us too

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’m just watching his interview and balling like a baby......it’s so emotional.

Good for him and he’s very lucky he has such a supporting wife and family when others don’t.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

[Removed by poster at 07/02/20 10:11:45]

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ing-louisMan over a year ago

Valleys

Good for him

very brave given he has a family. Even though they support him, it can't have been easy.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

I've just googled it too. Good for him for coming out, it must have been a very hard decision to make public. I'm proud of him.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’m just watching his interview and balling like a baby......it’s so emotional.

Good for him and he’s very lucky he has such a supporting wife and family when others don’t.

Just watched it too....very emotional and a very brave thing to do,good on him

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *wisted999Man over a year ago

North Bucks

Fair play to him.

Hope it wasn’t because someone was going to out him.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Very brave of him. I may have shed a few tears

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"Fair play to him.

Hope it wasn’t because someone was going to out him. "

No, he says it wasn't

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *lap.n.tickleCouple over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

You mean you didn't no

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

When I first saw it he still had that little smirk he always has so did think if this is a joke it is a shit one...but it seems he is.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *lap.n.tickleCouple over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman."

Thank fuck I'm not alone

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman."

Why? What does someone who is gay look like?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman."

I am normally pretty good at noticing but I have to say this one I was crap at

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *wisted999Man over a year ago

North Bucks

"Fair play to him.

Hope it wasn’t because someone was going to out him.

No, he says it wasn't"

Ah that’s good not read his statement

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’m in total shock. I would never of guessed. Good on him for finally coming to terms with it and sharing it with the public

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

I can't say I'm at all surprised. Good that he finally felt able to be open about it.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I can't say I'm at all surprised. Good that he finally felt able to be open about it. "

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *lap.n.tickleCouple over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman.

Why? What does someone who is gay look like? "

Probably the same as somebody looks when your on the pull. You just know right.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

His wife is in serious need of a good seeing-to. I don't mean that in a derogatory way - I hope she's on here and has been having fun for a long time! If you are, hit me up gorgeous

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *udistnorthantsMan over a year ago

Desborough

Gordon always knew

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman.

Why? What does someone who is gay look like? "

I didnt say he "looked like" anything.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman.

Why? What does someone who is gay look like?

I didnt say he "looked like" anything.

It was the rolling eyes sorry. No offence intended x

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ecky and justCouple over a year ago

Godalming

Becky needs counselling now.

I saw it coming...

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Where can I find the video of the interview please

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"Fair play to him.

Hope it wasn’t because someone was going to out him.

No, he says it wasn't

Ah that’s good not read his statement"

He said it on the telly.

One day hopefully soon it won't matter to anyone what sexuality people are that they get outed ( apart from the people you have sex with of course )

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *urls and DressesWoman over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I feel it must have been an incredibly hard thing to say after being married for so long to a woman, and to have children with her, makes me wonder how long he’s possibly suppressed his feelings. However, I find it sad that it had to be announced to the world. It’s his personal life, no one has had to announce they’re straight with a statement to the press

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ea monkeyMan over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Just a thought; he's been married for years with children, he's now saying that hes attracted to men. Doesn't that make him bisexual, not gay?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ebjonnsonMan over a year ago

Maldon

I feel for his wife. Poor woman, doesn’t know which way to turn.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Happy for him to be honest, its going to be a good change.

Although its a shame that people still need to hide their sexuality instead of just being who they are

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Good on him I say fabulous darling x

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *lbinoGorillaMan over a year ago

Redditch

If it is genuinely true, then good luck to him

But I wonder how long the wife has known for, or if it's an almighty shock and the last 27byears have been a sham

And, call me plain old Mr Cynical, but it's odd that he announces this now, when there are almost daily reports of how he's a megalomaniac behind the scenes and almost everyone else on Good Morning hates his guts.

Smacks of attention diverting, and a bit like Barrymore's constant "poor me" act

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Kudos to his wife and children

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman.

Why? What does someone who is gay look like? "

I think that's a bit disingenuous. No one said he 'looked' gay. I have to say the announcement doesn't surprise me. And you know I am sure as well as me sometimes an intuition doesn't have to be based on looks. It doesn't even have to be based on anything definable or specific.

I wish him well x

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman."

I’m sure he was often mentioned in rumours about which celebrities were gay years ago.

Obviously, it was just tittle-tattle rather than fact, but his name cropped up a lot.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman.

Why? What does someone who is gay look like?

I didnt say he "looked like" anything.

No you didn't but you did say that 'it' ( gayness ) was pretty obvious.

So ...... same Q .... how is it obvious if someone is gay ?

I'm genuinely curious. What attributes does he have that Gareth Thomas doesn't?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"Just a thought; he's been married for years with children, he's now saying that hes attracted to men. Doesn't that make him bisexual, not gay?

He said he is gay.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Happy for him to be honest, its going to be a good change.

Although its a shame that people still need to hide their sexuality instead of just being who they are"

Sometimes they just don't know who they are..... No one is born knowing their sexuality - gender- preferences - identity ..... yada yada.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I feel for his wife. Poor woman, doesn’t know which way to turn."

LOL .....

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I'm staying off this thread and going to find one on knitting.... x

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"Happy for him to be honest, its going to be a good change.

Although its a shame that people still need to hide their sexuality instead of just being who they are

Sometimes they just don't know who they are..... No one is born knowing their sexuality - gender- preferences - identity ..... yada yada."

Plus when men of that age got married gay wasn't something to be proud of. I bet there are a lot of gay men about who have had children and marriages

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

So ...... same Q .... how is it obvious if someone is gay ?

I think Jenny just above you answers this perfectly

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman.

Why? What does someone who is gay look like?

I wish him well x"

Sorry you think its disingenuous. But she says it was "obvious" that he was gay. What exactly does that mean? Are there certain gay features or mannerisms that define them that way? Or is it all based on stereotype. Gay men come in all shapes and sizes you know.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

He looked very nervous in the interview

bless him

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *lorious hole bs16Man over a year ago

Bristol

We all have a different slant on these things..

Firstly, I was more surprised he had a wife and two daughters and had always assumed he was gay..call it instinct if you like..

Secondly, I feel more for his wife and two daughters than I do for him.

That's just me before I get jumped on.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Sorry - I missed a bit off my last post. Meant to wish him and those around him well.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think a LOT of the respect, praise, love and hugs should go to his wife and children.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Happy for him to be honest, its going to be a good change.

Although its a shame that people still need to hide their sexuality instead of just being who they are

Sometimes they just don't know who they are..... No one is born knowing their sexuality - gender- preferences - identity ..... yada yada."

Yea I understand all that. Just saying, it would be nice if people didn't have to feel they have to 'come out' and instead were just themselves

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Cant really say I'm surprised or shocked. Let him get on with his life like anyone else is what I say.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *hatYorkLadMan over a year ago

York

I always thought he was anyway, didn't know anything about his private life but then I haven't watched anything with him in since Live and Kicking. Good on him for coming out but his wife must be feeling pretty gutted for spending 27 of her best years as a beard.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ady LickWoman over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

"I think a LOT of the respect, praise, love and hugs should go to his wife and children."

Yes, definitely.

I've just read the statement he posted on Twitter, very moving. He's lucky he's got the support of his wife, daughters, and everyone around him by the sounds of it.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I always thought he was anyway, didn't know anything about his private life but then I haven't watched anything with him in since Live and Kicking. Good on him for coming out but his wife must be feeling pretty gutted for spending 27 of her best years as a beard."

What does 'beard' mean ?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *elshkinkyMan over a year ago

south wales

Sad thing is that he needs to “come out”.... no one should need to come out ....no one comes out as heterosexual ... and that’s why we will always have hate and homophobia ...

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Happy for him to be honest, its going to be a good change.

Although its a shame that people still need to hide their sexuality instead of just being who they are

Sometimes they just don't know who they are..... No one is born knowing their sexuality - gender- preferences - identity ..... yada yada.

Yea I understand all that. Just saying, it would be nice if people didn't have to feel they have to 'come out' and instead were just themselves "

Agreed. He might not even be Gay tomorrow..... who knows. ( That's not cryptic ) Time and experience change people and preferences and behaviours.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ebjonnsonMan over a year ago

Maldon

What does 'beard' mean ?"

I’m glad you asked that

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

What does 'beard' mean ?

I’m glad you asked that"

It's a woman who marries a gay man in order to conceal the fact that he's gay.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *orthantsblueeyesMan over a year ago

Northampton

Fair play to him

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS over a year ago

London

"Sad thing is that he needs to “come out”.... no one should need to come out ....no one comes out as heterosexual ... ... "

My opinion exactly.

But he must confess and discuss this with his wife.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *andare63Man over a year ago

oldham

Feel sorry for his wife and kids. Not him

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

What does 'beard' mean ?

I’m glad you asked that

It's a woman who marries a gay man in order to conceal the fact that he's gay. "

Bloody daft concept if you think about it. Taken to the nth it means that every single bloke is gay.......

I'd prefer to think that they loved, laughed and wanted each other and their family... They certainly appear happy and this is just something they are now shouldering.

What a vile term.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

"Feel sorry for his wife and kids. Not him "

He isn't looking for people to "feel sorry for him", he hasn't got a terminal illness.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

What does 'beard' mean ?

I’m glad you asked that

It's a woman who marries a gay man in order to conceal the fact that he's gay.

Bloody daft concept if you think about it. Taken to the nth it means that every single bloke is gay.......

I'd prefer to think that they loved, laughed and wanted each other and their family... They certainly appear happy and this is just something they are now shouldering.

What a vile term.

Yep. I was used towards Cheryl Cole as was a lot.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Wonder what Gordon the Gopher makes of it

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Feel sorry for his wife and kids. Not him "

Why do people feel 'SORRY' for anyone?

I see a happy man with a happy family. He's had a good career. Amassed quite a good small fortune. He's intelligent and loved. His children are educated. They love his as he loves them. His wife will be fulfilled in many aspect of her life and probably was sexually too ! I'm sure if a 'gay' bloke gave me a good seeing to his tackle would work as good as anyones. There's more to marriage than bloody sex. They seem like decent , loyal people.

He hasn't deceived her to my knowledge.

Being gay is neither shocking , unusual or a crime.

It's just that at this point in his life he decided he want's to be honest to himself and it will probably add to the myriad of stories that enable us to understand the complexities of sex and sexual relationships.

Surely we must be nearing the pulling down of the proverbial fucking pigeon holes that are stereo types.

His is NOT a sad story.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

What does 'beard' mean ?

I’m glad you asked that

It's a woman who marries a gay man in order to conceal the fact that he's gay.

Bloody daft concept if you think about it. Taken to the nth it means that every single bloke is gay.......

I'd prefer to think that they loved, laughed and wanted each other and their family... They certainly appear happy and this is just something they are now shouldering.

What a vile term.

Yep. I was used towards Cheryl Cole as was a lot. "

It, it was used. I was never used against Cheryl Cole. Ever. Your honour.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *andare63Man over a year ago

oldham

"Feel sorry for his wife and kids. Not him

He isn't looking for people to "feel sorry for him", he hasn't got a terminal illness. "

Yes of course,,,, sorry I didn't know you knew him personally

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Makes you wonder after 27 years of marriage though.

Maybe he's been pestering his wife for anal sex for years, or maybe they've been doing it and he's decided he prefers arse over minge

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

But you wanted to be. Didn't you.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm not entirely surprised. About 15 years ago I was out in London for a drink with the Mrs. I think the bar was called "The Joy Boy Cellar of Lust" or something similar. My mrs has gone for a slash and I'm standing at the bar in my red pvc cat suit. Well who strolls over.. yes the silver fox that is Phil... wearing leather chaps, biker boots and one of Hollies corsets. He asks do you want to dance big boy.. at this point my Mrs comes back and he looks shocked and runs off. After that I was always a bit 50/50 if he was or not.

I'm glad he's had the courage to come out and hope it helps others to live their lives openly. X

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"But you wanted to be. Didn't you."

Maybe.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's 2020,in all honesty,who really cares,except for his wife n family obviously,who I'm fairly sure must have had some idea.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Feel sorry for his wife and kids. Not him

Why do people feel 'SORRY' for anyone?

He hasn't deceived her to my knowledge.

Being gay is neither shocking , unusual or a crime.

Surely we must be nearing the pulling down of the proverbial fucking pigeon holes that are stereo types.

His is NOT a sad story.

I'm glad you didn't find a knitting thread. This is spot on

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan over a year ago

Aylesbury

He hosted dancing on ice for christs sake, who is actually surprised by this?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *uryWhipMan over a year ago

Harringay

Proud of this guy. I didnt even see that coming. I've been wrestling for a long time over my own sexuality. Only small handful of people in my life know. Its easy for me to be myself on fab sites but having been through an abusive past has made things difficult and have never been comfortable about talking about. Its easier for some, difficult for others.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *iss LovelyWoman over a year ago

Here and There

"Just a thought; he's been married for years with children, he's now saying that hes attracted to men. Doesn't that make him bisexual, not gay?

I thought that. Very hurtful to his wife if he’s saying he’s gay, because surely that means he was never attracted to her?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I'm not entirely surprised. About 15 years ago I was out in London for a drink with the Mrs. I think the bar was called "The Joy Boy Cellar of Lust" or something similar. My mrs has gone for a slash and I'm standing at the bar in my red pvc cat suit. Well who strolls over.. yes the silver fox that is Phil... wearing leather chaps, biker boots and one of Hollies corsets. He asks do you want to dance big boy.. at this point my Mrs comes back and he looks shocked and runs off. After that I was always a bit 50/50 if he was or not.

I'm glad he's had the courage to come out and hope it helps others to live their lives openly. X"

He's only know Holly for ten years. Try again .... good story tho

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm glad he's had the courage to come out and hope it helps others to live their lives openly. X"

Hahaha brilliant

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ere2help82Man over a year ago

Bromsgrove

It was pretty clear from the way he looked at all the pussies in the TV advert!

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thought he was already gay? Didn't know he wasn't until now?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

What does 'beard' mean ?

I’m glad you asked that

It's a woman who marries a gay man in order to conceal the fact that he's gay. "

Is that knowingly and unknowingly?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

What does 'beard' mean ?

I’m glad you asked that

It's a woman who marries a gay man in order to conceal the fact that he's gay.

Is that knowingly and unknowingly?"

I think it's knowingly. Which wouldn't make Philip Schofields wife a beard

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I bet this all started when his wife slipped a finger up his bum.

I always said you can catch gay that way

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ooliganMan over a year ago

Preston

Anyone who's surprised at him coming out has obviously never seen his house on that "How to spend it well at Christmas" programme... No straight man could ever choose such lovely soft furnishings.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ribsaMan over a year ago

A box at end of your bed

I really don't give a shit if he is gay or not it's nothing to do with me.

But it would not surprise me as he had some guy with his hand up a puppet under his desk between his legs for years as a kids tv presenter.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's 2020,in all honesty,who really cares,except for his wife n family obviously,who I'm fairly sure must have had some idea."

I’m with you guys on this one! Does it matter?! He’s a great guy and TV personality and obviously has enormous love from his family and friends

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Anyone who's surprised at him coming out has obviously never seen his house on that "How to spend it well at Christmas" programme... No straight man could ever choose such lovely soft furnishings."

No married man chooses any furnishings EVER .......

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Not even if he begs !

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm glad he's had the courage to come out and hope it helps others to live their lives openly. X

He's only know Holly for ten years. Try again .... good story tho

Holly used to be phill's nanny before she was on tv.. he gave her, her big break.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *iss LovelyWoman over a year ago

Here and There

We don’t know what has been going on behind closed doors, but unless his Mrs went into the marriage knowing he was Gay and has spent the past 27 years being perfectly happy in that knowledge then I do feel sorry her. I’d be surprised if this is what she set out for all those years ago.

Must be a huge relief to him though and I hope everyone involved is genuinely ok.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *andare63Man over a year ago

oldham

"Just a thought; he's been married for years with children, he's now saying that hes attracted

I thought that. Very hurtful to his wife if he’s saying he’s gay, because surely that means he was never attracted to her?"

It might just be a mid life crisis phase he's going through

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I'm glad he's had the courage to come out and hope it helps others to live their lives openly. X

He's only know Holly for ten years. Try again .... good story tho

Holly used to be phill's nanny before she was on tv.. he gave her, her big break. "

She's too young to be his Nanny.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *andare63Man over a year ago

oldham

"Anyone who's surprised at him coming out has obviously never seen his house on that "How to spend it well at Christmas" programme... No straight man could ever choose such lovely soft furnishings.

No married man chooses any furnishings EVER ......."

Or is even given the chance to

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’m not sure what the point of this was, he’s married and has the support of his wife which presumably means they are going to stay together.

If that’s the case unless he’s a swinger then he won’t be fucking anyone else be they women or men.

So what’s it got to do with anyone else

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

He spends a few months with H and John Barrowman! Seriously though I wish him well.

I do feel like it's perfectly timed with everything else going on. Hope he finds more happiness.

Danish

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Fair play to him.

Hope it wasn’t because someone was going to out him.

No, he says it wasn't

Ah that’s good not read his statement

He said it on the telly.

One day hopefully soon it won't matter to anyone what sexuality people are that they get outed ( apart from the people you have sex with of course ) "

^^^ This. How sad in this day and age that someone coming out makes headline, probably worldwide news.

However, totally didn’t expect it. I hope he finds peace now.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

I must say i was surprised and went and read the article. Im glad hes got full support of his family and friends and something tells me his wife wasnt that surprised

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *lan157Man over a year ago

a village near Haywards Heath in East Sussex

I am left wondering why he needs to tell me about his personal life and sexuality at all . Should I stop reading his wine column in the free waitrose weekly newspaper? I thought we had moved on from these things being news .

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *a LunaWoman over a year ago

South Wales

I dunno. I have mixed feelings about this. Whilst it’s great for him in that he can now be true to himself etc., i do feel for his wife.

She’s been married to him for 20 plus years.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"He spends a few months with H and John Barrowman! Seriously though I wish him well.

I do feel like it's perfectly timed with everything else going on. Hope he finds more happiness.

Danish "

Is he selling something, is there a book coming out?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *inkerbell67Woman over a year ago

Clacton on sea essex

Who cares.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I am left wondering why he needs to tell me about his personal life and sexuality at all . Should I stop reading his wine column in the free waitrose weekly newspaper? I thought we had moved on from these things being news . "

Being in the public eye and the tabloids complete lack of morals, I imagine he weighed up "owning" it himself against his family and friends potentially being pestered/insulted/disregarded while they try and sell a few copies of their respective rags.

I doubt he feels it newsworthy in the regard that everyone 'needs' to know it's just a rather sad reality that a person in that kind of position can never truly be left alone.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I feel sorry for he’s wife. Wasted 27 years of her life on someone that didn’t wanna be with her sexually. Poor women must feel terrible.

He does love her though so I suppose it’s ok because it’s phill

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *hubaysiWoman over a year ago

Leeds

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman."

My thoughts too!

I always wondered.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman."

Yeah I seem to have a gaydar. I guessed years ago

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ooliganMan over a year ago

Preston

Give it 12 months and there will be a body in his pool... It's a familiar story...

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"I feel sorry for he’s wife. Wasted 27 years of her life on someone that didn’t wanna be with her sexually. Poor women must feel terrible.

He does love her though so I suppose it’s ok because it’s phill

I wouldn't say wasted as they have two kids together, but I get what you mean. Depending on how long he has known she could have been getting on with her life with someone who wasn't hiding something while he got on with his

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *partharmonyCouple over a year ago

Ruislip

I wonder how many hearts are breaking today of women who were 14 when I was a teenager and he was presenting after-school children's programs (in the days when there were only four channels).

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Well deeeeeeer he did kids tv

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *asmeenTV/TS over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"I cant believe nobody noticed before

I thought it was pretty obvious to be honest. I was surprised he was married to a woman.

Thank fuck I'm not alone

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

i know just how he's poor wife is feeling. My ex is gay too. We were married 8 years when i found out about him. We have a son together who is now 22. It was not a great time.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *aomilatteCouple over a year ago

Midlands

"I wonder how many hearts are breaking today of women who were 14 when I was a teenager and he was presenting after-school children's programs (in the days when there were only four channels). "
You’re just kids, there used to be THREE channels

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm glad he's had the courage to come out and hope it helps others to live their lives openly. X

He's only know Holly for ten years. Try again .... good story tho

Holly used to be phill's nanny before she was on tv.. he gave her, her big break.

She's too young to be his Nanny. "

Sorry Granny .. your right...I've got to stop believing everything I read in take a break....it must have been someone else's corset he was wearing.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ojos party boyMan over a year ago

Merseyside

"I wonder how many hearts are breaking today of women who were 14 when I was a teenager and he was presenting after-school children's programs (in the days when there were only four channels). You’re just kids, there used to be THREE channels

Pmsl

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ifeandhubby400Couple over a year ago

Arse hole of nowhere ,Scotland

Not sure why he choose now to say,there must have been a reason ,but i wonder did his wife know or suspect ,and did he act on it which means he was unfaithful but he is so well know i doubt it ,as someone who was with my hubby 24 years before he came out as bi ,i can tell you it can rip your world apart ,so i hope his wife and family get through this and it doesnt have to destroy relationships

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So he finally came out the broom cupboard then..

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not too shocked by this news to be honest,have always felt he had a slight camp nature,like so many males in the entertainment business who are all so bubbly on stage,screen,in public,Ryan Clarke Neal,Barrymore,David Walliams,etc etc,but campness doesn't define sexual orientation

Well done to him for releasing his true feelings,which would do more harm to himself than coming out with this news

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I wonder how many hearts are breaking today of women who were 14 when I was a teenager and he was presenting after-school children's programs (in the days when there were only four channels). "

Oh you kiddywinks. I remember when there was only BBC. No need to call it bbc1 in those days.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Must be all that yoga.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *alcon43Woman over a year ago

Paisley

Why doesn’t he come out as being bisexual? Being gay is much more acceptable but he’s had sexual relationships with a woman so surely he’s bisexual!

Being bi isn’t as socially acceptable perhaps.

PS he was in the Broom Cupboard for years!

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Couldn't care less,it's his life his business.

People don't come out as straight so why should gay people??

Gay straight or otherwise people have the right to be who they want to be as long as it's legal of course.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *aughtyLondonGuyMan over a year ago

london

As a man I often struggle to shed a tear. Sometimes I want to have a good cry but just can’t. Maybe it’s my upbringing telling me not to cry. However watching Phillip on TV this morning had me in tears. Very brave of him to come out like that, and the outpouring of support shows how much he is loved. I just hope Phillip’s wife has a great support network too because I can’t imagine how she must feel.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *rownskinmaleMan over a year ago

Essex

"Why doesn’t he come out as being bisexual? Being gay is much more acceptable but he’s had sexual relationships with a woman so surely he’s bisexual!

Being bi isn’t as socially acceptable perhaps.

PS he was in the Broom Cupboard for years! "

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

[Removed by poster at 07/02/20 13:21:28]

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Childrens tv is the number 2 place to catch the ghay 1st is next to holly big grin far too hyper willabooby so his fate was sealed

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *rownskinmaleMan over a year ago

Essex

I've always thought his gay. I'm more surprise he's been married for 27 years.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Good on him. The only thing he needs to do is not hold a pool party anytime soon..

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No wonder he's always giggling with Holly!

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If it is genuinely true, then good luck to him

But I wonder how long the wife has known for, or if it's an almighty shock and the last 27byears have been a sham

Smacks of attention diverting, and a bit like Barrymore's constant "poor me" act"

Yeah let’s turn my life on it’s head,break my wife’s heart and shock the kids....all cos of a few tabloid stories over nothing :*

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Wonder what Gordon the Gopher makes of it

"
he will probably come out and tell us what Philip did to him in the broom cupboard

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"As a man I often struggle to shed a tear. Sometimes I want to have a good cry but just can’t. Maybe it’s my upbringing telling me not to cry. However watching Phillip on TV this morning had me in tears. Very brave of him to come out like that, and the outpouring of support shows how much he is loved. I just hope Phillip’s wife has a great support network too because I can’t imagine how she must feel.

Yes his family and those who are close to him....

I'm sure there will be men on here with the same plight to consider. No matter if they are gay or bisexual x

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *aughtyLondonGuyMan over a year ago

london

"Wonder what Gordon the Gopher makes of it

he will probably come out and tell us what Philip did to him in the broom cupboard

Gordon has already admitted that Phil always had a whole hand up his bum

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Wonder what Gordon the Gopher makes of it

he will probably come out and tell us what Philip did to him in the broom cupboard

Gordon has already admitted that Phil always had a whole hand up his bum"
he cant deny it either cos we all seen it for ourselves. So brazen with it

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

U notice they never come out as bi tho no wonder before fab i thought bi was a made up thing

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Philip was a great man yesterday and still is today.

Love him!

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *otwhenwetCouple over a year ago

Cheshire

"Gordon always knew

Tell all interview coming up, next in the queue is ed the duck and Andy Peters.

On a serious note, good on Phil for having the courage to come out.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Must be something about that broom cupboard, hes not the first person whos worked in there and eventually admitted being gay.

Personally i blame the gopher, that squeaky voice and his love of fashion.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *jEuphoriaCouple over a year ago

north kent

"..... this one is gonna break a few ladies hearts, good in him for finally having the courage to be honest"

Gobsmacked, but good luck to him.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So is he out or is he out out

And is he gay bi or fab straight

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *partharmonyCouple over a year ago

Ruislip

"I wonder how many hearts are breaking today of women who were 14 when I was a teenager and he was presenting after-school children's programs (in the days when there were only four channels). You’re just kids, there used to be THREE channels

I too remember the days when there were just three channels. My point was that at the time Phillip Schofield started presenting children's TV there were four.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *hloevtTV/TS over a year ago

norwich

Not sure why this is news !! I always assumed he was gay anyway.

Still a great presenter and he has Holly as his besty.

Iv always been a fan and always will be. Xx

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Gordon always knew

Tell all interview coming up, next in the queue is ed the duck and Andy Peters.

On a serious note, good on Phil for having the courage to come out."
andy peters has been gay for years

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I was surprised when I was told this morning. I feel so bad he felt he had to keep it a secret for so long. I hope hes totally at piece now love him xx

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Controversial but great timing considering his career was in jeopardy. Just saying........

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *aintscoupleCouple over a year ago

st helens

"Controversial but great timing considering his career was in jeopardy. Just saying........"
Strange how all these celebrities and sports stars come out as gay and proud only once they have made all there fame and fortune,ronaldo will be next!

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ha, GAYYY.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Who bloody cares!?! The only time anyone elses sexuality is any of my business is if I want to shag them! Never likely to meet him and wouldn't want to shag him if I did so...

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *r NeilMan over a year ago

Lancs Mancs

It was not if but when the outing

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *atcoupleCouple over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia

Are we alone in thinking that actually, it's no ones business what sexual preferences anyone else has? We really don't mind if a person is gay/bi/straight/cd/ts/

It doesn't matter, live how you want to to live, this is a free country Phillip and no one should judge you, just carry on and enjoy life!

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"..... this one is gonna break a few ladies hearts, good in him for finally having the courage to be honest"

It’s been about as obvious as how Stephen mulhern is also gay and Michael Barrymore is guilty.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I always assumed he was gay and had come out, never thought for a moment he might be married and hetro. I’m really surprised... but is it really surprise to hear that’s he’s gay ?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"Are we alone in thinking that actually, it's no ones business what sexual preferences anyone else has? We really don't mind if a person is gay/bi/straight/cd/ts/

Sadly the world hasn't moved on as much as that yet. I think it is a sad state of affairs that him announcing this made him the lead story on the News, as I said further up the thread one day ( hopefully soon ) there will be no need / reason to announce your sexuality to anyone but yourself

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Are we alone in thinking that actually, it's no ones business what sexual preferences anyone else has? We really don't mind if a person is gay/bi/straight/cd/ts/

It doesn't matter, live how you want to to live, this is a free country Phillip and no one should judge you, just carry on and enjoy life!

Yep pretty much this.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

"Are we alone in thinking that actually, it's no ones business what sexual preferences anyone else has? We really don't mind if a person is gay/bi/straight/cd/ts/

Absolutely this. I can understand that his announcement would be of interest to many but to be the main lead story on the news was staggering. We still have such a long way to go when "man announces he is gay" is a bigger story than the corona virus or the sex abuse doctor.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I find it sad that this is even news

I’m happy for him that he’s being true to himself, but what sad case of affairs when you have to declare your sexuality

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I feel sorry for he’s wife. Wasted 27 years of her life on someone that didn’t wanna be with her sexually. Poor women must feel terrible.

He does love her though so I suppose it’s ok because it’s phill

Couldn’t agree more. I’d be bloody angry to say the least

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I find it sad that this is even news

I’m happy for him that he’s being true to himself, but what sad case of affairs when you have to declare your sexuality

Totally agree. Great for him, but why does it have to be headline news.

I don't think I've ever seen a news item where a celebrity has come out as being straight

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I find it sad that this is even news

I’m happy for him that he’s being true to himself, but what sad case of affairs when you have to declare your sexuality

Totally agree. Great for him, but why does it have to be headline news.

I don't think I've ever seen a news item where a celebrity has come out as being straight"

It’s a deflection tactic due to his ‘alleged’ bullying of co-presenters and his declining popularity with his viewers.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I always just thought he was gay. Didn't make any difference, he's a lovely man.

The shock I felt was finding out he was married with children and only just coming out.

I feel sad for him that he's felt he's had to live his life to suit his social standing but I'm sure he still had a very loving relationship with his wife and has children because he lived his life this way.

Still, who cares. We all deserve to be happy. He's only got the last bit of his life left. He should be able to spend that as he feels fit. Without judgement. Live and let live.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I always assumed he was gay and had come out, never thought for a moment he might be married and hetro. I’m really surprised... but is it really surprise to hear that’s he’s gay ? "

Agree.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I would have been more surprised if he had come out as staight.

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah I’ve always had the impression he was gay to be honest, I think unfortunately for him being in the spotlight it’s probably been a difficult decision ref his career, i hate to be a pessimist but I think it was probably a case of jump before you are pushed!

Was he possibly going to be exposed?

Hmmm thoughts?

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *coptoCouple over a year ago

Côte d'Azur & Great Yarmouth

Jeez, it's a bit like Denzel Washington going on national TV and saying: "Hey guys, I've got a little secret to share with you.... you never realized it, but I'm black!"

The "z" by the way, is for anybody who also hadn't guessed DW was American

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If randy phill was on fab he would of been fab straight for all those years

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

I'm waiting for Holly Willoughby to come out as lesbian

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm waiting for Holly Willoughby to come out as lesbian "
im waiting for her to come out as an alien

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I knew it as a kid, he was in the closet then

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm waiting for Holly Willoughby to come out as lesbian im waiting for her to come out as an alien

Yeah like Kuato in Total Recall. ‘Open your mind Quaid’

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)

By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Feel sorry for his wife and kids. Not him

Why do people feel 'SORRY' for anyone?

He hasn't deceived her to my knowledge.

Being gay is neither shocking , unusual or a crime.

Surely we must be nearing the pulling down of the proverbial fucking pigeon holes that are stereo types.

His is NOT a sad story.

Well said

Reply privately (closed, thread got too big)