How Phillip Schofield's Affair and Rumoured Feud with Holly Willoughby Could Damage Their Reputation Further
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The drama surrounding Phillip Schofield and his rumoured feud with co-star Holly Willoughby has been a hot topic in the media for months, and it looks like it won't be forgotten anytime soon as a production company are planning an explosive TV drama based on the events. The rumoured show is said to detail the fallout from the affair and Phil's sudden departure from This Morning.
The 61-year-old presenter sensationally quit the daytime show back in May amid growing reports of tension between him and co-star Holly. There had also been claims of a 'toxic' atmosphere backstage on the ITV show, all of which have been denied by bosses. Just days later Phil sensationally cut ties with ITV altogether and was dumped by his management team YMU when he admitted to having an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a much younger male colleague.
It has been reported that the deep details of Phil's affair will play out in the proposed drama. A source said: “A production company’s started work and they think the series would be a perfect fit for Channel 4. The storyline will reflect what went on. People have seen it from the outside but the drama will give a perspective on what may have occurred behind-closed-doors.”
The TV drama will document the TV besties' fall out and could make for uncomfortable viewing for Phil and ITV. Talent and PR expert Dermot McNamara told OK!: "I don’t think either Holly or Phil will come out of this looking particularly great. Especially in Holly’s case. There’s still a lot of questions hanging over her about what she knew and what she didn’t know."
Reports suggest the new drama would be titled ‘The Runner’ and would “mirror how the scandal unfolded” up to the point of Phil being dropped by his management as his career came to a spectacular end. They also suggested the show won’t shy away from how Phil allegedly lied to Holly about the affair that was taking place seemingly right under her nose.
Fans have already suggested who should play the leading roles, as Sheridan Smith has been deemed a "perfect fit". After Phil's admission, Holly insisted she had no knowledge of the affair – something Phil backed up. In his first interview after the scandal erupted, Phillip revealed he'd lost his "best friend" when he chose to conceal the truth from her.
The proposed TV drama could prove to be damaging to the reputation of both Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby and could have a lasting impact on their careers. While viewers want James Norton to take on the role as Phil, as well as Michael Sheen, David Tennant and Martin Compston, Sheridan Smith has been suggested as the perfect fit to play Holly.
It remains to be seen how the drama will play out, but it is clear that Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's reputation could be further damaged if the show goes ahead. Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads for more updates on the story.
