He has described her as “like a sister” and, when he realised it was time to admit his true sexuality, to the public as well as his family, Phillip Schofield turned to Holly Willoughby for support. He often broke down in tears as he shared his anguish, and a source close to the broadcasters said there was a “palpable feeling of relief” that the secret they had talked over during the past few months was finally out in the public domain. A source said: “Holly loves his wife Steph and knows the two of them had been having some really difficult conversations. She was there for them both during this time and would, of course, never betray their confidence. “This is very much Phil’s story, but it’s been a big weight on Holly’s shoulders too. “But she’s just delighted it’s finally out of the open. Phil considers Holly a rock throughout all of this.” One This Morning insider told how Schofield “had not been himself at all” on the ITV show in the past few months, saying: “It’s clear he has been struggling both behind and, to some degree, in front of the camera too. “As the minutes passed as… Read full this story
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