Phillip Schofield's lover was just 15 when they met when the TV presenter was visiting his school, it has been revealed.
According to The Mail on Sunday, the TV veteran - who was then in his late 40s - helped him land the coveted role of a This Morning runner once the boy turned 18. A romantic relationship between the pair began some time after and included years of cover-ups, with Schofield apparently lying to the whole ITV team - including close friend and co-presenter Holly Willoughby.
The extra-marital affair finally came to light with the TV star sharing all in a bombshell statement and the reason why the cards came crashing down have finally been revealed. Phillip is said to have been "forced" to confirm the allegations he has dodged for years after his former lover unexpectedly confessed all to the lawyers he hired for him.
