Phillip Schofield has issued an update on his marriage.
The 61-year-old broadcaster sat down with the BBC's Amol Rajan for a tell all interview to discuss his ITV exit. Mr Schofield quit ITV last week after he admitted having an affair with a younger male colleague.
The affair took place while the former This Morning host was still married to his wife, Stephanie Lowe. He explained how she was furious after his confession.
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He said: "Oh my god, can you imagine how difficult that conservation was. Lets just say it was an incredibly difficult conversation, the most difficult conversation I've ever had to have. She is extremely disappointed in me because I lied to her as well. But she wished me well today and so we'll see."
Mr Schofield wore his wedding ring for the interview and issued an update on their relationship. He said: "We are separated but we are very much together."
The two share two daughters named Molly and Ruby, and claimed he wouldn't be here without their intervention. He said: "My girls saved my life. They said last week, they haven't left me for a moment, they have been by my side every moment because they're scared to let me out of their sight. What is that like for daughters to have to go through something like that?
"They said to me 'don't you dare do this on our watch, we're supposed to be looking after you'. If my girls hadn't been there then I wouldn't be here because I don't see a future. How much do you want a man to take?"
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