Holly Willoughby urges fans to back Phillip Schofield as he comes out as gay
Holly Willoughby urged This Morning viewers to back Phillip Schofield as he came out as gay today.
Holly and Phil had an emotional chat on the ITV show today after Phil came out today.
And the blonde presenter told fans that Phil needed their support as she said she would always be there for him.
Speaking to Holly, Phillip said: "It's funny because everyone I've spoken to, you, has been so supportive and so loving and caring.
"My entire family have and said it's ok I love you.
"Every person I tell it gets a little easier."
Phillip Schofield discusses dating status on This Morning as he comes out as gay
Emotional Phillip Schofield describes mum's incredible reaction to him coming out as gay
"I am very aware Steph and the girls are watching this. We spent a lot of time together."
Phil said he felt guilty about being gay, but also proud of himself.
He also said he'd always be there for and a part of his family.
The chat came as Holly also shared a tear-jerking tribute to her co-star on her Instagram page.
Phillip Schofield in tears as he talks telling wife and kids he's gay on This Morning
Holly Willoughby in tear-jerking Phillip Schofield statement as he says he's gay
She wrote: "Never been more proud of my friend than I am today. "
Phil, who has been married for nearly 27 years, announced he was gay in a statement today.
He wrote: "You never know what’s going on in someone’s seemingly perfect life, what issues they are struggling with, or the state of their state of wellbeing – and so you won’t know what has been consuming me for the last few years.
"With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact and I am gay.
"This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home. I have been married to Steph for nearly 27 years, and we have two beautiful grown-up daughters, Molly and Ruby.
"My family have held me so close: they have tried to cheer me up, to smother me with kindness and love, despite their own confusion.
"Yet I can’t sleep and there have been sone very dark moments.
"My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better.
"Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud. Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt they I am causing to my family.
"Steph has been incredible – I love her so very much. She is the kindest soul I have ever met. My girls have been astonishing in their love, hugs and encouraging words of comfort."
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