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Born in United Kingdom · Nationalities New Zealander, British — Culture / television / media / professional relationships
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “This Morning: online list of alleged paedophiles handed to David Cameron” and “Allegations of editorial power and obstructing colleagues at ITV”.
Profile No. 0689 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2019–2024
In May 2023, Schofield admitted an intermittent relationship with a much younger colleague and acknowledged lying to ITV, his colleagues, his agency, the media and his family. He left ITV, and his agency dropped him.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2024
During his return with Cast Away, Schofield claimed that he had been betrayed and maintained that he had been pushed out in a context partly linked to his brother's crimes, reigniting controversy over the reasons for his departure.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
February 2024
It emerged that Schofield had paid a substantial sum to his former colleague covering, among other things, legal costs, therapy and losses relating to housing and employment, under an agreement containing a confidentiality clause.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
20 May 2023
After weeks of speculation about tensions between the two presenters, Schofield left This Morning with immediate effect after more than twenty years on air.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
26 May 2023
Schofield acknowledged an intermittent consensual relationship with a younger This Morning colleague, which he described as 'unwise but not illegal', and admitted lying to ITV, his agency, colleagues, the media and his family.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
May–June 2023
Following his admission, Schofield left ITV, was dropped by his agency YMU and several partners. ITV commissioned Jane Mulcahy KC to review the broadcaster's handling of rumours and questions concerning its internal culture.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
2022
Schofield and Holly Willoughby sparked major controversy after using accredited press access to Westminster Hall, which many online commentators portrayed as preferential access ahead of the public queue.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2019
Reports claimed that Amanda Holden and other colleagues accused Schofield of using his influence over presenting decisions and that an internal complaint had been lodged amid tensions surrounding This Morning.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2012
During a live broadcast, Schofield handed Prime Minister David Cameron a list of names found online in the context of the sexual abuse scandal. A name was briefly visible on screen, creating a serious risk of identification and defamation.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
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The external review considered that Schofield's patronage had clearly assisted the younger colleague in the early stages of his career, while finding that he had subsequently progressed on his own merits and that ITV management had been unaware of the nature of the relationship.
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