Phillip Schofield's huge fortune unveiled despite former ITV star not working for a year
Phillip Schofield has not been seen on TV since he left This Morning in May, 2023, but he has reportedly still been raking in the cash through his Fistral Productions company.
Despite stepping away from This Morning, Phillip Schofield still reportedly managed to rake in a hefty seven-figure sum last year. The TV presenter apparently continued to earn through his Fistral Productions company, which reportedly saw an increase of £400,000 between November 2022 and November 2023, bringing the total to nearly £1,250,000.
This includes expected earnings worth £964,136, according to the Mirror.
The disgraced star has retained a fortune of £2,137,758 in his TV firm, according to reports by The Sun. The new accounts were reportedly signed off by Phil's wife Stephanie before being filed with Companies House.
Recently, the 62-year-old broke his year-long social media silence by updating his profile picture with an adorable snap of his new puppy and sharing a photo of the pet on his bed.
Speculation is rife about a potential TV comeback for Phillip after he was spotted enjoying a four-hour dinner with close friend Declan Donnelly. The pair were reportedly seen laughing and joking in London near their homes.
Phillip looked relaxed in a grey jumper, skinny grey trousers and black shoes, carrying a backpack and leading his pet puppy on a leash.
The I'm A Celebrity presenter is one of the pals reportedly pushing for Phillip to take back his place in the limelight, months after stepping down from This Morning and ITV over an "unwise but not illegal" affair.
But while many are trying to convince him to return to presenting, Phillip apparently remains reluctant.
"Since he left This Morning, Phil has been held up by the support of friends like Ant, Dec and Alison Hammond," a source said, before claiming that Declan Donnelly was one of his biggest supporters.
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"They have all been rallying around him and their support, especially from Dec who is such a good friend, has really helped Phil."
Despite his reservations, the source has claimed bosses are keen to get the ball rolling for him, saying: "Some TV executives have been in touch with Phil about a possible return and his friends have told him he should consider it.
"Phil is still shell-shocked by everything that happened last year and is happy at the moment to focus on rebuilding his life with the support of his friends and family."
The insider revealed: "Whether he will make a comeback - whether it's on TV or radio - is still undecided but the offers are there if he wants to pursue them. His friends have told him they will support him all the way."
It's been months since Declan and Phillip were spotted together following the explosive This Morning scandal in May, 2023, which saw Phillip exit ITV amid rumours of a fallout with co-host Holly Willoughby.
He later admitted to having an affair with a younger staff member while married to Stephanie Lowe.
Phillip had initially denied their affair when The Sun broke the story in December, 2019, prompting an ITV investigation in 2020. However, the truth eventually came out, forcing Phillip to release a statement and resign from ITV immediately.
Holly Willoughby continued on the show before her departure in October, 2023.