Phillip Schofield's mother praises 'brave' son for announcing he is gay
‘For him to be so brave in front of so many people was inspiring, because I know how hard it was for him to do,’ says Pat Schofield
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Phillip Schofield’s mother has praised her son after he announced he is gay,
The This Morning host released a statement on Friday revealing he had been “coming to terms” with his sexuality.
Schofield added thsy his wife of 27 years, Stephanie Lowe, and two daughters had “stunned” him “with their love, instant acceptance and support”.
And his mother, Pat Schofield said: “For him to be so brave in front of so many people was inspiring, because I know how hard it was for him to do.
“I love Steph and the girls more than anything in the world and I will always be there for them.”
Ms Schofield added that her son drove to Cornwall, where she lives, to tell her.
“The first thing I said was, ‘I don’t care’,” she told the Daily Mirror.
“Yes it was a shock, but nothing as a family that we can’t support and applaud.”
After his statement on Instagram, Schofield appeared on This Morning with his co-hosts, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, to speak further about his decision to come out.
He said his daughters have been “fantastic” and told Willoughby: “It’s funny because everyone I’ve spoken to have all been so supportive and loving and caring.”
Schofield continued: “Every person I tell, it gets a little lighter and a little lighter. At the same time I’ve made this decision which is essentially for me and my head.
“Of course, I’m really very aware that Steph and the girls are watching this and we are all together. They have been supporting us as we get to this moment.”
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