Phillip Schofield's Life Now

May 16, 2026, 16:01
UKEntertainment

Introduction

Phillip Schofield tells the public about his life and his job after he left ITV in 2023.

Main Body

Phillip worked at 'This Morning' for 21 years. He left because he had a secret relationship with a young worker. He lied to his boss and his family about this. Now, Phillip lives in west London. He does not want to be famous. He tried to make a movie for Channel 5, but it did not work. He says he cannot go back to TV. Phillip and his old friend Holly Willoughby do not speak now. Other TV stars also do not want to talk about him.

Conclusion

Phillip is not on TV. He spends time with his family and a few friends.

Learning

🛑 The 'No' Word (Negative Sentences)

To reach A2, you must know how to say things are not happening. Look at these patterns from the story:

1. For feelings and status (is/are + not)

  • Phillip is not on TV. →\rightarrow He is away from the screen.
  • They do not speak. →\rightarrow Silence between friends.

2. For actions (do/does + not + verb)

  • He does not want to be famous. →\rightarrow He prefers a quiet life.
  • It did not work. →\rightarrow The movie failed.

💡 Simple Rule: If you want to make a sentence negative, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the action word.

  • I work →\rightarrow I do not work.
  • He lives →\rightarrow He does not live.

Vocabulary Learning

life
The experience of living.
Example:She enjoys her life in London.
public
Open to everyone.
Example:The event was open to the public.
job
A paid position of work.
Example:He has a new job at the office.
left
Departed from a place.
Example:She left the room early.
worked
Performed a job.
Example:He worked at the company for many years.
secret
Something hidden from others.
Example:He kept a secret about his past.
relationship
A connection between people.
Example:They have a good relationship with their neighbors.
boss
The person who gives orders at work.
Example:The boss asked for the report.
family
People related by blood or marriage.
Example:She spends holidays with her family.
famous
Well known by many people.
Example:He is a famous actor.