Phillip Schofield Slams Comments Speculating He's In A Relationship

Phillip Schofield is not in a relationship

This Morning host Phillip Schofield has slammed rumours he's in a relationship.

Fans began to speculate after he shared a picture of himself and his friend on a socially distanced walk.

 

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Show 1 - @dancingonice wearing double breasted suit @mossbros. Tartan tie @paulsmithdesign @canali1934 shirt @mrp. Styled by @davidobrien75 #suit #doublebrested #tie #style #stylist #host #menswear #tv #dancingonice2020

A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe) on Jan 5, 2020 at 1:01pm PST

Phillip captioned the post, 'First socially distanced walk with a mate! Thank you Simon Schofield..'

'last person I had a drink with before the wheels fell off, first I’ve seen as we try to reattach them!'

Taking to the comments section, many questioned the TV presenter's relationship with Simon.

 

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First socially distanced walk with a mate! Thank you @sischofe .. last person I had a drink with before the wheels fell off, first I’ve seen as we try to reattach them!

A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe) on May 16, 2020 at 10:23am PDT

But Phillip was quick to shut down any speculation of a romance between himself and his friend.

As per Digital Spy, he replied, 'That's what they call family friends who you've known for 20 years and who come round to check if you're OK.'

 

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This Morning live from Downtown! @mossbros for the suit and tie 😊 #highclerecastle @highclere_castle @davidobrien75

A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe) on Sep 12, 2019 at 2:05am PDT

Phillip came out as gay earlier this year.

Read his full statement here.