Phillip Schofield

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Where is Phillip Schofield on ITV's This Morning as Holly Willoughby ... (Yorkshire Live)

Phillip Schofield is not on This Morning as usual today (Mon) and a co-presenter has stepped in to replace him.

The 48-year-old said at the time: "On Monday's This Morning, Shirley Ballas will be here as she reveals why her latest project will be more competitive than "But while a question mark hangs over her future, there have been conversations about who could step in if she decided to go. Responding to the rumours, an It's nice actually, start of the week and you [Holly] are here." She has gone from being seen as a safe pair of hands to a real asset to the channel." Greeting viewers this morning, Holly explained the reason why Alison was in the studio with her. [here](https://data.reachplc.com/221224636190853). The replacement is only temporary, however, and the 60-year-old will be back on our screens from April 3. [Strictly](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing). [ITV ](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/itv)spokesperson said: "We do not comment on speculation about artists' contracts." [the Big Brother star](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/tv/great-british-bake-offs-alison-26554890) co-presenting while Phil is having the week off. [Holly Willoughby](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/holly-willoughby) and Alison Hammond this week.

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Who is Phillip Schofield's brother Tim? This Morning star's younger ... (The Scottish Sun)

PHILLIP Schofield's brother has appeared in court over a three-year campaign of attacks on a schoolboy, but he denies all charges.Timothy Schofield st.

“The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, his brother said that he wouldn’t and then the defendant said he had their time together and they had watched porn and w***** together." Opening the case for the prosecution, Robin Shellard said on Monday: "The defendant is seven years younger than Phillip and they had not been particularly close growing up, however in December 2019 the defendant told his brother he was gay. Tim is a civilian police worker and the brother of This Morning star Phillip Schofield.

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Phillip Schofield's younger brother Timothy 'sexually abused ... (LBC)

Phillip Schofield's younger brother sexually abused a teenage boy over three years before confessing some of his crimes to the TV presenter, ...

Read more: He is also alleged to have performed sex acts in front of the accuser.

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This Morning Phillip Schofield 'replaced' by Alison Hammond (Messenger Newspapers)

The newly confirmed Great British Bake Off co-host is standing in for the broadcaster and will present the show alongside Holly Willoughby. ITV viewers are used ...

.@hollywills and Legend @AlisonHammond #thismorning." Alison replied: "It's lovely! Is it weird being here on a Monday?"

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Phillip Schofield's brother 'sexually abused teenage boy over three ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Phillips Schofield's younger brother, Timothy, appeared at crown court today, to stand trial over sexual abuse charges.

Others include allegedly forcing the child to watch pornography and watch him while he "engaged in a sexual activity". “The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, his brother said that he wouldn’t and then the defendant said he had their time together and that last year they had watched porn and w***** together." “According to Phillip the defendant travelled up that day [September 2021] and he was extremely agitated.

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Phillip Schofield's brother Tim accused of 'sexually abusing' teenage ... (Somerset Live)

A trial at Exeter Crown Court has started with the 54-year-old police worker facing 11 charges of interfering with a child.

According to Phillip the defendant travelled up that day [September 2021] and he was extremely agitated. The court also heard how Tim went to Phil's house in September 2021 and said he had "time" with the teenager, during which they watched porn and performed sex acts together. It is understood the offences alledgedly took place while Tim - who grew up in Newquay along with his older brother - worked for Avon and Somerset Police. It is alleged the abuse - which took place between 2016 and 2019 - started when the victim was a teenager. Tim, a civilian police worker from Bath, arrived at court wearing a face mask and placed a jacket over his head to avoid photographers. Tim Schofield, 54, is standing trial at Exeter Crown Court on 11 charges of interfering with a child.

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Phillip Schofield's brother 'sexually abused schoolboy' (Telegraph.co.uk)

Court hears Timothy Schofield confided in the This Morning host, telling him he had an 'obsessive sexual interest' in a teenager.

He also allegedly performed sex acts in front of the accuser. He said: “On the 12th of September 2021 he phoned his brother Phillip saying that his head was in a mess and could he come and see him. The jury heard how Timothy’s alleged victim confronted him in August 2021 and said “things” need to stop - a month before Timothy visited his brother to confide in him.

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Why is Phillip Schofield not on This Morning today and has he left? (Heart)

Alison stood alongside presenter Holly Willoughby in place of Phillip who was nowhere to be seen. But where is Phillip and why is he not on the show? Here's ...

Why is Phillip Schofield not on This Morning? But where is Phillip and why is he not on the show? Why is Phillip Schofield not on This Morning today and has he left?

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This Morning star Phillip Schofield missing from show in presenter ... (HELLO!)

ITV's This Morning saw a shake-up with the presenters for Monday's episode. Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond took the reins as hosts while Phillip ...

Alison wrote in the caption: "It's OFFICIAL!!! Two naughty kids together :) x x x.x The bakers will love you." Alison's new co-host Noel also wrote a sweet congratulatory message: "Congratulations and Welcome to the tent lovely!! Alison confirmed the exciting news on her Instagram with a video showing Alison alongside regular host Noel Fielding and the judges, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, depicted as cake figures. Monday's show opened with Holly and Alison addressing the change. The broadcaster, who hosts the show Monday through Thursday each week alongside [Holly Willoughby](https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/20230325167698/holly-willoughby-wows-bold-change-belle-ear-piercing/), was instead replaced by [Alison Hammond](https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/20230224165223/alison-hammond-breaks-silence-engagement-reports-live-this-morning/).

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Phillip Schofield's brother sexually abused a schoolboy before ... (Daily Mail)

The brother of presenter Phillip Schofield (far left) Timothy Schofield (right) 54, is charged with 11 counts of sexual offences against a boy over three ...

Schofield then went on to describe the boy's body in a sexual way and said he had a name for the 'time' they spent together, the court heard. The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, but Phillip said that he wouldn't. In a police interview played out to the court, the alleged victim described the first time he was abused. They alerted the police and Schofield was arrested days later. Mr Shellard said the 'perverted relationship' was clearly 'affecting' the defendant as well as his alleged victim. He is accused of causing him to watch sex acts and engage in sex acts.

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Phillip Schofield's brother accused of 'sexually abusing a teenage ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Timothy Schofield, 54, appeared at a crown court on Monday to stand trial over the alleged sexual abuse charges.

“The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, his brother said that he wouldn’t and then the defendant said he had their time together and that last year they had watched porn and w***** together." One charge involved sex act with a teenager. “According to Phillip the defendant travelled up that day [September 2021] and he was extremely agitated. Timothy went to his brother's house on September 2021, and admitted he had “time” with the teenager where they watched porn and performed sex acts together. The court heard how a “shocked” Phillip replied “What did you just say?” after his brother confessed to a sex act with a teenager. Others include allegedly forcing the child to watch pornography and watch him while he "engaged in a sexual activity," according to reports in

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Phillip Schofield 'was shocked by his brother's confession' (Yahoo News UK)

Phillip Schofield was "shocked" when his brother admitted to sexually abusing a teenage boy, a court has been told. Timothy Schofield visited the house of ...

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Alison Hammond replaces Phillip Schofield presenting This Morning ... (Daily Mail)

The TV presenter, 60, has taken time off during his brother Timothy's sexual abuse trial. Timothy, 54, carried out a campaign of sexual abuse against a ...

Schofield then went on to describe the boy's body in a sexual way and said he had a name for the 'time' they spent together, the court heard. The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, but Phillip said that he wouldn't. In a police interview played out to the court, the alleged victim described the first time he was abused. They alerted the police and Schofield was arrested days later. He said Schofield bought a projector for them to watch adult movies together. Mr Shellard said the 'perverted relationship' was clearly 'affecting' the defendant as well as his alleged victim. He is accused of causing him to watch sex acts and engage in sex acts. 'It was horrible, like truly,' he said. 'The defendant also told his brother that he was impotent. He also allegedly performed sex acts in front of the accuser. Phillip said it should never happen again.' He allegedly had an 'obsessive sexual interest' in the teenager and travelled to the home of This Morning presenter Phillip to confide in him.

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Phillip Schofield's younger brother 'sexually abused boy over three ... (Bristol Live)

Schofield is understood to have allegedly committed the offences while working for Avon and Somerset Police.

“According to Phillip the defendant travelled up that day [September 2021] and he was extremely agitated. Timothy went to his brother's house on September 2021, and admitted he had “time” with the teenager where they watched porn and performed sex acts together. “The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, his brother said that he wouldn’t and then the defendant said he had their time together and that last year they had watched porn and w***** together." The alleged offences, which Schofield denies, took place between 2016 and 2019, reports The defendant also told his brother that he was impotent. One charge involves a sex act with a teenager.

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Phillip Schofield's brother 'sexually abused a schoolboy', court hears (Daily Mail)

The brother of presenter Phillip Schofield (far left) Timothy Schofield (right) 54, is charged with 11 counts of sexual offences against a boy over three ...

Schofield then went on to describe the boy's body in a sexual way and said he had a name for the 'time' they spent together, the court heard. The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, but Phillip said that he wouldn't. In a police interview played out to the court, the alleged victim described the first time he was abused. They alerted the police and Schofield was arrested days later. Mr Shellard said the 'perverted relationship' was clearly 'affecting' the defendant as well as his alleged victim. He is accused of causing him to watch sex acts and engage in sex acts.

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Phillip Schofield's brother Tim 'sexually abused schoolboy for three ... (The Sun)

PHILLIP Schofield's brother sexually abused a teenage schoolboy during a three-year campaign, a court heard yesterday.Civilian police worker Timothy.

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This Morning's Phillip Schofield replaced by Alison Hammond this ... (Cornwall Live)

Phil is reportedly taking the week off with the Big Brother star co-presenting alongside Holly Willougby.

He is understood to have reportedly committed the offences while working for Avon and Somerset Police in a civilian role. The news broke on Monday, March 27, that it is alleged that Phillip Schofield's younger brother sexually abused a teenage boy over three years. Alison announced that she would be on the show on Friday (March 24). It's nice actually, start of the week and you [Holly] are here." Holly replied: "It's lovely having you here." Yesterday morning, Holly explained the reason why Alison was alongside her in the studio.

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Phillip Schofield replaced as This Morning presenter for this week's ... (LincolnshireLive)

Some fans think the dynamic between Holly and her new co-host won't be the same.

#ThisMorning." Holly and Alison #ThisMorning." "Top of that list is Alison. One user said: "OMFG it is going to be an everything is AMAZING week on #thismorning." Chantal said: "Yay! [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/alison-hammond-being-lined-up-29313209) that Alison is being lined up to succeed Holly as the host of This Morning. Carol said: "Oh no! Another user said: "The dream team for current affairs....not! Monday, 10 o'clock, see you there!" A third said: "What, no Phil? Is Alison going to find Holly's energy on the show dull & boring? [Phillip Schofield](https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/all-about/phillip-schofield) has been replaced as This Morning presenter by the show's own Alison Hammond.

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Phillip Schofield's brother in court today as sex abuse trial continues (Mirror.co.uk)

This Morning host Phillip Schofield's brother Tim Schofield at Exeter Crown Court today as he faces allegations he sexually abused a teenage boy over the ...

after his brother confessed to the sex act with the teen. Others include allegedly forcing the child to watch pornography and watch him while he "engaged in a sexual activity". That should never happen again."

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Phillip Schofield won't appear on This Morning as court hears his ... (Daily Mail)

Alison Hammond has stepped in for Mr Schofield, 60, on This Morning - where Phillip usually appears with Holly Willoughby - with Timothy Schofield, 54, ...

The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, but Phillip said that he wouldn't. They alerted the police and Schofield was arrested days later. Schofield then went on to describe the boy's body in a sexual way and said he had a name for the 'time' they spent together, the court heard. Mr Shellard said the 'perverted relationship' was clearly 'affecting' the defendant as well as his alleged victim. He is accused of causing him to watch sex acts and engage in sex acts. [Phillip Schofield](/tvshowbiz/phillip-schofield/index.html) will not be on [ITV](/tvshowbiz/itv/index.html) all week, it was revealed today, as his brother went on trial accused of sexually abusing a schoolboy having allegedly made a confession to his famous sibling.

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This Morning's Phillip Schofield to be absent from ITV show all week (ChronicleLive)

Phillip Schofield will remain absent from This Morning for the rest of the week, it has been confirmed, with Alison Hammond continuing to stand in for him.

[This Morning ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/this-morning)alongside Phillip's usual presenting partner in crime Holly on Monday, with the new Great British Bake Off host starting the live episode by saying: "It's so good to be here, it's lovely. If you can't see the form below, click Is it weird being here on a Monday?" [HERE](https://data.reachplc.com/230171902629352) [Giovanna Fletcher dines out with Rosie Ramsey at 'hidden' gem as she takes to Newcastle stage](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/giovanna-fletcher-newcastle-rosie-ramsey-26469593) [Claude Littner delivers one word verdict to The Apprentice result](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/claude-littner-the-apprentice-final-26548380) [ITV's Hunt for Raoul Moat lead actor Matt Stokoe is from Durham and has famous other half](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/matt-stokoe-raoul-moat-itv-26497338) [Vera set moves to Killingworth as fans speculate on ITV drama's future](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/vera-itv-set-killingworth-wallsend-26552384) [ITV's Grace 'horrifies' viewers with graphic content before watershed](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/grace-itv-new-series-watershed-26509847) [Alison](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/alison-hammond-this-morning-holly-26551047) announced that she'd be 'back on Monday,' fuelling speculation just who out of [Phillip](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/phillip-schofield) and [Holly Willoughby ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/holly-willoughby)she'd be replacing and then over the weekend it was revealed that it would indeed be [Phillip she'd be deputising for,](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/phillip-this-morning-holly-alison-26564319) as ITV viewers were quick to react to the news. [Alison tackling Holly to the ground,](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/holly-willoughby-this-morning-alison-26568891) leaving the host worried that shempay have flashed her underwear to millions of people watching at home.

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Phillip Schofield missing from ITV This Morning amid brother's sex ... (Birmingham Live)

Schofe is missing from the ITV studio as Alison Hammond steps in to host alongside Holly Willoughby.

He is accused of causing the teenager to watch pornography and to engage in sex acts. It is alleged that he performed sex acts in front of the boy. "It's so good to be here," Alison responded. Alison's come to play." Timothy Schofield, 54, stands trial at Exeter Crown Court, accused of 11 charges of interfering with a child, beginning when the alleged victim was a teenager. It's a girl's take-over today!"

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Phillip Schofield's brother Tim 'sexually abused schoolboy for three ... (The Scottish Sun)

PHILLIP Schofield's brother sexually abused a teenage schoolboy during a three-year campaign, a court heard yesterday.Civilian police worker Timothy.

“The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, his brother said that he wouldn’t and then the defendant said he had their time together and they had watched porn and w***** together." Opening the case for the prosecution, Robin Shellard said: "The defendant is seven years younger than Phillip and they had not been particularly close growing up, however in December 2019 the defendant told his brother he was gay. Timothy went to Phil’s house on September 12, 2021, and allegedly told his brother he had a name for the “time” he spent with the teenager when they watched porn and performed sex acts together.

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Phillip Schofield's brother accused of child sex crimes (Somerset County Gazette)

TELEVISION presenter Phillip Schofield6's brother allegedly abused a teenage boy after becoming obsessed with him.

Mr Shellard said Timothy Schofield had told the complainant he did not "work properly" properly sexually due to illness and medication he was taking. "I say ‘happens to be’ as that fact has no relevance at all in this case. By August 2021 the victim had a girlfriend and confronted Schofield and told him the abuse had to stop. Mr Shellard said: "This is a case about the obsessive sexual interest of the defendant in the complainant and the subsequent sexual abuse of that teenage boy over the years." Robin Shellard, prosecuting, told the jury that in September 2021 Schofield phoned his brother Phillip and told him "his head was a mess" and asking to come to see him. Timothy Schofield confessed to his celebrity brother about something he had done in conversations with him in 2019 and 2021, Exeter Crown Court was told.

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Who is Phillip Schofield's brother and why is he in court? (HELLO!)

He said: "This is a case about the obsessive sexual interest of Timothy Schofield in [his alleged victim] and the subsequent sexual abuse of that teenage boy.".

Judge Mrs Justice Johanna Cutts said: "His brother is Phillip Schofield, and he happens to be the well-known television personality. "According to Phillip the defendant travelled up that day [September 2021] and he was extremely agitated. According to The Mirror, the offences took place while Tim worked for Avon and Somerset police, with prosecutor Pete Stellard telling Exeter Crown Court that Tim had told his brother about the situation.

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Phillip Schofield's brother's victim 'felt there was no way out' of abuse (Mirror.co.uk)

This Morning host Phillip Schofield's brother Tim Schofield has been accused of 11 charges of interfering with a child in a trial at Exeter Crown Court.

To show me what I was missing out on." He found pleasure and happiness in that, which made me incredibly uncomfortable. They alleged: "He said he'd just like to take it further to show how good it could be and how it could make me feel. The teen also claimed how Schofield wanted to "take it further". The alleged victim told how they felt uncomfortable and alleged that every time Schofield watched porn the teen would be molested by the IT worker. In the video testimony, the unnamed alleged victim outlined how Schofield asked them if they wanted to "take it further" as they were watching porn and engaging in a sexual activity.

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Phillip Schofield's brother sexually abused a schoolboy, court hears (Evening Standard)

Timothy Schofield, 54, appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Monday charged with sexual offences against a teenager. According to the Daily Mail, he confided in ...

According to Phillip, the defendant travelled up that day and he was extremely agitated. Timothy reportedly told his brother that he and the teenager had special “time” together. He is accused of causing him to watch sex acts and engage in sex acts.

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Phillip Schofield's brother allegedly played porn to child while ... (Devon Live)

The 54-year-old police worker denied 11 charges and is standing trial at Exeter Crown Court.

According to Phillip the defendant travelled up that day [September 2021] and he was extremely agitated. The court heard how Timothy went to his famous sibling's house in September 2021 and said he had "time" with the teenager, during which they watched porn and performed sex acts together. It is alleged the abuse started when the victim was a teenager. Three weeks later the defendant was arrested. He said he felt powerless to escape the 'weird' situations orchestrated by his alleged abuser. "It very much felt there wasn't a way out," he told police.

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Boy 'abused' by Phillip Schofield's younger brother tells court he was ... (Daily Mail)

Timothy Schofield is accused of 11 sexual offences involving a child over three years from October 2016, all of which he denies. He is on trial at Exeter ...

The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, but Phillip said that he wouldn't. Schofield then went on to describe the boy's body in a sexual way and said he had a name for the 'time' they spent together, the court heard. They alerted the police and Schofield was arrested days later. Mr Shellard said the 'perverted relationship' was clearly 'affecting' the defendant as well as his alleged victim. 'The defendant also told his brother that he was impotent. He later gave a statement to police which forms part of the case against his younger sibling, the court was told. He said Schofield was never violent but was very persistent and 'never too happy' if he said no. 'There was still porn on the wall. The whole time, he would always say "do you want to just take it a step further?" Opening the case for the prosecution yesterday, the jury heard the defendant allegedly made a confession to his famous sibling in September 2021. To show me what I was missing out on. He added: 'It felt like not a very comfortable place to be.

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ITV This Morning viewers worried as Phillip Schofield absent from ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

The duo usually entertain the nation with a whole host of guests including celebrities and experts.

Another said: "#ThisMorning where's our Phil?" Debbie said: "I wonder where Phil is. One user said: "#ThisMorning we miss you Phil where are you? It's nice actually, start of the week and you are here." Holly replied: "It's lovely having you here." The host normally joins Holly Willoughby on the [ITV](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/itv) show from 10am each weekday.

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Phillip Schofield's brother Timothy 'sexually abused a boy', court hears (Leeds Live)

Phillip Schofield's younger brother has been accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy for three years. Civilian police worker Timothy Schofield is facing ...

Mr Schofield then confessed that he and the alleged victim "had watched porn and w***** together". The court heard how a “shocked” Phillip replied “what did you just say?” after Mr Schofield described the "time" he had with the teen. The court heard Phillip replied: “What the hell is time? "According to Phillip the defendant travelled up that day [September 2021] and he was extremely agitated. The defendant also told his brother that he was impotent." [Exeter Crown Court](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/courts) this week, arrived at court wearing an open-necked shirt and baseball cap. Mr Schofield could be seen shaking his head as the charges against him were read out in court. It is understood he allegedly committed the offences while working for Avon and Somerset Police. The court then heard Mr Schofield feared his brother would "hate" him for what he was about to say but [Phillip](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/phillip-schofield) said he wouldn't. Civilian police worker Timothy Schofield is facing eleven charges of interfering with a child. To further hide his face from photographers, he also wore a face mask and jacket over his head, [the Mirror reports](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/phillip-schofields-brother-sexually-abused-29564589).

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Phillip Schofield brother 'emotionally blackmailed sex abuse victim ... (Chard & Ilminster News)

Timothy Schofield, 54, is charged with 11 sexual offences involving a child between October 2016 and October 2019.

The studio said he is taking “pre-planned leave” this week. You didn’t want to admit to that, I suggest, because it would be difficult for anyone to accept that at that age you would have gone along with it unwillingly. The complainant said: “No, I disagree with that statement, that is wrong.”

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Phillip Schofield won't return to ITV This Morning this week (Liverpool Echo)

The presenter normally joins Holly on the ITV daytime show, but on Monday and Tuesday, Alison Hammond instead joined the programme, presenting from the iconic ...

Prosecutor Mr Robin Shellard said as he opened the case: "The defendant is seven years younger than Phillip and they had not been particularly close growing up, however in December 2019 the defendant told his brother he was gay. The court heard how Timothy Schofield went to his famous sibling's house in September 2021 and said he had "time" with the teenager, during which they watched porn and performed sex acts together. Mrs Justice Johanna Cutts is presiding over the trial. The 54-year-old denies 11 charges of interfering with a child. She told the jury on the first day of the trial to ignore the fact that the defendant's brother is a famous TV personality. The court heard Phillip Schofield replied: "What the hell is time?

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This Morning bosses reveal comedian replacement for Phillip ... (Daily Mail)

It has now emerged comedian and Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett, 37, will replace Phillip on Wednesday and Thursday this week, with Phil set to return on ...

Schofield then went on to describe the boy's body in a sexual way and said he had a name for the 'time' they spent together, the court heard. [allegedly 'emotionally blackmailed' the boy into performing sex acts while porn was projected on a wall and became became 'moody, quicker to anger, somewhat more unpredictable' after the victim confronted him. The defendant then said his brother would hate him for what he was about to say, but Phillip said that he wouldn't. In a police interview played out to the court, the alleged victim described the first time he was abused. They alerted the police and Schofield was arrested days later. He said Schofield bought a projector for them to watch adult movies together. Mr Shellard said the 'perverted relationship' was clearly 'affecting' the defendant as well as his alleged victim. 'It was horrible, like truly,' he said. 'The defendant also told his brother that he was impotent. He also allegedly performed sex acts in front of the accuser. Phillip said it should never happen again.' He said: 'On the 12th of September 2021 he phoned his brother Phillip saying that his head was in a mess and could he come and see him.

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