‘I’m not the only fairy on this show’: Alison Hammond makes a VERY cheeky joke about Phillip Schofield’s sexuality during This Morning’s pantomime
Alison Hammond made a very cheeky joke about Phillip Schofield’s sexuality on This Morning during their pantomime on Friday’s show.
The presenter, 45, was acting as the shows Fairy Godmother and was on hand to help Phil and co-presenter Holly Willoughby transform into Cinderella and Buttons.
After managing to get them into costume, Alison claimed she ‘wasn’t the only fairy in this show’ as the camera cut to a shocked Phil, who came out as gay in February.
‘I’m not the only fairy in this show’: Alison Hammond made a VERY cheeky joke about Phillip Schofield’s sexuality during This Morning’s pantomime on Friday
When she saw her gorgeous ensemble, Holly couldn’t contain her glee as she gushed: ‘I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever been so happy.’
Phil joked: ‘Is this the happiest day of your life?’
Holly, who looked very emotional while in her sparkling blue gown, gushed: ‘I am holding it in not to cry.’
Awkward: Alison played the Fairy Godmother, and helped Phil and Holly Willoughy get in costume when she claimed she ‘wasn’t the only fairy on this show’ as the camera cut to Phil
Delighted: When she saw her gorgeous ensemble, Holly couldn’t contain her glee as she gushed: ‘I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever been so happy’
Phil surprised fans on February 7 by issuing a statement on social media declaring that after 27 years of marriage, he was ‘coming to terms with the fact that I am gay’.
In a choreographed follow-up, he took his place on the This Morning sofa besides co-host Holly Willoughby to further pour his heart out.
Writing on Instagram about his decision to come out, he said: ‘With the strength and support of my wife and daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.
‘My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better. Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud.’
Coming out: Phil surprised fans on February 7 by issuing a statement on social media declaring that after 27 years of marriage, he was ‘coming to terms with the fact that I am gay’
He later admitted in a newspaper interview that it was too early to say if he and Steph would stay married.
‘It has taken me a long time to get here, I am not rushing to get to any other place,’ he said. ‘We will always be a family… And where the wind blows us I don’t know. But I still love Steph as much as when we first met. More probably.’
Phillip is married to wife Stephanie and the couple are parents to Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24.
The presenter previously revealed he had been leading the ‘perfect life’ after getting married and raising his two children, claiming he hadn’t wanted anything to get in the way of his happiness.
But he said he was ‘naive’ to think he could suppress his sexuality when he married Stephanie 27 years ago, and he didn’t consider his sexuality as it was such a ‘joyous time’ for him.
Phillip also admitted he battled depression as he struggled with his sexuality, and even sought therapy to come to terms with it, before deciding he found it more helpful speaking to friends in private.