‘I’m at breaking point’: Phillip Schofield emotionally weighs in on new COVID restrictions before being accused of flouting social distancing with Holly Willoughby live on-air
Phillip Schofield has weighed in on the new COVID restrictions and admitted he is ‘at breaking point’ as the latest tier system was announced.
During Thursday’s episode of This Morning, the TV host, 58, was speaking alongside Holly Willoughby, about the latest developments, during which he uttered: ‘Everyone’s at breaking point. I know I am, actually, as a matter of fact.’
After speaking about the restrictions, the presenting duo became subject to speculation as camera trickery made it seem as though they were holding hands and flouting guidelines – something Phillip poked fun at Instagram.
Weighing in: Phillip Schofield has weighed in on the new COVID restrictions and admitted he is ‘at breaking point’ as the latest tier system was announced
Phillip and Holly have worked through lockdown with careful measures in place to ensure they are abiding by social distancing laws.
Boris Johnson imposed brutal lockdowns on nearly 99 per cent of England as he unveiled the new Tiers – with Tories raging at ‘authoritarianism’ and threatening.
Although London and Liverpool were spared the harshest Tier 3 in small glimmers of light, just 700,000 people – one per cent of the population – will be subject to the loosest grade of restrictions.
Meanwhile, around 55million residents will be in the toughest two levels after the blanket national lockdown ends on December 2, according to the breakdown released today.
Tough: During Thursday’s episode of This Morning, the TV host, 58, was speaking alongside Holly Willoughby, about the latest developments, during which he uttered: ‘Everyone’s at breaking point. I know I am, actually, as a matter of fact’
England will be banned from mixing indoors with other households, apart from five days over Christmas. Pubs in Tier 2 will only be able to serve alcohol with ‘substantial’ meals – something Phillip spoke on.
During a phone in on Thursday, they weighed in on the chance of lightened rules at Christmas, where families are set to be permitted to mix.
Phillip said: ‘Everyone’s at breaking point. I know I am, actually, as a matter of fact.
Working hard: Phillip and Holly have worked through lockdown with careful measures in place to ensure they are abiding by social distancing laws
‘I am quite happy to speak for a lot of people and say I’ve had enough. I will follow the rules, but I’ve had enough. As far as everyone’s mental health is concerned, taking a little slice of Christmas is going to be good for everyone.’
He then highlighted the risks of lightening laws and the chance of a spike after Christmas if families are allowed to mix.
‘Obviously we hope everyone stays safe this Christmas, but inevitably up and down the country, there will be those people who inadvertently come into contact with someone with Covid. Essentially, is it worth dying for five days at Christmas?’
‘Holding hands’: Later in the show, a trick of the camera made it look like they were holding hands, leading to an influx of comments on Twitter
Later in the show, a trick of the camera made it look like they were holding hands, leading to an influx of comments on Twitter.
Viewers penned: ‘Awww looks like Phil & Holly are holding hands this morning! Smiling face with smiling eyes #ThisMorning… Actually thought Phil and Holly were holding hands at first glance… ah cute Holly and Phil are holding hands.’
Phillip then shared the image himself and claimed they were ‘holding hands’.
Happy days: Phillip then shared the image himself and claimed they were ‘holding hands’