Phillip Schofield goes to Paris with wife after coming out

Phillip Schofield jets to Paris with wife Stephanie and their daughters Molly and Ruby… as the united family swig champagne atop the Eiffel Tower just weeks after his gay revelation

Earlier this month, the TV host, 57, confirmed he was gay, as he suffered ‘inner conflict’ and is now ready to ‘celebrate and be proud’ of his sexuality
The TV legend and his wife Stephanie were joined by daughters Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24, as they enjoyed the sights of the City Of Love
As well as drinking champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower, they also dined at Le Cinq gourmet restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel George V

By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline

Published: 14:11 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 14:38 GMT, 20 February 2020

Phillip Schofield has jetted on a sweet family holiday just weeks after coming out as gay after 27 years of marriage.

The TV legend and his wife Stephanie were joined by daughters Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24, as they enjoyed the sights of the City Of Love, including a trip to Eiffel Tower and various hot spots while sharing sweet snaps as a family.

Earlier this month, the TV host, 57, took to Instagram and appeared on This Morning to confirm he was gay, in news that shocked the nation, as he suffered ‘inner conflict’ and is now ready to ‘celebrate and be proud’ of his sexuality.

Sweet: Phillip Schofield has jetted on a sweet family holiday just weeks after coming out as gay after 27 years of marriage

Phillip appeared to be having the time of his life on the trip, where his daughter Ruby shared videos of the group drinking champage at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

The group seemed overjoyed to be enjoying their trip away as they also enjoyed swanky meals throughout the jaunt.

Phillip spoke about his battles with keeping his secret and the relief of coming out. Phil met Stephanie when she was a BBC production Assistant and he was working for the BBC Children’s television.

Speaking about telling his daughters, he said: ‘It wasn’t easy [telling my daughters]. But they are so amazing in their love and support. They jumped up and gave me a hug, a big hug, a long hug…

Sweet: Phillip appeared to be having the time of his life on the trip, where his daughter Ruby shared videos of the group drinking champage at the top of the Eiffel Tower

Sweet: Phillip looked delighted to be spending time with his girls

‘They hugged Steph and said, ‘It’s OK, this is fine.’ We will always be a family. We’ll always be that. My mum has been on the phone all morning, ‘Hope you’re OK.’ I told her and she said, ‘OK, I don’t care.’ And that’s the same with everyone.’

Speaking about how his mum Pat, 83, reacted: ‘It was the same with my mum, my mum is watching this today…

‘She’s been on the phone this morning – hope you’re OK. I went down to see her, she’s down in Cornwall, and I went down to see her… And I told her and she said “oh, OK, well, I don’t care” – and that’s the same with everyone.’

Stunning: Their holiday saw many highlights including a trip to Eiffel Tower and various hot spots while sharing sweet snaps as a family

‘I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay’: Phillip’s statement in full

You never know what’s going on in someone’s seemingly perfect life, what issues they are struggling with, or the state of their wellbeing – and so you won’t know what has been consuming me for the last few years. With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.

This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home. I have been married to Steph for nearly 27 years, and we have two beautiful grown-up daughters, Molly and Ruby.

My family have held me so close: they have tried to cheer me up, to smother me with kindness and love, despite their own confusion. Yet still I can’t sleep and there have been some very dark moments.

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. Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family.

Steph has been incredible – I love her so very much. She is the kindest soul I have ever met. My girls have been astonishing in their love, hugs and encouraging words of comfort. Both mine and Steph’s entire families have stunned me with their love, instant acceptance and support.

Of course they are worried about Steph but I know they will scoop us both us.

My friends are the best, especially Holly, who has been so kind and wise – and who has hugged me as I sobbed on her shoulder. At ITV, I couldn’t hope to work with more wonderful, supportive teams.

Every day on This Morning, I sit in awe of those we meet who have been brave and open in confronting their truth – so now it’s my turn to share mine. This will probably all come as something and I understand, but only by facing this, by being honest, can I hope to find peace in my mind and a way forward. Please be kind, especially to my family. Phillip’.

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