Phillip Schofield is one of the country's best loved TV presenters with millions of followers on his social media channels.MORE: 10 This Morning hosts' stunning weddings: From Holly Willoughby to Phillip SchofieldBut the This Morning star has now made a big decision – leaving many of his fans feeling disappointed.
WATCH: Inside Phillip Schofield's intimate birthday dinner with celebrity friendsSpeaking on Tuesday episode of the ITV show, Phillip confirmed that he has decided to shut down his Twitter account, going so far as to call the channel a "cess pit" with "vile and disgusting" trolls.READ: Why Phillip Schofield wears his wedding ring two years after split from wife StephanieMORE: Phillip Schofield: Inside his sweet relationship with daughters Molly & RubyPhillip, who joined Twitter back in 2009, revealed that he has already deleted the app from his phone, telling co-host Holly Willoughby he wants "no part of it".The 60-year-old's comments came as the presenters, including Vanessa Feltz, discussed Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter for £34 billion.
Phillip's Twitter account is still active - although he no longer uses the platform"There's the side of the argument where, if you're gonna say something, make sure you can back it up with your own name."If that isn't the case, then it could become even more of a cesspit than it already is.
I've deleted it off my phone. And I'll quite openly say that...," Phillip shared.READ: This Morning's Phillip Schofield forced to apologise after on-air blunderMORE: Phillip Schofield reveals rare glimpse inside £2m bachelor pad"Because there is a section that is wonderful and magnificent and funny and informative....
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