Phillip Schofield shares his first selfie in more than a year since he retreated from the spotlight over affair scandal as he watches England lose to Spain
Phillip Schofield shared his first selfie in over a year on Instagram on Sunday, showing his support for the England national football team at the 2024 European Championship final.
The former This Morning presenter watched from the comfort of his home as the Three Lions were defeated by Spain during the match in Berlin, Germany.
Phillip showed his support ahead of the match by posting a photo of himself beaming with the England flag on his face.
However, Spain won the final 2-1, leaving the English fans in shock. Phillip showed his disappointment by uploading a second selfie.
The former ITV star looked furious as he sat on the sofa and looked away from the camera, with the paint of his England flag half wiped away.
Phillip Schofield shared his first selfie in over a year on Instagram on Sunday, showing his support for the England national football team in the 2024 European Championship final.
However, Spain went on to win 2-1, leaving England fans devastated and Phillip showed his disappointment by uploading a second selfie with his face paint half wiped off
The snaps mark the first time Phillip has shared a picture of his face since May 2023, after he was sacked from ITV after finally admitting to having an “ill-advised, but not illegal” affair with a much younger male colleague behind the scenes at This Morning.
Filip returned to social media in May 2024, but only shared photos of his beloved dog Alfie.
In his first photo after his return, Alfie is seen watching intently at the TV, while Phil writes: “Luckily Alfie is a big @f1 fan.”
Gareth Southgate’s men failed to make history, losing 2-1 in Berlin tonight, once again depriving the Three Lions of glory.
Millions of fans had flocked to the bars and pubs in the hope that England would finally secure their first victory since the 1966 World Cup.
Supersub Cole Palmer gave the nation renewed confidence with his stunning 73rd-minute equaliser after going behind early in the second half.
Bars and pubs erupted into celebration, with beer being thrown into the air and fans chanting ‘it’s coming come’.
But the nation’s hopes and expectations were dashed when Spaniard Mikel Oyarzabal fired the winning goal past Jordan Pickford in the 86th minute.
The snaps mark the first time Phillip has shared a photo of his face since May 2023, after he was sacked from ITV when he finally admitted to having an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a much younger male colleague behind the scenes of This Morning
Phillip returned to social media in May 2024, but only shared photos of his beloved dog Alfie
England were left heartbroken again after losing in the final of Euro 2024, when they had come so close to winning their first major title since 1966
Prince William and Prince George were also stunned when the Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain
Dispirited fans were in disbelief and watched with their hands in their hands as England almost managed to send the match into extra time.
In Berlin, Prince William and Prince George watched visibly bewildered from the stadium, while King Charles urged the team to ‘hold their heads high’.
The defeat resembled the bitter defeat England suffered at Euro 2020, when the team finished second.
But in a moving message, the Prince of Wales told the team: “We are all still so proud of you,” after they lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain.
William, chairman of the FA and later runner-up for the Three Lions, said: ‘It just wasn’t meant to be.’
Meanwhile, other A-list stars including Ant and Dec, Amanda Holden and WAG Dani Dyer were among those showing their support for Gareth Southgate’s team on social media ahead of their hopeful victory in the Euro 2024 final.