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LGBT equality charity Stonewall has said Phillip Schofield revealing he is gay is a \u201cmassive moment\u201d both for him and for society.<\/p>\n
The much-loved presenter posted a lengthy message on Instagram saying that he was gay and that with the support of his wife and daughters he had been \u201ccoming to terms\u201d with his sexuality.<\/p>\n
Read more:\u00a0<\/strong>Phillip Schofield\u2019s statement in full<\/strong><\/p>\n He opened up further about his decision in an emotional instalment of This Morning<\/em> in which he told co-host and close friend Holly Willoughby that after years of watching the show\u2019s guests demonstrate bravery, it was time to do it himself.<\/p>\n Jeff Ingold, Stonewall\u2019s head of media, said it was a “hugely powerful and courageous move\u201d for the 57-year-old TV star.<\/p>\n He said: “In the first instance, having high profile, visible, out LGBT people can make a massive difference in not just the lives of LGBT people, to you know be able to watch something and see themselves reflected and someone who they identify with, but also for the general public to see and hear the stories of LGBT people can go a long way in changing the way that people see and think and feel about LGBT people as a community.<\/p>\n “It’s a hugely powerful and courageous move Phillip has made to be open about himself, particularly in the public eye at a time when everyone will have an opinion on social media.<\/p>\n \u201cIt’s a massive moment I think for him and for society in general.”<\/p>\n Incredibly brave and moving announcement from Phillip Schofield this morning. It takes a lot of courage and is always a hugely personal decision to be open about who you are. Congrats Phillip ? https:\/\/t.co\/TY32BaL2vL<\/p>\n\n