[Liam-]

He had his career and life ruined because of an affair with an adult, he’s suffered more than he ever should have already, if he can get work, good for him

There have been no accusations of illegality or abuse, only conspiracy theories by people who think gay men are perverts

[Father Chris Mouse]

Originally Posted by Liam-

He had his career and life ruined because of an affair with an adult, he’s suffered more than he ever should have already, if he can get work, good for him

There have been no accusations of illegality or abuse, only conspiracy theories by people who think gay men are perverts

Him being gay has nothing to do with it, thousands of straight men are dirty old pervs, just like Schofield. Sexuality shouldn't come into it.

I can't stand The Big Bang Theory, but have watched Young Sheldon in the past. The girl who plays Sheldon's sister is now 16, so "legal" in the UK. If Peirs Morgan had an affair with her most people would think it absolutely disgusting, and a complete abuse of power on his part. Same thing here with Schofield. You only defend him because he's gay. Says more about you than anything else really.

Morally it's revolting, and just sick tbh. The story is even more disgusting considering Phil met him as a 12 year old, and got him a job, then waited until he was 16 to shag him. It's fcuked up.

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Swan

Him being gay has nothing to do with it, thousands of straight men are dirty old pervs, just like Schofield. Sexuality shouldn't come into it.

I can't stand The Big Bang Theory, but have watched Young Sheldon in the past. The girl who plays Sheldon's sister is now 16, so "legal" in the UK. If Peirs Morgan had an affair with her most people would think it absolutely disgusting, and a complete abuse of power on his part. Same thing here with Schofield. You only defend him because he's gay. Says more about you than anything else really.

Morally it's revolting, and just sick tbh. The story is even more disgusting considering Phil met him as a 12 year old, and got him a job, then waited until he was 16 to shag him. It's fcuked up.

I agree that it's morally a bit of a weird situation, that I personally would never get myself involved in, even if I thought that the 16-17 year old was attractive, I just wouldn't do it due to the age gap (which I never envisioned myself as the older figure in this type of scenario before, it's kind of weird.)

However, as far as any of us are aware of, he didn't go and have sex with this guy at 12 years old (thank god) and at least waited until he was of legal age, because unfortunately there are Celebs who don't wait.

My point being, that we as a society need to pick our battles in Showbiz, and Philip Schofield isn't someone that concerns me personally.

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I agree that it's morally a bit of a weird situation, that I personally would never get myself involved in, even if I thought that the 16-17 year old was attractive, I just wouldn't do it due to the age gap (which I never envisioned myself as the older figure in this type of scenario before, it's kind of weird.)

However, as far as any of us are aware of, he didn't go and have sex with this guy at 12 years old (thank god) and at least waited until he was of legal age, because unfortunately there are Celebs who don't wait.

My point being, that we as a society need to pick our battles in Showbiz, and Philip Schofield isn't someone that concerns me personally.

You 2nd last paragraph, in modern day terms would make him a MAP, and in older times terms, a dirty noncing paedo

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Beso

You 2nd last paragraph, in modern day terms would make him a MAP, and in older times terms, a dirty noncing paedo

Well he might argue that he didn't find him attractive when the guy was a child, we have no evidence to contradict that statement that I would guess that Phillip would make either.

I personally agree with you on him being a MAP though, but I want the ones that actually act on these vile urges to be dealt with more.

Like Huw Edwards for example with the CP.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Liam-

He had his career and life ruined because of an affair with an adult, he’s suffered more than he ever should have already, if he can get work, good for him

There have been no accusations of illegality or abuse, only conspiracy theories by people who think gay men are perverts

Do you know what grooming is?

[Ammi]

…any type of public career is surely just speculation, he’s returned to social media again after an absence from that…the rest is just speculating over something that might never happen….he’s always been a very wholesome public image and he can’t be that anymore and I would say that he’s definitely a huge ‘risk factor’ for any TV channel to take on in any capacity other than a reality show like BB etc…

[Ammi]

…but yes, he’s ‘ventured’ back onto social media after an absence and being mainly surrounded by a close support circle …and he obviously must know how exposed and unprotected and ‘without shelter’ that will be for him, so he obviously feels strong enough to face that and he will have to accept all aspects of it…

[Parmy]

Has he been posting nudes?

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Liam-

He had his career and life ruined because of an affair with an adult, he’s suffered more than he ever should have already, if he can get work, good for him

There have been no accusations of illegality or abuse, only conspiracy theories by people who think gay men are perverts

"Adult men grooming teenagers is OK so long as they wait until they're of legal age before they actually **** them."

He wasn't a young lad in his 20's Liam he was in his 50's and married with kids. It has absolutely nothing to do with him being gay and in fact - I guess maybe I should check my biases here - but I'd actually be even more horrified if he had done this with a teenage girl. I think a lot of people would. So if your focus is on double standards... Your worry should really be the number of people who would be furious if there'd been photos of cosy lunches with a 15 year old girl but simply are not bothered that he did it to a young gay man.