thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Jilted groom-to-be who took stranger on honeymoon has baby with ex-fiancée

A jilted groom-to-be who went on honeymoon with a stranger after being dumped on his wedding day has had a baby with his ex-fiancée .
John Whitbread , 37 , opted to look on the bright side after the split with fiancée Amy Jackson - and raffled off his honeymoon .
He later flew to the Dominican Republic with winner Kelly Wood who he met for the first time at the airport .
But later , he reconciled with Amy and even went on live TV to propose to her for a second time .
Now the couple are celebrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child together , a bouncing baby boy called Oliver .
Amy , 29 , gave birth to 7lb 3oz Oliver on November 11 last year and the couple are now planning to get hitched in the summer .
John , of Measham , Leicestershire , said : `` It 's great being a dad after all we ’ ve been through .
“ The first four weeks I struggled .
I ’ m late having a child , but I ’ ve always looked forward to it .
“ People talk about getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not always the case .
“ I thought to myself , what ’ s wrong with me , am I a bad father , all that stuff .
“ I spoke to other dads going through the same thing .
“ I have this amazing little gem now in my life .
Amy was superb .
“ She is a brilliant mum .
I don ’ t put myself under that pressure anymore . ''
He added : `` It pushes you to your limits , with the sick , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All the late nights are worth every second .
“ I ’ m a big mushy mess now , especially when he smiles at me .
All of that worry was just over nothing.
” Photographer Amy , who also has a daughter , Daisy Perry , 11 , from a previous relationship , added : “ I ’ m just so glad we ’ ve been given another chance .
“ Having Oliver is so special and now I can ’ t wait for us to actually get married.
” The couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Day 2015 before Amy called it off at the last moment .
John was heartbroken but decided to hold a charity auction with the winner taking Amy ’ s place on their honeymoon , which had already been paid for .
Kelly Wood , from Lowestoft , Suffolk , won the bizarre competition and joined John on a two-week romantic getaway before they parted as friends .
John and Amy went their separate ways and had relationships with other people before getting back in touch through Facebook .
They rekindled their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Amy fell pregnant early last year .
John , who now runs a business directory business with Amy , said : “ When we first got together it all happened so fast .
“ I went out with my brother and his friends when I saw Amy working at a nightclub .
“ I asked her for her number but she didn ’ t give it to me .
As I walked out of the club , I stopped in my tracks and ran back in .
“ I told her ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Please let me take you out for a date ’ “ Something felt right about it .
I knew there was something there.
” Despite the couple ’ s instant chemistry , Amy admits their relationship moved to fast .
She said : “ The first time around , I admit I wasn ’ t sure .
I loved the time I had with John , but I felt this pressure around the wedding .
“ I got cold feet , panicked and ran away .
It really wasn ’ t the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take things slower .
“ We moved in together within a month and got engaged quickly , I didn ’ t feel ready.
” After his “ Jilted John ” honeymoon raffle went viral Amy revealed she was subjected to personal abuse .
She said : “ After the media got involved , I was getting death threats .
It was really horrible .
“ If you have got doubts over a wedding , it ’ s important to speak to your other half .
“ They may be feeling the same as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help .
“ It ’ s about being completely open with one another .
“ If something doesn ’ t feel right you can speak about it , resolve it and put it to bed .
“ I always loved John .
It was just a case of bad timing .
I dreamed of getting back together .
”

John Whitbread, 37, opted to look on the bright side after the split with fiancée Amy Jackson - and raffled his honeymoon to the Dominican Republic - before reconciling with his ex
Jilted groom-to-be who took stranger on honeymoon has baby with ex-fiancée
A jilted groom-to-be who went on honeymoon with a stranger after being dumped on his wedding day has had a baby with his ex-fiancée.
John Whitbread, 37, opted to look on the bright side after the split with fiancée Amy Jackson - and raffled off his honeymoon.
He later flew to the Dominican Republic with winner Kelly Wood who he met for the first time at the airport.
But later, he reconciled with Amy and even went on live TV to propose to her for a second time.
Now the couple are celebrating after Amy gave birth to their first child together, a bouncing baby boy called Oliver.
Amy, 29, gave birth to 7lb 3oz Oliver on November 11 last year and the couple are now planning to get hitched in the summer.
John, of Measham, Leicestershire, said: "It's great being a dad after all we’ve been through.
“The first four weeks I struggled. I’m late having a child, but I’ve always looked forward to it.
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“People talk about getting this immediate, unconditional love but that’s not always the case.
“I thought to myself, what’s wrong with me, am I a bad father, all that stuff.
“I spoke to other dads going through the same thing.
“I have this amazing little gem now in my life. Amy was superb.
“She is a brilliant mum. I don’t put myself under that pressure anymore."
He added: "It pushes you to your limits, with the sick, the changing and all that stuff.
“All the late nights are worth every second.
“I’m a big mushy mess now, especially when he smiles at me. All of that worry was just over nothing.”
Photographer Amy, who also has a daughter, Daisy Perry, 11, from a previous relationship, added: “I’m just so glad we’ve been given another chance.
Image: Dave Evitts / SWNS) Dave Evitts / SWNS)
Image: Dave Evitts / SWNS) Dave Evitts / SWNS)
“Having Oliver is so special and now I can’t wait for us to actually get married.”
The couple were due to get married on Valentine’s Day 2015 before Amy called it off at the last moment.
John was heartbroken but decided to hold a charity auction with the winner taking Amy’s place on their honeymoon, which had already been paid for.
Kelly Wood, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, won the bizarre competition and joined John on a two-week romantic getaway before they parted as friends.
John and Amy went their separate ways and had relationships with other people before getting back in touch through Facebook.
They rekindled their romance and moved in together in 2018 before Amy fell pregnant early last year.
John, who now runs a business directory business with Amy, said: “When we first got together it all happened so fast.
“I went out with my brother and his friends when I saw Amy working at a nightclub.
Image: Caters) Caters)
“I asked her for her number but she didn’t give it to me. As I walked out of the club, I stopped in my tracks and ran back in.
“I told her ‘What have you got to lose? Please let me take you out for a date’
“Something felt right about it. I knew there was something there.”
Despite the couple’s instant chemistry, Amy admits their relationship moved to fast.
She said: “The first time around, I admit I wasn’t sure. I loved the time I had with John, but I felt this pressure around the wedding.
“I got cold feet, panicked and ran away. It really wasn’t the right thing to do. I wanted to take things slower.
“We moved in together within a month and got engaged quickly, I didn’t feel ready.”
After his “Jilted John” honeymoon raffle went viral Amy revealed she was subjected to personal abuse.
She said: “After the media got involved, I was getting death threats. It was really horrible.
“If you have got doubts over a wedding, it’s important to speak to your other half.
“They may be feeling the same as you, they may be able to help.
“It’s about being completely open with one another.
“If something doesn’t feel right you can speak about it, resolve it and put it to bed.
“I always loved John. It was just a case of bad timing. I dreamed of getting back together.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Cleaning-mad mum's easy way to restore dirty oven racks using household item

The shelves in our oven can turn from gleaming to grimy in no time has food spillages and heat take their toll .
Baked on stains means no amount of elbow grease can restore them to their former glory and even soaking them overnight can leave behind a lot of unwanted residue .
Thankfully , a mum who shares her genius cleaning tips with almost 30,000 followers on Instagram has shared her method to get them sparkling again in no time .
Abi 's Cleaning Space created an Instagram story to show off the simple technique , using a household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cupboards .
She revealed that all you need to do is fill a sink or bath with hot water , before adding the crucial ingredient of fabric softener and leaving it to soak .
Once it 's had time to work its magic , remove the shelves and the dirt should wipe away with no stress .
Abi posted a photo of her oven racks in the bath so she could give them all the treatment in one go , writing : `` Soaking oven racks in hot water and fabric softener in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuck to the racks . ''
She also included pictures , showing the silver trays caked in the black marks we all recognise from our own oven , before the incredible transformation leaving them looking like new .
Once you 've got the oven racks in shape , another handy tip can also give new life to your baking trays - and it only costs 2p .
`` I spend a fortune on baking trays because I buy the cheaper range and they do n't last long being marked by tough cooking stains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going about and it worked .
`` Rub the baking tray with the 2p and then wash as you would with daily dishes .
`` It works , takes away the burnt marks left from baking/cooking .
No more binning and replacing . ''
Do you have an amazing cleaning hack to share ?
We want to hear all about it .
Email us at yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

A woman who shares her cleaning tips on the Instagram account 'Abi's Cleaning Space' posted her technique to clean oven racks - and it's so simple
The shelves in our oven can turn from gleaming to grimy in no time has food spillages and heat take their toll.
Baked on stains means no amount of elbow grease can restore them to their former glory and even soaking them overnight can leave behind a lot of unwanted residue.
Thankfully, a mum who shares her genius cleaning tips with almost 30,000 followers on Instagram has shared her method to get them sparkling again in no time.
Abi's Cleaning Space created an Instagram story to show off the simple technique, using a household product you probably already have in your cupboards.
She revealed that all you need to do is fill a sink or bath with hot water, before adding the crucial ingredient of fabric softener and leaving it to soak.
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Once it's had time to work its magic, remove the shelves and the dirt should wipe away with no stress.
Abi posted a photo of her oven racks in the bath so she could give them all the treatment in one go, writing: "Soaking oven racks in hot water and fabric softener in the bath to release all the grime stuck to the racks."
She also included pictures, showing the silver trays caked in the black marks we all recognise from our own oven, before the incredible transformation leaving them looking like new.
Once you've got the oven racks in shape, another handy tip can also give new life to your baking trays - and it only costs 2p.
Sharing the results on Facebook, Louise Wright wrote: "Don't bin baking trays.
"I spend a fortune on baking trays because I buy the cheaper range and they don't last long being marked by tough cooking stains. But I tried the 2p trick going about and it worked.
"Rub the baking tray with the 2p and then wash as you would with daily dishes.
"It works, takes away the burnt marks left from baking/cooking. No more binning and replacing."
Do you have an amazing cleaning hack to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Small gesture that proved Phillip Schofield could never have come out without Holly Willoughby

Phillip Schofield today came out as gay after keeping it secret for his whole life .
The 57-year-old This Morning presenter , who has been married to Stephanie Lowe for nearly 27 years , confirmed his sexuality in a heartfelt statement .
Minutes later he joined co-star Holly Willoughby on the This Morning sofa , breaking down in tears as he spoke of `` dark places '' and the `` guilt '' he felt at throwing his wife and two adult daughters , Molly and Ruby , into the spotlight .
During his short appearance , which came on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Phil confirmed he was n't being pressured into coming out .
`` This is absolutely my decision .
It was something I knew that I had to do , '' he told Holly , Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford .
`` And I do n't know what the world will be like , no , I do n't know how this will be taken or what people will think .
But what I would say is , 'Yes I am very , very conscious of the hurt and so my overriding emotion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be guilt because I do feel guilty that this ca n't be anything other than a painful process . '
'' Phillip also singled out Holly in particular for giving him the strength to come to terms with his sexuality .
`` I 'm doing each day at a time now and this has always been a slow process , '' he told her when she asked if he was now looking for a new relationship .
`` There is no fast process after this .
This is the big day and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointing towards .
And I could not have done it if it had n't been for you.
” Holly then emotionally told him : `` Whatever happens in the future , I 'll be sat by your side , forever and ever . ''
Here , body language expert Judi James analyses how Phillip took on the biggest moment of his professional career - and the incredible bond between him and Holly that helped him come out ... '' The normally ebullient and super-professional presenter Phillip moved across the couch divide this morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviewee as Holly smiled and showed empathy to help support her colleague and friend .
`` Phillip looked tired but brave and it was clear to see that every time he looked up into Holly 's caring smile he was struggling to continue without allowing the emotions to take over .
`` His pose was self-diminished and his normally smooth forehead looked etched with lines of sadness .
His gesticulation had moments of his usual energy but he also sat with his hands clasped tightly together in his lap , with his finger-pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` His accelerated blink rate and emphatic swallowing suggested he might have been struggling to hold back the tears , but when he mentioned his wife and his kids , saying they were 'all together ' , his hand clasp rose up to chest level to endorse that message . ''

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Holly promises to be by Phil's side as he comes out on This Morning
Holly promises to be by Phil's side as he comes out on This Morning
EXCLUSIVE: Phillip Schofield today came out as gay in a heartfelt statement, before a tearful joint appearance on This Morning with his 'shoulder to cry on' Holly Willoughby, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford
Small gesture that proved Phillip Schofield could never have come out without Holly Willoughby
Phillip Schofield today came out as gay after keeping it secret for his whole life.
The 57-year-old This Morning presenter, who has been married to Stephanie Lowe for nearly 27 years, confirmed his sexuality in a heartfelt statement.
Minutes later he joined co-star Holly Willoughby on the This Morning sofa, breaking down in tears as he spoke of "dark places" and the "guilt" he felt at throwing his wife and two adult daughters, Molly and Ruby, into the spotlight.
During his short appearance, which came on a day he and Holly are usually off, Phil confirmed he wasn't being pressured into coming out.
"This is absolutely my decision. It was something I knew that I had to do," he told Holly, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
"And I don't know what the world will be like, no, I don't know how this will be taken or what people will think. But what I would say is, 'Yes I am very, very conscious of the hurt and so my overriding emotion for my family is obviously going to be guilt because I do feel guilty that this can't be anything other than a painful process.'"
Phillip also singled out Holly in particular for giving him the strength to come to terms with his sexuality.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
"I'm doing each day at a time now and this has always been a slow process," he told her when she asked if he was now looking for a new relationship.
"There is no fast process after this. This is the big day and this is the day I knew everything was pointing towards. And I could not have done it if it hadn't been for you.”
Holly then emotionally told him: "Whatever happens in the future, I'll be sat by your side, forever and ever."
Here, body language expert Judi James analyses how Phillip took on the biggest moment of his professional career - and the incredible bond between him and Holly that helped him come out...
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
"The normally ebullient and super-professional presenter Phillip moved across the couch divide this morning to sit more in the role of interviewee as Holly smiled and showed empathy to help support her colleague and friend.
"Phillip looked tired but brave and it was clear to see that every time he looked up into Holly's caring smile he was struggling to continue without allowing the emotions to take over.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
"His pose was self-diminished and his normally smooth forehead looked etched with lines of sadness. His gesticulation had moments of his usual energy but he also sat with his hands clasped tightly together in his lap, with his finger-pick giving a hint of possible anxiety.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
"His accelerated blink rate and emphatic swallowing suggested he might have been struggling to hold back the tears, but when he mentioned his wife and his kids, saying they were 'all together', his hand clasp rose up to chest level to endorse that message."


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Liverpool fan tempts fate with Premier League 2019-20 champions tattoo

With Liverpool seemingly storming to the Premier League title , one fan has gone and got himself a 2019-20 champions tattoo - even though there is more than three months left to go in the season .
Lifelong Reds supporter Mark Gretton is so convinced Jurgen Klopp 's men will win the league that he 's had one of his arms colourfully and permanently inked .
The 53-year-old thinks Liverpool , currently holding a 22-point lead over Manchester City , are such surefire bankers for their first league title in 30 years that he 's gone under the needle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ done seven days ago after the Reds beat Wolves 2-1 away at Molineux to further stretch their impressive lead .
Mark says he got the idea after chatting with Scouse comedian John Bishop , who joked he 'd had a tattoo booked in for the last 30 years , referencing the last time Liverpool won the league in 1990 .
Mark , who lives in Brighton and works at a printing firm , got the £100 body art done for free by a good friend at Oscar Jack 's Tattoo Parlour in Shoreham-by-Sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Chelsea fan friends telling him that current Reds ' skipper Jordan Henderson will have a `` Steven Gerrard slip moment '' in the upcoming run-in .
But he remains certain that the title will be making its way to Anfield .
Mark told the Liverpool Echo : '' I 'm so confident now we 've won it , that I got the tattoo done .
`` They 've got to win it now , surely .
I do n't regret it one bit , I 'm embracing it , I love it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the league does n't end until May , she think it 's finished now !
`` I 've had digs from Chelsea fans in work but it 's just jealousy .
I get to games at Anfield when I can , I love the city and the banter .
`` I started supporting Liverpool during the Kevin Keegan and John Toshack era , when I was aged about eight .
I met Bob Paisley once .
`` I 've had lots of people telling me I 've had the tattoo too early , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes wrong ?
`` I guess I 'll run for the hills if that happens !
But I 'm confident it 's game over , it 's got to be .
`` Liverpool fans can be very pessimistic , but we need to savour this . ''

Mark Gretton is confident that the Reds won't let it slip now, after having dedicated space on his right arm to Jurgen Klopp's side
With Liverpool seemingly storming to the Premier League title, one fan has gone and got himself a 2019-20 champions tattoo - even though there is more than three months left to go in the season.
Lifelong Reds supporter Mark Gretton is so convinced Jurgen Klopp's men will win the league that he's had one of his arms colourfully and permanently inked.
The 53-year-old thinks Liverpool, currently holding a 22-point lead over Manchester City, are such surefire bankers for their first league title in 30 years that he's gone under the needle.
The dad-of-four had the Liver Bird tattoo done seven days ago after the Reds beat Wolves 2-1 away at Molineux to further stretch their impressive lead.
Mark says he got the idea after chatting with Scouse comedian John Bishop, who joked he'd had a tattoo booked in for the last 30 years, referencing the last time Liverpool won the league in 1990.
Mark, who lives in Brighton and works at a printing firm, got the £100 body art done for free by a good friend at Oscar Jack's Tattoo Parlour in Shoreham-by-Sea.
Image: handout) handout)
He has already had to deal with Chelsea fan friends telling him that current Reds' skipper Jordan Henderson will have a "Steven Gerrard slip moment" in the upcoming run-in.
But he remains certain that the title will be making its way to Anfield.
Mark told the Liverpool Echo:"I'm so confident now we've won it, that I got the tattoo done.
"They've got to win it now, surely. I don't regret it one bit, I'm embracing it, I love it.
"My wife doesn't realise the league doesn't end until May, she think it's finished now!
Image: handout) handout)
"I've had digs from Chelsea fans in work but it's just jealousy. I get to games at Anfield when I can, I love the city and the banter.
"I started supporting Liverpool during the Kevin Keegan and John Toshack era, when I was aged about eight. I met Bob Paisley once.
"I've had lots of people telling me I've had the tattoo too early, and what will I do if it goes wrong?
"I guess I'll run for the hills if that happens! But I'm confident it's game over, it's got to be.
"Liverpool fans can be very pessimistic, but we need to savour this."


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--BREAKING Doctor jailed for life after carrying out 90 sex offences against 24 female patients

A doctor who was convicted of 90 sex offences against 24 former female patients has been jailed for life .
GP Manish Shah , 50 , was branded a `` master of deception '' as he was handed three life sentences with a minimum term of 15 years at the Old Bailey .
Shah cited the cases of Angelina Jolie and Jade Goody to persuade patients aged between 15 and 39 to undergo unnecessary intimate examinations for his own sexual gratification , the Old Bailey heard .
Shah , of Romford , east London , who claimed he had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty of 25 sexual offences against the six victims at Mawney Medical Centre between 2009 and 2013 last autumn .
At an earlier trial in 2018 , he was convicted of offences relating to 18 other women , bringing the total number of offences to 90 relating to 24 women .
Fifteen of the victims sat in a packed court room today as Shah was sentenced by Judge Anne Molyneux QC to three life sentences with a minimum term of 15 years plus further jail terms to run concurrently .
The judge said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flattery and fear '' and used celebrity cases to carry out the sex assaults .
Quoting one of his victims , the judge said : `` You made up stories which got into heads and caused panic '' .
The judge went on : `` You were a master of deception and you abused your position of power .
This was a horrible abuse of trust and caused incalculable harm .
`` The details show a pattern of behaviour over five years .
`` Your behaviour was not only sexual but was driven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasions humiliate women . ''
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GP Manish Shah, 50, was branded a "master of deception" as the Old Bailey heard he cited the cases of Angelina Jolie and Jade Goody to persuade patients aged between 15 and 39 to undergo unnecessary intimate examinations for his own sexual gratification
GP who used Jade Goody's cancer to do intimate exams jailed over 90 sex offences
A doctor who was convicted of 90 sex offences against 24 former female patients has been jailed for life.
GP Manish Shah, 50, cited the cases of Angelina Jolie and Jade Goody to persuade patients aged between 15 and 39 to undergo unnecessary intimate examinations for his own sexual gratification, the Old Bailey heard.
Shah picked on patients' vulnerability, because of their age or family history of cancer, the court heard.
He brought up the news story about Hollywood star Jolie having a preventative mastectomy as he asked a woman if she would like him to examine her breasts.
He also mentioned Goody to another woman, saying an examination was in her best interests, it was claimed.
Shah would not always wear gloves and left one patient entirely naked on an examination table, jurors heard.
He was branded a "master of deception" as he was handed three life sentences with a minimum term of 15 years at the Old Bailey.
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Shah, of Romford, east London, who claimed he had been practising "defensive medicine" was found guilty of 25 sexual offences against the six victims at Mawney Medical Centre between 2009 and 2013 last autumn.
At an earlier trial in 2018, he was convicted of offences relating to 18 other women, bringing the total number of offences to 90 relating to 24 women.
Fifteen of the victims sat in a packed court room today as Shah was sentenced by Judge Anne Molyneux QC to three life sentences with a minimum term of 15 years plus further jail terms to run concurrently.
The judge said Shah had deployed a "mixture of flattery and fear" and used celebrity cases to carry out the sex assaults.
Quoting one of his victims, the judge said: "You made up stories which got into heads and caused panic".
The judge went on: "You were a master of deception and you abused your position of power. This was a horrible abuse of trust and caused incalculable harm.
"The details show a pattern of behaviour over five years.
"Your behaviour was not only sexual but was driven by your desire to control and on occasions humiliate women."
Earlier, the youngest victim described being left "anxious, fearful and shaking" at the prospect of visiting the doctor after being abused by Shah.
Speaking in court, the woman who was 15 at the time, said she felt different about men and worried about being seen as a "sex object".
Summarising other victim impact statements, prosecutor Rosina Cottage QC said the "lack of trust" created by Shah meant many of the women refused to see male doctors and that it had affected their relationships.
In mitigation, Zoe Johnson QC said: "Manish Shah will never again be able to practice medicine.
"The opportunity to offend and the ability to offend only arose because of Manish Shah's profession.
"There is not one centile of information to suggest he would offend within the community. Stripped of that profession he is a rather weak man.
"It goes without saying that all of these women feel grossly abused, humiliated, and that the trust that they placed in Manish Shah has been so dreadfully exploited.
"He deeply regrets hurting them and cannot say sorry enough."
Shah attempted to justify an examination in medical notes by suggesting it was "requested", the court heard.
He flouted NHS guidelines on giving healthy women aged under 25 smear tests and routine breast examinations on women under 50, which were said to cause more harm than good, jurors were told.
He also breached guidelines on the use of chaperones during intimate examinations.
Paul Goddard, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Manish Shah was a trusted family doctor, but he took advantage of that trust to abuse his female patients and then falsified their medical notes to try to justify intimate medical examinations that should not have taken place.
"The Crown Prosecution Service wishes to commend those women, who by bravely giving evidence convinced the jury of Dr Shah's guilt."


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's handling of Lucas Torreira comes in for criticism

Mikel Arteta 's handling of Lucas Torreira has been criticised following Arsenal 's 0-0 draw with Burnley in the Premier League .
Torreira has featured heavily since Arteta took over the reins from Unai Emery , but was left out for the clash against the Clarets , with Matteo Guendouzi coming in ahead of him .
The Uruguay international eventually came on for Bukayo Saka , who was forced off with an injury , and former Arsenal star Kevin Campbell ca n't understand the thinking behind Arteta 's decision making .
Speaking on AFTV 's The Kevin Campbell Show , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Where was Torreira ?
If you believe in your players , play them .
`` There 's enough big lumps at the back to be able to go and head the ball .
There 's only one ball , go and head it .
`` That 's what you 've got centre-halves for , that 's what the likes of Granit Xhaka is in the team for , to be able to go up and challenge aerially , everyone 's not going to be big , we know that .
`` Look , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sense , to leave him out and put him on the bench and then bring him on in the second half .
Why ?
`` There 's going to be more pressure in the second half with them putting balls in the box . ''
Arsenal are next in action in the Premier League on Sunday 16 before heading out to Greece to take on Olympiacos in the Europa League .

Uruguay international Lucas Torreira has featured heavily since Mikel Arteta took over from Unai Emery at Arsenal, but the midfielder was left out against Burnley
Mikel Arteta's handling of Lucas Torreira has been criticised following Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Burnley in the Premier League.
Torreira has featured heavily since Arteta took over the reins from Unai Emery, but was left out for the clash against the Clarets, with Matteo Guendouzi coming in ahead of him.
The Uruguay international eventually came on for Bukayo Saka, who was forced off with an injury, and former Arsenal star Kevin Campbell can't understand the thinking behind Arteta's decision making.
Speaking on AFTV's The Kevin Campbell Show, the former Arsenal forward said: "Where was Torreira? If you believe in your players, play them.
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"There's enough big lumps at the back to be able to go and head the ball. There's only one ball, go and head it.
"That's what you've got centre-halves for, that's what the likes of Granit Xhaka is in the team for, to be able to go up and challenge aerially, everyone's not going to be big, we know that.
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"Look, for me, these moves don't make sense, to leave him out and put him on the bench and then bring him on in the second half. Why?
"There's going to be more pressure in the second half with them putting balls in the box."
Arsenal are next in action in the Premier League on Sunday 16 before heading out to Greece to take on Olympiacos in the Europa League.


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Honest Phillip Schofield's double life boasts of drugs and boozing with hookers in wild past

After 27 years of marriage and a career that has spanned more than three decades , brave Phillip Schofield today came out as gay .
Revealing he has the backing of his loyal wife Stephanie Lowe and their two daughters Molly and Ruby , the This Morning host told his Instagram followers he has been `` coming to terms with the fact that I am gay . ''
His announcement was met with an outpouring of support from the nation and co-host Holly Willoughby , who hugged him protectively during a one-off This Morning interview .
Admitting he 's been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Phillip , 57 , said he 's way off looking for a new partner , explaining how he 's taking things one day at a time .
`` This was the big day and this is the day I knew everything was pointing towards , '' he told Holly .
`` And I could n't have done it if it had n't been for you [ Holly ] .
But no , there 's no one I 'm running off to . ''
Phil and Steph met back in the eighties when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she was a production assistant .
He invited her to house sit for him while he travelled overseas for work before love blossomed and they went on to enjoy one of the most stable marriages in showbusiness .
But before meeting Stephanie , Phillip once admitted he was something of a party boy , revealing how he dabbled with drugs and downed vodka with prostitutes on a wild trip to Berlin .
While working on Saturday morning kids ' TV show Going Live !
, the star confessed he 'd had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last-minute boys ’ trip to go and watch the Berlin Wall being brought down after a boozy lunch in London , which ended with dinner with two German prostitutes .
“ We ended up drinking vodka , eating caviar with a couple of East German hookers , '' he said in an interview with Holly Willoughby for Hunger magazine back in 2013 .
“ We got in the car and we drove through Checkpoint Charlie with these two East German hookers , no questions asked .
God knows what the children ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was widely considered to be the innocent golden boy of kids ' TV and admitted he struggled with the pressure to be good .
But he quickly learned how to fly under the radar .
“ It wasn ’ t a case of hiding it .
I did the same as everybody else .
I was a lad , we partied a bit , but I didn ’ t hide anything .
It ’ s just that nobody bothered to look in the right place , '' he continued .
“ You have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then , you were expected to be the son of Enid Blyton , and that was very difficult .
“ Now you can be much more open , and have a proper life .
But then , it was almost , ‘ Oh , you ’ ve got a girlfriend .
What type of girl is she ?
’ “ But my mates and I very quickly realised : don ’ t go into central London and have a wild time.
” He dabbled with drugs , but for the silver fox , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that held more appeal .
“ By the way , when I say partying , my weakness has always been booze .
I never got much into drugs , because I wasn ’ t very good at it , '' he continued .
“ We were simply getting leathered in Chiswick where we lived at the time .
Everybody knew us and nobody was bothered , and nobody would tell .
So I got away with it .
”

At the height of his eighties kids' TV fame, the seemingly squeaky-clean Phillip Schofield - who today came out as gay - was honest about what he really got up to away from the cameras
Phillip Schofield admitted he'd dabbled in drugs and once had dinner with a prostitute
After 27 years of marriage and a career that has spanned more than three decades, brave Phillip Schofield today came out as gay.
Revealing he has the backing of his loyal wife Stephanie Lowe and their two daughters Molly and Ruby, the This Morning host told his Instagram followers he has been "coming to terms with the fact that I am gay."
His announcement was met with an outpouring of support from the nation and co-host Holly Willoughby, who hugged him protectively during a one-off This Morning interview.
Admitting he's been grappling with his sexuality for a while, Phillip, 57, said he's way off looking for a new partner, explaining how he's taking things one day at a time.
Image: PA) PA)
"This was the big day and this is the day I knew everything was pointing towards," he told Holly.
"And I couldn't have done it if it hadn't been for you [Holly]. But no, there's no one I'm running off to."
Phil and Steph met back in the eighties when he was working in childrens' TV and she was a production assistant.
He invited her to house sit for him while he travelled overseas for work before love blossomed and they went on to enjoy one of the most stable marriages in showbusiness.
But before meeting Stephanie, Phillip once admitted he was something of a party boy, revealing how he dabbled with drugs and downed vodka with prostitutes on a wild trip to Berlin.
While working on Saturday morning kids' TV show Going Live!, the star confessed he'd had a 'dark side'.
Image: PA) PA)
He recalled a last-minute boys’ trip to go and watch the Berlin Wall being brought down after a boozy lunch in London, which ended with dinner with two German prostitutes.
“We ended up drinking vodka, eating caviar with a couple of East German hookers," he said in an interview with Holly Willoughby for Hunger magazine back in 2013.
“We got in the car and we drove through Checkpoint Charlie with these two East German hookers, no questions asked. God knows what the children’s television would have thought!"
Image: Today/REX/Shutterstock) Today/REX/Shutterstock)
Phillip was widely considered to be the innocent golden boy of kids' TV and admitted he struggled with the pressure to be good. But he quickly learned how to fly under the radar.
“It wasn’t a case of hiding it. I did the same as everybody else. I was a lad, we partied a bit, but I didn’t hide anything. It’s just that nobody bothered to look in the right place," he continued.
“You have to remember that doing kids' TV then, you were expected to be the son of Enid Blyton, and that was very difficult.
Image: Peter Brooker/REX/Shutterstock) Peter Brooker/REX/Shutterstock)
“Now you can be much more open, and have a proper life. But then, it was almost, ‘Oh, you’ve got a girlfriend. What type of girl is she?’
“But my mates and I very quickly realised: don’t go into central London and have a wild time.”
He dabbled with drugs, but for the silver fox, it was a night on the lash that held more appeal.
“By the way, when I say partying, my weakness has always been booze. I never got much into drugs, because I wasn’t very good at it," he continued.
“We were simply getting leathered in Chiswick where we lived at the time. Everybody knew us and nobody was bothered, and nobody would tell. So I got away with it.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Judge who ruled woman was not raped as she 'didn't try stop it' should quit, MP says

A judge who found a woman was not raped because she took no physical steps to stop it must not preside over future rape cases , a shadow minister has argued .
Judge Robin Tolson ruled in January that because the woman - who can not be named for legal reasons - had taken `` no physical steps '' to stop a man from raping her , `` this did not constitute rape '' .
He consequently ruled against her .
Judge Tolson is `` still overseeing cases around domestic abuse and rape '' in family courts and on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister Louise Haigh said .
She called for the judge to `` immediately recuse himself from all cases involving domestic abuse '' .
It is understood a private hearing was held at the Central Family Court on Monday and a further hearing has been scheduled , a source close to the case said .
Ms Haigh said : `` Last month it was reported that Justice Tolson , the senior family judge in London Central Family Court , found that a woman had not been raped because she had n't taken sufficient physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court of Appeal found that his judgment was 'manifestly at odds with current jurisprudence and based on obsolescent concepts around consent ' .
`` Justice Tolson is still overseeing cases around domestic abuse and rape in the family courts , and just this Monday , despite the Court of Appeal judgment , he made the same ruling again .
`` Complaints have been made to the judicial ombudsman and it 's obviously right that this is handled completely independently of this place , but does the Leader not agree that this judge should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic abuse .
`` And that the Ministry of Justice 's review should be published urgently to ensure that victims of rape and domestic abuse are not re-traumatised by the family justice system . ''
Responding during business questions , Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg replied : `` I absolutely hear and understand what Ms Haigh is saying and her last point , that witnesses should not be re-traumatised , is absolutely right and fundamental and in our justice system victims ought to be at the heart of it and ought to be protected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as to what I can say about individual judges . ''

Judge Robin Tolson ruled that because the woman had taken "no physical steps" to stop a man from raping her, "this did not constitute rape", and consequently ruled against her
Judge who ruled woman was not raped as she 'didn't try stop it' should quit, MP says
A judge who found a woman was not raped because she took no physical steps to stop it must not preside over future rape cases, a shadow minister has argued.
Judge Robin Tolson ruled in January that because the woman - who cannot be named for legal reasons - had taken "no physical steps" to stop a man from raping her, "this did not constitute rape".
He consequently ruled against her.
Judge Tolson is "still overseeing cases around domestic abuse and rape" in family courts and on Monday made the same ruling, Shadow policing minister Louise Haigh said.
She called for the judge to "immediately recuse himself from all cases involving domestic abuse".
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
It is understood a private hearing was held at the Central Family Court on Monday and a further hearing has been scheduled, a source close to the case said.
Ms Haigh said: "Last month it was reported that Justice Tolson, the senior family judge in London Central Family Court, found that a woman had not been raped because she hadn't taken sufficient physical steps to protect herself.
"The Court of Appeal found that his judgment was 'manifestly at odds with current jurisprudence and based on obsolescent concepts around consent'.
"Justice Tolson is still overseeing cases around domestic abuse and rape in the family courts, and just this Monday, despite the Court of Appeal judgment, he made the same ruling again.
"Complaints have been made to the judicial ombudsman and it's obviously right that this is handled completely independently of this place, but does the Leader not agree that this judge should immediately recuse himself from all cases involving domestic abuse.
"And that the Ministry of Justice's review should be published urgently to ensure that victims of rape and domestic abuse are not re-traumatised by the family justice system."
Responding during business questions, Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg replied: "I absolutely hear and understand what Ms Haigh is saying and her last point, that witnesses should not be re-traumatised, is absolutely right and fundamental and in our justice system victims ought to be at the heart of it and ought to be protected.
"I am however very limited as to what I can say about individual judges."


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Phillip Schofield's brave journey to coming out as gay — from telling family to public statement

Phillip Schofield has revealed that he is gay as he came out in an emotional statement he shared with fans .
In the post , which he shared to his Instagram stories , the TV presenter , 57 , shared about the journey to his coming out , before opening up further on This Morning to his co-host Holly Willoughby .
He explained that he had been secretly struggling with his sexuality for the last few years and had been discussing it with his wife and daughters .
Phil has been married to his wife Stephanie Lowe since 1993 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Ruby 24 .
He said they had shared `` many heartbreaking conversations '' about his sexuality .
Phil explained : `` 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 wo n'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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 confusions . ''
Phil admitted that he had been struggling to sleep and suffered some `` very dark moments '' .
He went on : `` My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 . ''
After that he appeared to have told both his and Steph 's families , who he said offered their support .
He also told Holly and the team at ITV , adding : `` My friends are the best , especially Holly , who has been so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hugged me as I sobbed on her shoulder .
`` At ITV , I could n't hope to work with more wonderful , supportive teams . ''
Before coming out publicly he had spoken to his mum Pat , both on the phone and in person .
He said on This Morning : `` My mum has been on the phone all morning .
I went down to see her in Cornwall .
`` She said : 'Oh ok , well I don ’ t care . '
'' Also on the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the day he would come out , admitting that he had n't even thought about getting a new partner .
`` This is the big day and this is the day that I knew everything was pointing towards , '' he said .
He continued : `` I got to the stage where I thought we sit here , every day , and some amazingly brave person is sitting over there and I 'm thinking ' I have to be that person ' .
`` All you can be in your life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting to a stage in my life where I was thinking I do n't really like myself because I 'm not being honest with myself . ''

Phillip Schofield has opened up about his journey to realising he is gay and what happened before he decided to come out publicly
Phillip Schofield's brave journey to coming out as gay — from telling family to public statement
Phillip Schofield has revealed that he is gay as he came out in an emotional statement he shared with fans.
In the post, which he shared to his Instagram stories, the TV presenter, 57, shared about the journey to his coming out, before opening up further on This Morning to his co-host Holly Willoughby.
He explained that he had been secretly struggling with his sexuality for the last few years and had been discussing it with his wife and daughters.
Phil has been married to his wife Stephanie Lowe since 1993 and they are parents to Molly, 26, and Ruby 24.
He said they had shared "many heartbreaking conversations" about his sexuality.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Phil explained: "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 confusions."
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
Phil admitted that he had been struggling to sleep and suffered some "very dark moments".
He went on: "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."
After that he appeared to have told both his and Steph's families, who he said offered their support.
He also told Holly and the team at ITV, adding: "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."
Before coming out publicly he had spoken to his mum Pat, both on the phone and in person.
He said on This Morning: "My mum has been on the phone all morning. I went down to see her in Cornwall.
"She said: 'Oh ok, well I don’t care.'"
Image: PA) PA)
Also on the show he said that he'd been focusing on the day he would come out, admitting that he hadn't even thought about getting a new partner.
"This is the big day and this is the day that I knew everything was pointing towards," he said.
He continued: "I got to the stage where I thought we sit here, every day, and some amazingly brave person is sitting over there and I'm thinking 'I have to be that person'.
"All you can be in your life is honest with yourself. I was getting to a stage in my life where I was thinking I don't really like myself because I'm not being honest with myself."


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Phillip Schofield gets emotional about 'supportive' daughters' reaction to him being gay

Emotional Phillip Schofield said `` we all knew is was coming '' as he recalled the moment he told his two daughters he was gay .
The married 57-year-old This Morning presenter opened up about his sexuality in a statement , which he posted to his Instagram Story this morning .
He has been married to wife Stephanie Lowe for nearly 27 years and shares grown-up daughters Molly and Ruby with her .
Phil got emotional as he opened up about the statement posted moments before he made his appearance on This Morning with co-host Holly Willoughby .
Opening up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who were watching from their TV screens at home , he said : `` Of course I 'm really very aware that Steph and the girls are home watching this , and we 're all together .
`` We spent a lot of time together - we spend a lot of time together obviously .
They 've been supporting us as we got to this moment , because we all knew it was coming . ''
He continued : “ It wasn ’ t easy but they were - they are so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I sat them down and I told them .
“ And they jumped up and they gave me a hug - a big hug , a long hug.
” He added : “ We ’ ll be ok - we ’ ll always be a family.
” His earlier Instagram statement read : `` 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 wo n't know what has been consuming me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wrote .
`` 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 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ca n'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 . ''
Celebrities and close pals of Phillip ’ s have shared praise on social media after the presenter made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eamonn read the sweet messages out on air .
I ’ m A Celebrity star and Radio DJ Adele Roberts said : “ Lots of love to you @ Schofe ” Gok Wan shared : “ So much love to you Phillip so much bravery.
” And Keith Lemon said : “ Love the Schofe , salute !
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"We'll always be a family" Phillip Schofield on moment he came out to his daughters
"We'll always be a family" Phillip Schofield on moment he came out to his daughters
This Morning's Phillip Schofield recalled the moment he told his daughters Molly and Ruby that he's gay - and admitted the girls 'knew it was coming'
Phillip Schofield gets emotional about 'supportive' daughters' reaction to him being gay
Emotional Phillip Schofield said "we all knew is was coming" as he recalled the moment he told his two daughters he was gay.
The married 57-year-old This Morning presenter opened up about his sexuality in a statement, which he posted to his Instagram Story this morning.
He has been married to wife Stephanie Lowe for nearly 27 years and shares grown-up daughters Molly and Ruby with her.
Phil got emotional as he opened up about the statement posted moments before he made his appearance on This Morning with co-host Holly Willoughby.
Opening up to his best pal and the nation, who were watching from their TV screens at home, he said: "Of course I'm really very aware that Steph and the girls are home watching this, and we're all together.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
"We spent a lot of time together - we spend a lot of time together obviously. They've been supporting us as we got to this moment, because we all knew it was coming."
He continued: “It wasn’t easy but they were - they are so amazing and their love and support. I sat them down and I told them.
“And they jumped up and they gave me a hug - a big hug, a long hug.”
He added: “We’ll be ok - we’ll always be a family.”
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
His earlier Instagram statement read: "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," he wrote.
"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.
Image: PA) PA)
"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 confusions. 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.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
"Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family."
Celebrities and close pals of Phillip’s have shared praise on social media after the presenter made the announcement this morning.
Ruth and Eamonn read the sweet messages out on air.
Image: ITV) ITV)
I’m A Celebrity star and Radio DJ Adele Roberts said: “Lots of love to you @Schofe”
Dr Ranj wrote: “So proud of you @Schofe”
Gok Wan shared: “So much love to you Phillip so much bravery.”
And Keith Lemon said: “Love the Schofe, salute!”
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thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Bernd Leno praises Mikel Arteta for clearing up Unai Emery's 'mess' at Arsenal

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno believes Mikel Arteta has already brought more cohesion to the team since taking over from previous manager Unai Emery .
Emery was sacked in November following the Gunners ' dire start to the season , with criticism aimed at the Spaniard over an apparent lack of communication with his players .
Since Arteta has taken over Arsenal have only lost one game , with their performances seeming to be picking up , and Leno admitted things have been improving on and off the pitch since Emery 's departure .
Speaking about Arteta to reporters , Leno @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this short time , had a big impact because you can see the intensity we play with .
Also the structure in the team and the mentality out on the pitch .
`` Before it was , I don ’ t want to say a mess , it was a little bit confusing , everybody was doing different things and we were not a team – not in the dressing room , not on the pitch , and you could see this .
`` I think with Mikel it changed completely .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking too much about tactics , he was talking about how we behave in the dressing room , when we go to the games we have to be more professional , more like a team .
`` I think it is not only what he has learned from Pep Guardiola , when you talk with all of the people that worked with him , they say he ’ s a very clever guy with tactics and how to improve players . ''
Leno did accept , however , that his team would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any time soon , conceding there are other sides who are above the Gunners at the moment .
`` At the moment we do n't have to talk about the Premier League title because Man City and especially Liverpool , they are too strong , '' he continued .
`` Honestly , we have to say they are on another level . ''

There have been signs of improvement for the Gunners since Arteta replaced Emery as manager and Leno believes good things are coming for his side
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno believes Mikel Arteta has already brought more cohesion to the team since taking over from previous manager Unai Emery.
Emery was sacked in November following the Gunners' dire start to the season, with criticism aimed at the Spaniard over an apparent lack of communication with his players.
Since Arteta has taken over Arsenal have only lost one game, with their performances seeming to be picking up, and Leno admitted things have been improving on and off the pitch since Emery's departure.
Speaking about Arteta to reporters, Leno said: "He has, in this short time, had a big impact because you can see the intensity we play with. Also the structure in the team and the mentality out on the pitch.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"Before it was, I don’t want to say a mess, it was a little bit confusing, everybody was doing different things and we were not a team – not in the dressing room, not on the pitch, and you could see this.
"I think with Mikel it changed completely. The first day he came he was not talking too much about tactics, he was talking about how we behave in the dressing room, when we go to the games we have to be more professional, more like a team.
"I think it is not only what he has learned from Pep Guardiola, when you talk with all of the people that worked with him, they say he’s a very clever guy with tactics and how to improve players."
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Leno did accept, however, that his team would not be challenging for the Premier League title any time soon, conceding there are other sides who are above the Gunners at the moment.
"At the moment we don't have to talk about the Premier League title because Man City and especially Liverpool, they are too strong," he continued. "Honestly, we have to say they are on another level."


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--British Airways hostess claims £36 Missguided dress caused £750 of damage

A British Airways stewardess claims her £36 Missguided dress caused damage worth more than £750 .
Lily Richardson alleges that dyes in the midi-dress stained her hair extensions , false nails and brand new clutch bag .
The 20-year-old wore the Black Mesh Ruched Bardot dress for the first time on a night out on Friday .
But Lily , from Ditton , Kent , later realised her £500 Beautyworks hair extensions had been stained a greyish purple .
According to Lily , her £35 clutch bag was heavily stained and her £40 acrylic nails were left discoloured .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , the stubborn dye would n't budge , prompting Lily to pay a further £180 to have her extensions professionally removed .
The furious cabin crew member then took to social media to complain to the retailer .
She posted photos of the damage with the caption : `` PSA- Do not purchase this dress from Missguided .
`` It has stained everything it has come in touch with , my nails my hair and my handbag . ''
She then posted another tweet with a photo of her purple stained locks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1000 washes . ''
Lily said earlier this week that she was still waiting for a proper response from the retailer .
She said : `` I wore the dress on my work night out and hand washed it like it said on the label and online .
`` I noticed my nails and nude bag turning black throughout the night .
`` Then the next morning I took my hair down and noticed my hair was dyed black from the dress .
`` The dress did n't get wet on the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair loads and loads and it still has n't come out .
`` I am so disgusted with Missguided .
This whole situation has cost me £755 .
`` I am so angry and upset and now have to pay out more money for something that is Missguided 's fault . ''
Missguided did not respond to requests for a comment .

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Lily Richardson, a British Airways stewardess from Ditton in Kent, has complained that a dress she bought from Missguided caused more than £750 of damage to her other possessions
A British Airways stewardess claims her £36 Missguided dress caused damage worth more than £750.
Lily Richardson alleges that dyes in the midi-dress stained her hair extensions, false nails and brand new clutch bag.
The 20-year-old wore the Black Mesh Ruched Bardot dress for the first time on a night out on Friday.
But Lily, from Ditton, Kent, later realised her £500 Beautyworks hair extensions had been stained a greyish purple.
According to Lily, her £35 clutch bag was heavily stained and her £40 acrylic nails were left discoloured.
Despite washing her hair "thousands of times", the stubborn dye wouldn't budge, prompting Lily to pay a further £180 to have her extensions professionally removed.
Image: Lily Richardson/Deadline News) Lily Richardson/Deadline News) Image: Lily Richardson/Deadline News) Lily Richardson/Deadline News)
The furious cabin crew member then took to social media to complain to the retailer.
She posted photos of the damage with the caption: "PSA- Do not purchase this dress from Missguided.
"It has stained everything it has come in touch with, my nails my hair and my handbag."
Image: Lily Richardson/Deadline News) Lily Richardson/Deadline News)
Image: Lily Richardson/Deadline News) Lily Richardson/Deadline News)
She then posted another tweet with a photo of her purple stained locks, saying: "Current state after 1000 washes."
Lily said earlier this week that she was still waiting for a proper response from the retailer.
She said: "I wore the dress on my work night out and hand washed it like it said on the label and online.
Image: Lily Richardson/Deadline News) Lily Richardson/Deadline News) Image: Lily Richardson/Deadline News) Lily Richardson/Deadline News)
"I noticed my nails and nude bag turning black throughout the night.
"Then the next morning I took my hair down and noticed my hair was dyed black from the dress.
"The dress didn't get wet on the night out at all. I washed my hair loads and loads and it still hasn't come out.
"I am so disgusted with Missguided. This whole situation has cost me £755.
"I am so angry and upset and now have to pay out more money for something that is Missguided's fault."
Missguided did not respond to requests for a comment.


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Phillip Schofield's mum's hilariously blunt response after he told her he was gay

Phillip Schofield revealed he travelled all the way to Cornwall to tell his mother , Pat , that he was gay .
And his terror at telling her was completely unfounded , because her reaction was incredibly blase .
He told his This Morning co host Holly Willoughby : `` My mum has been on the phone all morning .
`` I went down to see her in Cornwall .
`` She said : 'Oh ok , well I don ’ t care . '
'' He laughed as he recalled her simple , loving response to something he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decades .
Phil has been married to wife Stephanie Lowe for nearly 27 years and shares daughters Molly and Ruby with her .
On the This Morning sofa , he broke down as he admitted he could not have done it without the support of Holly , Steph and his two daughters .
He confessed he was proud of himself for coming out but was `` conscious of the hurt '' he may cause .
Confirming he was n't pressured into revealing his sexuality , he told Holly : `` [ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was something I knew I had to do .
I do n't know what the world will be like now .
`` I am very , very conscious of the hurt , my overriding emotion with my family is going to be guilt .
`` I am proud of myself today . ''
As for whether he 's looking to meet a new partner , he continued : `` No , I do n't think so .
I 'm not going there .
I 'm doing each day at a time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process .
`` This was the big day and this is the day I knew everything was pointing towards .
`` And I could n't have done it if it had n't been for you [ Holly ] .
But no , there 's no one I 'm running off to . ''
He continued : `` It 's tough but this is not something that 's happened quickly , I 've had to deal this in my head for quite some time .
`` I got to the stage where I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and some amazingly brave person is sitting over there and I 'm thinking ' I have to be that person ' .
`` All you can be in your life is honest with yourself .
I was getting to a stage in my life where I was thinking I do n't really like myself because I 'm not being honest with myself . ''
Stephanie is yet to break her silence on her husband 's brave coming out .
She was last seen in public accompanying him to January 's National Television Awards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been flooded with messages of support after his tearful appearance on Friday 's This Morning , where he was supported by Holly , Eamonn and Ruth .

PHILLIP SCHOFIELD TELLS HOLLY ABOUT COMING OUT TO HIS MUM
PHILLIP SCHOFIELD TELLS HOLLY ABOUT COMING OUT TO HIS MUM
Phillip Schofield travelled to Cornwall to visit his mother and tell her he was gay - and her response was surprisingly blunt
Phillip Schofield's mum's hilariously blunt response after he told her he was gay
Phillip Schofield revealed he travelled all the way to Cornwall to tell his mother, Pat, that he was gay.
And his terror at telling her was completely unfounded, because her reaction was incredibly blase.
He told his This Morning co host Holly Willoughby: "My mum has been on the phone all morning.
"I went down to see her in Cornwall.
"She said: 'Oh ok, well I don’t care.'"
He laughed as he recalled her simple, loving response to something he had struggled to come to terms with for decades.
Image: Phillip Schofield) Phillip Schofield)
Phil has been married to wife Stephanie Lowe for nearly 27 years and shares daughters Molly and Ruby with her.
On the This Morning sofa, he broke down as he admitted he could not have done it without the support of Holly, Steph and his two daughters.
He confessed he was proud of himself for coming out but was "conscious of the hurt" he may cause.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Confirming he wasn't pressured into revealing his sexuality, he told Holly: "[It was] my decision, absolutely my decision. It was something I knew I had to do. I don't know what the world will be like now.
"I am very, very conscious of the hurt, my overriding emotion with my family is going to be guilt.
"I am proud of myself today."
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
As for whether he's looking to meet a new partner, he continued: "No, I don't think so. I'm not going there. I'm doing each day at a time. This has always been a slow process.
"This was the big day and this is the day I knew everything was pointing towards.
"And I couldn't have done it if it hadn't been for you [Holly]. But no, there's no one I'm running off to."
He continued: "It's tough but this is not something that's happened quickly, I've had to deal this in my head for quite some time.
"I got to the stage where I thought we sit here, every day, and some amazingly brave person is sitting over there and I'm thinking 'I have to be that person'.
"All you can be in your life is honest with yourself. I was getting to a stage in my life where I was thinking I don't really like myself because I'm not being honest with myself."
Stephanie is yet to break her silence on her husband's brave coming out.
She was last seen in public accompanying him to January's National Television Awards as she usually does.
Phillip has been flooded with messages of support after his tearful appearance on Friday's This Morning, where he was supported by Holly, Eamonn and Ruth.


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Jamie Carragher explains how he tried to block Michael Owen's Man Utd transfer

Jamie Carragher has revealed he went to extreme lengths to try and prevent Michael Owen playing for Manchester United .
Owen , who enjoyed the best days of his career with Liverpool , risked the wrath of Reds fans when he opted to join arch rivals United in 2009 .
The former Ballon d'Or winner joined the Red Devils on a free transfer after an injury-plagued stint at Newcastle United in a move which came out of the blue .
Anfield legend Jamie Carragher was desperate to ensure it did not happen - and he claims he called manager Rafa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring him back to Liverpool just to stop United getting their man .
Speaking on The Greatest Game podcast , which he hosts , Carragher said : “ I get it .
Someone told me , I got wind of it and I phoned you straight away , you went ‘ yeah I am signing in two days ’ .
“ I got in touch with Rafa , said ‘ listen Owen is on a free and he is about to sign for Man United in two days .
Whether you like him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man United ’ .
” Owen explained his thinking behind the move to Carragher , who he believes would `` do exactly the same '' in his position .
“ I don ’ t know what else I can do , '' Owen admitted .
“ At the time I am thinking ‘ I can go top of the league , Manchester United , mid table Everton , or bottom Hull .
I would live away from home if I was at Hull .
I don ’ t know what I could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same and you know it.
” Owen also opened up on his `` painful '' returns to Anfield , opening up on the emotions evoked by heading back to the club .
He said : “ It has been painful going back to Anfield .
Crying in the playing lounge and hoping nobody sees .
It has been torture for a long time .
“ It is like splitting up with your wife .
I can only blame myself , I said yes to Real Madrid .
I still love Liverpool .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still at that club being idolised .
I was you .
“ And yet there is a polarised opinion because of me thinking I will go away for a year and all of a sudden it is all ruined .
“ If I am walking along the Kop , they ’ re saying ‘ you Manc ’ or whatever and I have got to live with that .
It has killed me for ages and the wound will never go .
”

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher went to extreme lengths to try and stop former team-mate Michael Owen joining arch rivals Manchester United back in 2009
Jamie Carragher has revealed he went to extreme lengths to try and prevent Michael Owen playing for Manchester United.
Owen, who enjoyed the best days of his career with Liverpool, risked the wrath of Reds fans when he opted to join arch rivals United in 2009.
The former Ballon d'Or winner joined the Red Devils on a free transfer after an injury-plagued stint at Newcastle United in a move which came out of the blue.
Anfield legend Jamie Carragher was desperate to ensure it did not happen - and he claims he called manager Rafa Benitez to try and convince him to bring him back to Liverpool just to stop United getting their man.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Speaking on The Greatest Game podcast, which he hosts, Carragher said: “I get it. Someone told me, I got wind of it and I phoned you straight away, you went ‘yeah I am signing in two days’.
“I got in touch with Rafa, said ‘listen Owen is on a free and he is about to sign for Man United in two days. Whether you like him or not, do it to stump Man United’.”
Image: The People) The People)
Owen explained his thinking behind the move to Carragher, who he believes would "do exactly the same" in his position.
“I don’t know what else I can do," Owen admitted.
“At the time I am thinking ‘I can go top of the league, Manchester United, mid table Everton, or bottom Hull. I would live away from home if I was at Hull. I don’t know what I could have done.
Image: PA) PA)
“You would do exactly the same and you know it.”
Owen also opened up on his "painful" returns to Anfield, opening up on the emotions evoked by heading back to the club.
He said: “It has been painful going back to Anfield. Crying in the playing lounge and hoping nobody sees. It has been torture for a long time.
“It is like splitting up with your wife. I can only blame myself, I said yes to Real Madrid. I still love Liverpool. Different to [Carragher], you are still at that club being idolised. I was you.
“And yet there is a polarised opinion because of me thinking I will go away for a year and all of a sudden it is all ruined.
“If I am walking along the Kop, they’re saying ‘you Manc’ or whatever and I have got to live with that. It has killed me for ages and the wound will never go.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Rough sleepers brand millionaire's wheelie bin pods a 'load of bull****'

Rough sleepers have lashed out at a multi-millionaire 's wheelie bin sleep pod invention - branding it `` a load of bull**** '' and saying they 'd never sleep in one .
Tech entrepreneur and former Brexit Party candidate Peter Dawe has come under fire after claiming he 'd invented a dry and safe space for homeless people to sleep - by attaching two bins together .
The 65-year-old thought his invention would go global and said it could help rough sleepers the world over .
But the creation has been panned , with homeless people among the critics .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit Party candidate in Cambridge during the general election- handed two of the `` sleep pods '' to rough sleepers outside one of the city 's night shelters last week .
However one week on , they appear unused and have been piled up near a council recycling skip .
They are also being used to chuck rubbish in .
A group of rough sleepers , sitting nearby described the invention as a `` load of bull**** '' .
One - who did not wish to be named - added : `` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleeping in them at all .
`` Most people did n't even realise they were for sleeping in and no one would want to sleep in it anyway . ''
Jimmy 's Night Shelter - the homeless hostel - said it was not associated with the idea .
Mr Dawe claimed that when he had visited the rough sleepers in the university city they were `` interested '' .
He had hoped his instruction video - where he shows viewers how to create the `` sleep pod '' by attaching the bins together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build their own .
He climbed into the wheelie bin invention to show how simple it is to use .
Mr Dawe claims it is a cheap answer to the homeless crisis gripping Britain , as it only costs £100 .
He said : `` I saw on the telly rough sleepers complaining they had been kicked and p***ed upon .
`` Lying on the street in a sleeping bag , you are very vulnerable . ''
That was when the inventor decided to screw two bins together and climb in .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` It was definitely comfier than sleeping on the ground in a tent .
It was totally draught proof , in fact it 's storm proof .
`` It 's really cosy , comfortable and dry . ''
The tycoon - who has also created a self-sufficient survival farm for the apocalypse - has attracted anger from politicians .
Labour MP Angela Rayner blasted : `` Maybe he should fill the the bins to the top with his millions and wheel them round to the nearest homeless charity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bins , let 's build houses again , let 's invest in homes instead of pushing daft gimmicks . ''
Fellow MP David Lammy commented : `` Multi-millionaire former Brexit Party candidate telling the homeless to sleep in wheely bins .
`` I 've got a radical idea myself .
How about the government provides rough sleepers with social housing instead ? ''
But tech tycoon Mr Dawe rejected claims it was demeaning to ask a homeless person , to literally live in a bin .
`` It is a Marmite design , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it 's genius , others are actually horrified .
`` It 's denigrating to be rough sleeping - end of story .
I think it is more comfortable and more secure sleeping in a sleep pod , rather than being huddled in a wet sleeping bag being kicked .
`` I 'm not solving homelessness or the rough sleeper problem , I 'm just mitigating it or giving them the opportunity to .
`` I try not to make any presumptions , and in my view no one should either . ''

Multimillionaire invents 'bin pods' for rough sleepers by joining wheelie bins together
Multimillionaire invents 'bin pods' for rough sleepers by joining wheelie bins together
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Former Brexit Party candidate Peter Dawe has come under fire after suggesting attaching bins together to give homeless people a place to sleep. The plan has been widely panned
Rough sleepers have lashed out at a multi-millionaire's wheelie bin sleep pod invention - branding it "a load of bull****" and saying they'd never sleep in one.
Tech entrepreneur and former Brexit Party candidate Peter Dawe has come under fire after claiming he'd invented a dry and safe space for homeless people to sleep - by attaching two bins together.
The 65-year-old thought his invention would go global and said it could help rough sleepers the world over.
But the creation has been panned, with homeless people among the critics.
Mr Dawe - who stood as the Brexit Party candidate in Cambridge during the general election- handed two of the "sleep pods" to rough sleepers outside one of the city's night shelters last week.
Image: Peter Dawe/Triangle News) Peter Dawe/Triangle News)
However one week on, they appear unused and have been piled up near a council recycling skip.
They are also being used to chuck rubbish in.
A group of rough sleepers, sitting nearby described the invention as a "load of bull****".
One - who did not wish to be named - added: "They're a joke. No one is sleeping in them at all.
"Most people didn't even realise they were for sleeping in and no one would want to sleep in it anyway."
Jimmy's Night Shelter - the homeless hostel - said it was not associated with the idea.
Mr Dawe claimed that when he had visited the rough sleepers in the university city they were "interested".
He had hoped his instruction video - where he shows viewers how to create the "sleep pod" by attaching the bins together - would inspire people around the world to build their own.
Image: Peter Dawe/Triangle News) Peter Dawe/Triangle News) Image: Peter Dawe/Triangle News) Peter Dawe/Triangle News)
He climbed into the wheelie bin invention to show how simple it is to use.
Mr Dawe claims it is a cheap answer to the homeless crisis gripping Britain, as it only costs £100.
He said: "I saw on the telly rough sleepers complaining they had been kicked and p***ed upon.
"Lying on the street in a sleeping bag, you are very vulnerable."
That was when the inventor decided to screw two bins together and climb in.
"I was actually quite delighted," he said.
Image: Peter Dawe/Triangle News) Peter Dawe/Triangle News)
"It was definitely comfier than sleeping on the ground in a tent. It was totally draught proof, in fact it's storm proof.
"It's really cosy, comfortable and dry."
The tycoon - who has also created a self-sufficient survival farm for the apocalypse - has attracted anger from politicians.
Labour MP Angela Rayner blasted: "Maybe he should fill the the bins to the top with his millions and wheel them round to the nearest homeless charity.
"Nobody should be sleeping in wheelie bins, let's build houses again, let's invest in homes instead of pushing daft gimmicks."
Fellow MP David Lammy commented: "Multi-millionaire former Brexit Party candidate telling the homeless to sleep in wheely bins.
"I've got a radical idea myself. How about the government provides rough sleepers with social housing instead?"
But tech tycoon Mr Dawe rejected claims it was demeaning to ask a homeless person, to literally live in a bin.
"It is a Marmite design," he explained. "Some people think it's genius, others are actually horrified.
"It's denigrating to be rough sleeping - end of story. I think it is more comfortable and more secure sleeping in a sleep pod, rather than being huddled in a wet sleeping bag being kicked.
"I'm not solving homelessness or the rough sleeper problem, I'm just mitigating it or giving them the opportunity to.
"I try not to make any presumptions, and in my view no one should either."


thedailymirror--2020-02-07--Phillip Schofield and wife Stephanie Lowe's last public appearance before he came out as gay

Phillip Schofield 's last public appearance with his wife Stephanie Lowe came days before he announced he 's gay in a bombshell statement .
The 57-year-old This Morning star bravely shared his news in a heartfelt Instagram statement , thanking Stephanie and their two adult daughters Molly and Ruby for their support .
The couple , who would be celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary in March , were last seen together on January 28 at the National Television Awards .
Showing no sign of the strain at home , Steph and Phil beamed as they posed for pictures on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor-length black gown with a scoop neckline , Stephanie oozed glamour as she placed a protective hand on Phil 's torso .
And Phillip leaned into his wife , cosying up next to her in his smart tuxedo .
Since his statement this morning , Phil has confirmed he 's not looking for a new relationship now he 's officially out .
He 's yet to address what will happen with his marriage , but hinted their romantic relationship has come to an end .
Emotional co-star Holly Willoughby asked if he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he replied : `` No , I do n't think so .
I 'm not going there .
I 'm doing each day at a time .
This has always been a slow process .
`` This was the big day and this is the day I knew everything was pointing towards .
`` And I could n't have done it if it had n't been for you [ Holly ] .
But no , there 's no one I 'm running off to . ''
Asked how Steph is coping with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yeah , it 's tough , but this is not something that 's happened quickly , I 've had to deal with this in my head for quite some time .
`` We 've been honest and open .
.. Steph… I ca n't write in any statement what I feel about that woman .
She 's amazing , she 's incredible .
There is no one in my life who would have supported me the way… as a wife , as the way she 's supported me .
She 's astonishing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcome with emotion .
Stephanie is yet to break her silence on the news .
It came after Phil released his statement on his Instagram Story .
`` 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 wo n't know what has been consuming me for the last few years , '' he wrote .
`` With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters , I have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 confusions .
Yet still I ca n't sleep and there have been some very dark moments . ''
He went on : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best , especially Holly , who has been so kind and wise - and who has hugged me as I sobbed on her shoulder .
`` At ITV , I could n'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 of a surprise and I understand , but only by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can I hope to find peace in my mind and a way forward .
`` Please be kind , especially to my family .
Phillip . ''

Philip Schofield says he's not "rushing out to anyone" after coming out on This Morning
Philip Schofield says he's not "rushing out to anyone" after coming out on This Morning
Phillip Schofield and his wife of nearly 27 years Stephanie Lowe were last seen together at the National Television Awards on January 28, 10 days before his bombshell statement about coming out as gay
Phillip Schofield and wife Stephanie Lowe's last public appearance before he came out as gay
Phillip Schofield's last public appearance with his wife Stephanie Lowe came days before he announced he's gay in a bombshell statement.
The 57-year-old This Morning star bravely shared his news in a heartfelt Instagram statement, thanking Stephanie and their two adult daughters Molly and Ruby for their support.
The couple, who would be celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary in March, were last seen together on January 28 at the National Television Awards.
Showing no sign of the strain at home, Steph and Phil beamed as they posed for pictures on the red carpet.
Dressed in a swishy floor-length black gown with a scoop neckline, Stephanie oozed glamour as she placed a protective hand on Phil's torso.
And Phillip leaned into his wife, cosying up next to her in his smart tuxedo.
Since his statement this morning, Phil has confirmed he's not looking for a new relationship now he's officially out.
He's yet to address what will happen with his marriage, but hinted their romantic relationship has come to an end.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
Emotional co-star Holly Willoughby asked if he was looking for a new partner, to which he replied: "No, I don't think so. I'm not going there. I'm doing each day at a time. This has always been a slow process.
"This was the big day and this is the day I knew everything was pointing towards.
"And I couldn't have done it if it hadn't been for you [Holly]. But no, there's no one I'm running off to."
Asked how Steph is coping with the situation, Phillip continued: "Yeah, it's tough, but this is not something that's happened quickly, I've had to deal with this in my head for quite some time.
"We've been honest and open. .. Steph… I can't write in any statement what I feel about that woman. She's amazing, she's incredible. There is no one in my life who would have supported me the way… as a wife, as the way she's supported me. She's astonishing, literally astonishing," he added, overcome with emotion.
Stephanie is yet to break her silence on the news.
It came after Phil released his statement on his Instagram Story.
"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," he wrote.
"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 confusions. Yet still I can't sleep and there have been some very dark moments."
He went on: "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 up.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
"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 of a surprise 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."