Phillip Schofield dropped as Prince's Trust ambassador

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The Prince's Trust dropped Phillip Schofield as ambassador after he admitted having an affair with a young male colleague and lying to cover it up.

The charity, founded by the king, said it was "no longer appropriate" for it to work with the presenter.

Schofield, 61, released a relationship statement last Friday and announced he was leaving ITV.

It came a week after he quit his role on ITV's This Morning after reporting a split with co-star Holly Willoughby.

A Prince's Trust spokesperson said: "In light of Phillip's recent confession, we have agreed with him that he is no longer appropriate to work together."

The Prince's Trust has a number of celebrity ambassadors who support the charity by raising funds or promoting its work.

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