Phillip Schofield has been left emotional after being honoured with a British LGBT award.
Phillip Schofield
The 'This Morning' presenter came out as gay in 2020 and was honoured with the special recognition award at the event, which left him full of pride.
Sharing a video message as he collected his award, Phillip said: "Wow, this is a biggie. What a proud moment for me.
"I can’t tell you – I wish I was there to pick it up personally, I just threw a whole load of track and trace and masks into a bag and went to find some sun and then this happens. I wish I was there with you. I will be next year, I promise."
The 59-year-old star credited his loved ones for helping him come out and supporting him after the revelation.
He said: "I’ve never won any award individually. Every award you win, there’s a team that’s there propping you up and definitely that’s the case with this one. I had the most extraordinary people who helped me pack the parachute before I made the jump.
"Friends and family, loved ones, and then there were an amazing amount of rainbow arms outstretched to catch me when I reached the bottom of my jump. I love that, that’s something I didn’t quite know what to expect. But what a lovely family I’ve thrown myself into."
Phillip continued: "Thank you. Thank you very much indeed. Life is still a work in progress but aren’t we all? It’s been joyous to meet the people that I have, to have heard the lovely things they’ve said to me, and to share a moment like this with you.
"As I said, I wish I was there. I’m sorry I’m not but I am enormously proud. Thank you."
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