Chris Tarrant Labels Phillip Schofield Most Overexposed TV Host

Chris Tarrant, former host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, harshly criticized Phillip Schofield, calling him the "most overexposed man" on television and dismissing his shows like Dancing on Ice and The Cube as "mainly c***." Tarrant contrasted Schofield unfavorably with Terry Wogan, praising Wogan's wit and likability while questioning Schofield's appeal as a "safe pair of hands" who never generated excitement or urgency for viewers. He also condemned Schofield's lack of genuine apology following his 2023 scandal involving an affair with a younger male colleague, calling Schofield's attempts to rehabilitate his image, such as the Cast Away series, insincere. Tarrant expressed broader disdain for television personalities who maintain a charming public image but behave poorly behind the scenes, calling this a "nasty little trick". He noted that radio professionals tend to be "much nicer" than television stars and lamented the excessive advertising breaks on ITV, preferring to watch streaming services instead. These critical remarks came amid promotion of Tarrant's new book about bears, showcasing a different side of the former presenter.