Kate Garraway Faces Awkward Phillip Schofield Question on BBC Comedy Series
Kate Garraway, the 58-year-old television presenter, found herself in an uncomfortable situation during a recent appearance on a new BBC comedy show. The program, hosted by characters from the sitcom Things You Should Have Done, featured an interview that took an awkward turn when the topic shifted to her former ITV colleague, Phillip Schofield.
Awkward Exchange on a Pedalo Set
In the show, Lucia Keskin and Jamie Bisping, portraying their characters Chi and Lucas, interviewed celebrities against a green screen depicting a park lake scene, all while seated in a pedalo. Their first guest was Kate Garraway, who was probed with a pointed question: ‘Have you ever shared a Lost Mary with Phillip Schofield?’ A Lost Mary refers to a small, often flavored vape device that Schofield has been publicly seen using in the past.
Garraway responded with an awkward smile and a simple, ‘No, I haven’t.’ This moment highlighted the lingering tension surrounding Schofield's controversial exit from ITV in 2023, after he admitted to an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a younger employee on This Morning.
Phillip Schofield's Vaping Incidents and Public Fallout
Following his departure from ITV, Phillip Schofield gave interviews to The Sun and the BBC, where his use of a Lost Mary vape became a focal point. During The Sun interview, he was photographed clutching the device and taking drags between answers, revealing calluses on his hands and admitting to vaping excessively. Amol Rajan, his BBC interviewer, noted that Schofield frequently reached for the vape before, after, and during breaks in recording.
Clips of Schofield vaping went viral online, spawning memes and drawing widespread attention. This context made the question to Garraway particularly loaded, as it tapped into the public fascination with Schofield's personal habits during a tumultuous period in his career.
Comedians' Revelations and Garraway's Reaction
After Garraway's denial, the comedians, staying in character, revealed that they had indeed shared a Lost Mary with Schofield. Jamie explained, ‘He left it down. We pick it up. We’re having a puff or two. He comes back and he’s like “That’s my Lost Mary”. Anyway, three drinks later and we’re all laughing about it.’ Lucia added, ‘And then he gets fired from This Morning.’
Garraway, appearing more relaxed by this point, shrugged and looked at the pair with her lips sealed, avoiding further comment on the sensitive topic. This exchange underscored the blend of humor and discomfort that characterized the interview.
Background on Phillip Schofield's ITV Exit
In 2023, Phillip Schofield stepped down from his role as co-host of This Morning, stating in a public announcement, ‘I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love. So I have agreed to step down with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future.’ This statement marked the end of his long tenure at ITV amid scandal and media scrutiny.
The new BBC series, What Have You Done? with Chi + Lucas, is available for streaming on BBC iPlayer, offering viewers a mix of celebrity interviews and comedic moments. For those with celebrity stories or tips, Metro.co.uk's entertainment team remains open to submissions via email or phone.
