Overview

• Tarrant accused Phillip Schofield of being “the most overexposed man ever,” dismissing his post-ITV shows as uninspired.
• He reignited a rivalry with Noel Edmonds by calling him “daft” and insisting Tiswas had no contest with Swap Shop.
• The veteran presenter criticized ITV’s lengthy ad breaks, saying he now prefers Netflix and Amazon Prime.
• Fully retired in 2024, he says he doesn’t miss television, no longer needs the money and spends his days travelling with his partner and grandchildren.
• His book For the Love of Bears, due July 11, reflects his passion for wildlife and life beyond the studio.