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Chris Tarrant Takes Aim at Schofield and Edmonds in Retirement

He has branded Phillip Schofield 'the most overexposed man ever' after stepping away from television.

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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.