It is not strange how mired-in-controversy people take a backseat whenever they need not be out and about. This has been the case with Matthew McGreevy, who has kept a low profile since the revelation of his affair with TV personality Phillip Schofield came to public notice. Nothing has been heard from him and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Where is Matthew McGreevy Now?
Following the rumors of his alleged affair with Phillip Schofield, Matthew McGreevy has been away from the limelight, leading a very silent life. No information is available to the public, including social media, about where he could be. McGreevy could well be anywhere in the UK, having been born and raised there, or any other country for the matter, but this is not known.
Those who know McGreevy say he loves to travel, so he could well have traveled to escape the heat from Phillip’s revelation and statements. But again, this is not a known fact.
Before now, Matthew McGreevy was known for his role on ITV’s This Morning talk show. He also did other acting jobs, some of which included movies and shows like The Sparticle Mystery (2011), The Mill (2014), Murder in Provence (2022), and Next Level Chef UK (2023). His appearance in Next Level Chef UK is an undeniable testament to his talent and endurance, so much so that even in the wake of a career-shaking scandal, he is still firm enough to plow through the hubris.
Phillip Schofield, the other person involved in the said scandal, was not that lucky. News regarding their affair was a shock to his personal and professional life, something he may still be trying to come to grips with.
Dissecting Phillip Schofield’s Relationship with Matthew McGreevy
Asked if they were an item, Matthew and Phillip dismissed all allegations of them dating, claiming they were just work friends who enjoyed each other’s company. Matthew would post them on social media, follow him on trips across the country and abroad, and was always over him to the point the romance between them was unmistakable.
People started talking and pointing out that the two were a couple. Schofield tried to cool the rumors but was unsuccessful. It was said that he had groomed and abused Matthew into having a romantic relationship with him. Left with no other option but to try and salvage his reputation, he came clean and apologized – a confession that sent shockwaves across British media.
In his statement on the This Morning Show in 2020, Schofield said his affair was with a younger male colleague at work and that it was a one-off thing. He said he hadn’t done anything serious with this male colleague until he was 20 – thus denying the claim that he had groomed Matthew right from his teenage years.
He had said it was a consensual relationship, and that they had not hooked up more than ten times. When asked why he didn’t name this “young male colleague,” he said he protected his identity and that one should respect the privacy of the young man.
Matthew McGreevy and Philip Schofield’s relationship had crossed the line of normal work relations, but Schofield maintained it wasn’t illegal only inappropriate; he was much older than Matthew as there was a 34 year gap. This made everyone believe Schofield was the one to carry the blame.
Inadvertently, Philip Schofield’s career was killed; his management team of 35 years – YMU – dropped him on grounds of breach of integrity and honesty. He also resigned as a co-host of This Morning and lost his hosting job of the British Soap Awards. His ambassadorship at Prince’s Trust was also terminated.
Schofield’s wife of 27 years, Stephanie Lowe, also left him for having lied to her all these years. The only people who stood by him were his two daughters.
To curtail his deteriorating career, Phillip Schofield hired a crisis management and social media monitoring team to limit the extent of the damage his exposed secrets and lies had on his career. In all of this, Matthew has spoken much about the whole scandal, even going on to have a fruitful career as an actor, a sacrifice on Schofield’s part to secure the young man’s life, detaching him from whatever damages this might present.
Matthew McGreevy and Phillip Schofield: A Timeline of Events
- 2015-2019: McGreevy is said to have been employed as a runner at ITV’s This Morning.
- 2020: Phillip Schofield announced himself as gay publicly. Within weeks, rumors began circulating about his involvement with McGreevy.
- Post-2020: Neither McGreevy nor Schofield has spoken about the reported relationship, but the media speculates upon it.
Matthew McGreevy’s Gagging Order
There are conflicting reports on whether Matthew McGreevy was given a gagging order by the court to keep silent on his relationship with Schofield. Whatever the truth is, McGreevy has not spoken a word about the affair. The only time something was said from his camp was when his representative told Politicalite: “He (Matthew) has never wanted his relationship with Mr. Schofield to be made public. He has long idolized and cared for him.”
On whether rumors of McGreevy trying to sell the story to the tabloids were true, he said: “Rumors are quite contrary; he never threatened to ‘sell his story’ to the media or anyone.”
How Old is Matthew McGreevy?
While some believe Matthew McGreevy is older than widely reported, he is 28 years old as of 2024. His date of birth is listed as the 21st of March, 1996. He was born in Manchester, England, and has a twin sister – Lizzie.
McGreevy started out as a child actor, showing up in various movies and shows across the country, and that has helped him, even till now, sediment his talent as an actor. He had his formal education at Loreto Sixth Form College, where he studied for a Theatre Studies certificate, before meeting up with Phillip Schofield, who has undeniably helped him in his journey as an actor.
FAQs
Who is Matthew McGreevy?
Matthew McGreevy is the man who came to the notice of the wider public because of his alleged relationship with Phillip Schofield. He is a 28 year-old English actor and television personality.
Is Matthew McGreevy Missing?
Matthew McGreevy is not missing but you won’t see out and about like you would before because of the stories circulating about him. Despite now living a very private life, he continues to earn a living, with his most recent role being in Next Level Chef UK 2023.
Was Matthew McGreevy Silenced?
It is not quite obvious whether Matthew McGreevy has been silenced, but by many accounts it can be believed that he has, and not that he chose to remain silent.
