has officially become the latest TV presenter to bounce back from controversy, as he is set to return to broadcasting next week. The former host will take part in
Earlier this week, ex- star Phillip, 62, revealed he’d be taking part in Cast Away where he will survive for ten days on a remote island off the coast of Madagascar.
He is due to publicly convey his thoughts and feelings after leaving in May 2023, with the bombshell Channel 5 commencing airing on September 30. Phillip and Joanna Lumley, who have starred in the first series of Cast Away and ’s Girl Friday, respectively.
Last spring, Phillip admitted to having an with a younger male colleague behind the scenes of This Morning. After ending the extramarital affair, he apologised to his wife Stephanie Lowe and their two daughters.
But he isn’t the only celebrity to make a sensational TV comeback after controversy. is looking back at how the likes of , Jeremy Kyle and Martine Croxwell all regained their footing in the entertainment industry.
Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan bounced back after sensationally quitting Good Morning Britain. (Image: GETTY)
Between 2015 and 2021 served as ’s co-anchor on .
His six-year tenure came to an abrupt end in March 2021 when he criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with live on air.
After alleging he “didn’t believe” various claims , 43, made during the Oprah chat, Piers, 59, found himself embroiled in a heated exchange with ITV host .
“She’s entitled to cut you off if she wants to,” the 43-year-old claimed. “Has she said anything about you after she cut you off? I don’t think she has, But yet you continue to trash her.”
Following the remarks, Piers walked off the GMB set and resigned from the programme later that day.
ITV News later reported that the mother-of-two had directly complained about the presenter’s comments to ITV’s CEO Dame Carolyn McCall.
Ofcom also launched an investigation into Piers’ remarks after initially receiving 41,015 complaints but later cleared ITV of any wrongdoing.
Following the journalists’ exit from GMB, he made his return to TV with Uncensored, broadcasting on TalkTV (now known as Talk) between April 2022 and early 2024.
In February of this year, Uncensored has been publishing pre-recorded episodes on YouTube.
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Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross has gone on to have a career with ITV after quitting the BBC (Image: GETTY)
Jonathan Ross clocked up 13 years worth of service at the between 1997 and 2010 – fronting shows such as The Greats, Comic Relief and Japanorama.
But in 2008 the 63-year-old was suspended with no pay after appearing on a pre-recorded broadcast of
On an episode of the now-defunct show, Jonathan and the show’s host left lewd answerphone messages on Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sach’s phone.
After comments regarding Andrew’s granddaughter Georgina Baillie were aired, suspended Jonathan without pay while Russell, 49, resigned from the corporation.
Just over a year after releasing a statement apologising for his actions, the father-of-three left the broadcaster for good.
After his Friday Night with Jonathan Ross chat show came to an end in July 2010 he made his television comeback in September 2011 with ITV’s The Jonathan Ross Show.
Over the last few years, the star has appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown as a team captain, a judge on Britain Get Singing and the host for the 2024 Oscars Live on ITV.
Jeremy Kyle
Jeremy Kyle previously helmed his own chat show for almost 14 years prior to its axing. (Image: TALK)
After almost 14 years on air, was abruptly cancelled by ITV after Steve Dymond was found dead a week after failing a lie detector test.
In an inquest into the 63-year-old’s death, it was heard that Steve was “broken” and “distraught” after filming scenes for the daytime television show.
Five years on from the show’s axing, the hearing concluded that there was between Steve’s death and his appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show.
Following the axing of the long-running series, Jeremy, 59, has found success as a stand-in presenter on Uncensored as well as co-anchoring on Talk Today with Nicola Thorp.
Between 2022 and 2023, he also presented Jeremy Kyle Live.
Martine Croxall
Martine Croxall was temporarily suspended from the BBC after an on-air outburst. (Image: BBC)
News veteran Martine Croxall was initially taken off air for 11 days in 2022 after making comments soon after former Prime Minister ’s resignation.
“Well this is all very exciting, isn’t it? Welcome to our lookahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. Am I allowed to be this gleeful? Well I am,” she said at the time.
As per the , the 55-year-old’s remarks and reactions during The Papers “caused a significant risk the audience could believe opinions were being expressed on the Conservative leadership contest.”
In February 2023, it was confirmed Martine would be one of the many employees losing her role at the corporation due to the News and World News channels.
After being axed, she was one of four senior female journalists , writes .
They alleged they had been snubbed for chief presenter roles during the “rigged” recruitment process during the merger.
In May, since losing her presenting role.
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson has gone on to have a successful career after leaving Top Gear. (Image: GETTY)
In March 2015, was suspended from the after an alleged “unprovoked physical attack” on a producer.
Five days after his initial suspension, ’s director general at the time Tony Hall confirmed the 64-year-old’s contract would not be renewed, claiming he could not “condone what [had] happened”.
In the wake of Jeremy’s exit, his Top Gear co-hosts and also quit the long-running motoring show.
All three signed on to present The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime for six seasons.
Meanwhile, Jeremy has gone on to present nine series’ of as well as front three seasons of .