Phillip Schofield's catastrophic fall from grace - Trials By Social Media
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After a series of public scandals, former national treasure Phillip Schofield destroyed his career and reputation after an affair with a younger male colleague. Mollie Westbrook documents and demonstrates how rapidly social media can spread a story. We also see the impact on Schofield himself, as well as the young man he denies grooming. YouTuber Mollie Westbrook unpacks some of the most shocking online cases and scandals. Exploring timelines, evidence, and public comments, we see how social media was fundamental to each story. Cases include Caroline Flack, Nicola Bulley, Phillip Schofield, Vardy vs Rooney and Sarah Everard.