PHILLIP Schofield’s toyboy lover is now working in a pub after his promising TV career suffered a “big downfall” when the affair ended.

The ex-This Morning runner was reportedly “determined” to be famous after landing the role at ITV thanks to Schofield.

But pals claim his career was left in ruins when the tryst ended in 2020 after he was first shunted to Loose Women before ultimately leaving ITV.

One insider told The Telegraph: “He should have a good career in television now, but because of this he’s not.

“For someone who was determined to be famous, it’s quite striking.

“He said he had found work at a remote pub miles away and he hoped his family and friends would visit.”

The runner first met Schofield, who was married at the time, when he was 15 before taking a job at This Morning three years later.

Other employees are said to have been furious at his preferential treatment, which included shirking making the teas to hang out with celebs and Schofield instead.

There was also reportedly “fury” at the inexperienced staffer joining the presenters on stage at the National Television Awards in 2018 to collect an award.

It has been claimed he was moved to another show and given a “financial settlement” after the affair ended.

Under-pressure ITV has so far refused to comment or deny the allegation.

It comes amid mounting pressure on the broadcaster, who announced last night they would be launching an external review.

Chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said a barrister had been instructed to review the facts.

ITV has already faced criticism over a previous probe into the affair in 2020 where bosses said they found no evidence “beyond hearsay and rumour”.

The corporation also accused Schofield of “repeatedly” lying to them.

The new review could see Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary and Holly Willoughby quizzed, The Sun revealed.

Other stars who have worked on the ITV show — including Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford and Dr Ranj Singh — will also be called to give statements.

Schofield sensationally left This Morning last week after revealing he had an affair with the much-younger male employee.

The star, who was married at the time, branded the relationship “unwise but not illegal”.

His admission catapulted the show into chaos – with Holly Willoughby’s future now in doubt.

Schofields’ 40-year career has since been left in tatters – with the Prince’s Trust axing him from his role as an ambassador.

He was also scrubbed from This Morning’s social media and website as the fallout from his affair continues.