London, UK — After years of headlines, high ratings, and headline-making exits, former This Morning host Phillip Schofield has finally spoken candidly about what his life looks like post-television—and it’s equal parts wholesome, hilarious, and perfectly on brand.

In a rare sit-down interview with The Telegraph Magazine, Schofield opened up about his journey toward healing and what retirement actually means to him. Now 63, the TV veteran says he’s traded the chaos of morning show studios for the quiet charm of rural life, with long dog walks, farmers’ market visits, and one very unexpected hobby that has fans laughing out loud.

“I always thought retirement would mean boredom,” Schofield said. “Turns out, it means baby yoga and rescuing runaway trolleys at Tesco—and honestly, I’m having the time of my life.”

🐶 Dog Dad Vibes and Countryside Comforts

Since stepping away from the spotlight, Schofield has relocated to the Cotswolds, where he lives with his two Labradoodles, Alfie and Honey, and a surprisingly competitive lawn-mowing schedule.

“Every guy on my street takes it very seriously. I’ve got turf envy,” he joked.

Neighbors report seeing him walking the dogs daily, always stopping to chat, and often returning from the village bakery with a warm sausage roll in one hand and a pup in the other.

“He’s just Phil now,” said one local. “You wouldn’t know he once interviewed the Prime Minister and danced with Kylie.”

🛒 The Tesco Trolley Incident

The moment that’s had fans in stitches came during a story he told about one of his new “retirement duties”: rounding up rogue shopping trolleys in the Tesco car park.

“It started with one,” he explained. “A trolley was drifting toward a BMW and I just went for it. Now the staff wave when they see me. I’m basically an unpaid parking lot vigilante.”

Social media exploded with reactions after excerpts from the interview were posted online.

“Phillip Schofield, protector of cars and collector of carts 😂”
“I’d pay to see this man in a hi-vis with a trolley train”
“From morning telly to trolley man—King behaviour!”

👶 The Baby Yoga Revelation

But the funniest twist? Schofield has taken up baby yoga classes with his goddaughter, whom he helps care for several days a week.

“I didn’t realize I’d be downward-dogging next to a gurgling infant, but here we are,” he said. “Honestly, it’s more relaxing than This Morning ever was.”

He added that he’s more flexible than he thought: “Turns out 30 years in live TV is great prep for balancing a baby on your knees while doing breathing exercises.”

🎤 A Reflective, Renewed Schofield

While the interview was peppered with comedy, Schofield also took time to reflect on the turbulence of the last two years, including his high-profile exit from ITV and the media scrutiny that followed.

“There were times I didn’t think I’d feel joy again,” he said. “But I’ve found peace in the small, absurd things—and it turns out, they’re enough.”

He confirmed he has no immediate plans to return to broadcasting, but hinted at “maybe writing something, maybe not.” For now, he’s embracing the quiet absurdity of retirement life—with a leash in one hand, a latte in the other, and one eye on the nearest rogue trolley.

Whether he’s rescuing shopping carts or mastering baby yoga, Phillip Schofield’s retirement isn’t just serene—it’s side-splittingly unexpected.