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Simon Wadsworth, founder of Igniyte, a reputations management consultancy, told the BBC he saw the interview as a "positive step" which could "help sway public opinion in his favour", adding: "Phillip Schofield was right to come out with his side of the story, which must have been very difficult. The interview will help to balance the narrative."