Phillip Schofield was left horrified today - after everyone fell for Chris Moyles' April Fool prank about him.
The This Morning presenter is celebrating his birthday today - but Chris added a few extra years on - and lots of people believed him.
He urged his listeners to tweet with the hashtag #Happy60thPhillipSchofield - and within no time at all it was trending, with many believing it and sending the TV host - who is actually 57 - best wishes - reports the Manchester Evening News.
Chris said on his Radio X breakfast show: “It’s Phillip Schofield’s 60th birthday today. You will never believe how old he is.
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“He’s 60 today. Happy birthday Phillip Schofield. Isn’t that nice?”
When his co-presenters tried to argue that a quick google search says he is 57, Chris was having none of it saying: "He lies about his age.”
He then went on to post a message to Schofe, using the hashtag, and told his listeners to do the same.
It said: “Have a great day pal @Schofe #happy60thphillipschofield.”
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Chris then told his listeners: “Everybody send Phillip Schofield a tweet with the hashtag.
“I know he would appreciate it.
“Inside, Holly Willoughby will love this. She will never admit it because she’s too much of a lovely person. But I think inside that’s her sense of humor.”
Poor Schofe was not too impressed with the extra years he had been given overnight, and jokingly told Chris off for his joke.
He retweeted Chris’ post and said: “And YOU are an utter sh*t!! #not60forawhileyet.”
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Cheeky Chris replied: “Sorry sir. Have a lovely day.”
Phil received thousands of messages from fans wishing him a happy 60th birthday - with many being taken in by the prank.
One said: "#happy60thphillipschofield Happy 60th... You look great on it... Can't believe this means Gordon Gopher must now be in his 40s."
Speaking of his time working on BBC children's TV, a second said: @Schofe #happy60thphillipschofield omg how is Phil 60 when it only seems like yesterday he was in the broom cupboard with Gordon. Happy Birthday xxx."
A third said: "#happy60thphillipschofield can't believe it mate, broom cupboard day cream must be good!"
The Chris Moyles Breakfast Show airs weekdays from 6.30am.
