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Phillips: 'Ageism hasn't occurred to me'

Published Monday, Nov 30 2009, 12:43 GMT | By Daniel Kilkelly
Phillips: 'Ageism hasn't occurred to me'

Rex Features

Fiona Phillips has insisted that she does not worry about ageism in the TV industry.

The 48-year-old broadcaster stood down as an anchor on GMTV in December last year, but has continued to appear on screens after taking on new projects.

Speaking about ageism in an interview with The Guardian, she commented: "It's never occurred to me. I think the longer you're in the industry, the more respect you gain."

Phillips added that her weekly column in The Mirror has helped to boost her credibility.

She said: "Working for The Mirror has brought a certain amount of respect and standing. TV is still seen as frivolous."

Earlier this month, Phillips announced that she will continue working on TV because she wants to be "stretched" by new challenges.

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