Fern Britton dropped candid sex confession before surprise split from Phil Vickery

Sofia Behzadi To coincide with International Friendship Day, Warner Bros. Discovery has launched “Friends Fan Week 2022,” a celebration of the beloved NBC sitcom that includes pop-up events in three cities, Instagram giveaways and new merchandise.The week of stunts begins today and runs through July 30, which marks International Friendship Day.

The head-to-head TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss is underway - and viewers are saying the same thing about the BBC show's opening. The debate between the two politicians - one of whom will be the next Tory leader and Prime Minister - began with the camera zooming in to them closely.

Frenkie de Jong has told Barcelona he is 'open' to taking a pay cut to remain at the club amid Manchester United's interest, according to reports.

Coronation Street fans were quick to compliment actress Tanisha Gorey as she stepped out for a birthday meal.

The Television Academy has announced the awards categories that will be presented during the 74th Emmy Awards, which will be broadcast live on NBC from the Microsoft Theater on Monday, Sept. 12, and the 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies, which will take place in the same location Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4. An edited presentation will air Sept. 10, on FXX.

READ MORE: Horror Concorde crash that killed 113 was sparked by little metal strip left on runway Tim died on June 28, 2019, after the illness likely caused his heart to shut down, News au reports. A coroner's report learned Tim had struggled to make it through a walking tour of Vienna the afternoon before his tragic death.He was pale, had bags under his eyes, and had to carry a sick bag with him as he went because of the regularity of his vomiting.The report found that Tim's teachers were acting upon the medical advice they had received and could not have prevented his death, despite the devastating outcome of their actions.Tim's mum Barbara Fehring told News Corp: "He was very, very sick, but he wanted to soldier on."He had a lot of respect, the way that we taught him about respecting adults.

Love Island's Adam and Paige appear to have opened their "salon" under the sheets. On Monday's show (July 25), the pair were spotted getting hot and heavy under the duvet as other couples went to sleep.In the morning, the Islanders de-briefed and Tasha asked the group: "Did anyone's salon open last night?"READ MORE: Love Island star shares which words Islanders are banned from using in villaTo which Andrew added: "Maybe those two," while pointing at the pair.He added: "You did something naughty, didn't you?"Paige then looked embarrassed and palmed off the question.However, fans didn't let her get away with it so easily and stormed to social media to comment on the affair.Fans stormed to social media, with one writing: "Adam and Paige are forever up to no good in them sheets #LoveIsland"A second added: "I hope Paige and Adam last abit because the way they are fukin every night #LoveIsland"While a third penned: "all of Adam and Paige’s clips are off them getting off.

Festival with revellers flocking down to Hillsborough Park to enjoy three days of live music and entertainment.Despite a few spells of rain, music lovers and those wanting a good time certainly didn't let the weather get them down as the South Yorkshire city was packed with bucket hats, raincoats and ponchos.While doors opened at midday on Friday, July 22, acts such as Shed Seven, Harri Larkin and Jade Bird took to the Sarah Nulty main stage to get fans warmed up.READ MORE: 'K-Pop festival took brightest stars to London and the crowd was near deafening'But it was headline act Sam Fender who quickly whipped the packed crowd of 35,000 into a frenzy."Yes, Sheffield! How ya doin', alreet?" he asked as he walked onto the stage before belting out his hit Will We Talk? as revellers instantly started singing along.Famed for his rock anthems such as Howdon Aldi Death Queue and Seventeen Going Under, Sam quickly invited fans to start a mosh pit.But the Geordie star quickly halted his set after noticing fans were getting too crowded at the front before asking everybody to take a step back to ensure everybody was safe – with the audience offering a loud applause.Despite being on the music scene since 2013 and performing at festivals such as Glastonbury, it was Tramlines who offered Fender his first headline set of his career at this year's event.He certainly cemented his status as headline act worthy with pyrotechnics and fireworks illuminating the Sheffield skyline.Local businesses appeared to enjoy the thousands of punters descending on Owlerton as fans flocked into nearby bars and eateries before and after the event.While they may have faced uncertainty when former frontman Tom Meighan was axed, Kasabian proved they're a force to

Former Love Islander Jacques O'Neill has been praised after reminding people to 'be kind' as the contestants enter their final week of the show. The 23-year-old took to Instagram on Monday (July 25) to share the message, alongside a photo of himself smiling while sitting on what appears to be a picnic bench.

Love Island' s Priya Gopaldas has opened up about the secret 'Voice of God' in the villa.The reality TV beauty went on the 2021 series of the show and has gone back to her medicine studies post-show, which she passed with flying colours.During an exclusive chat, Priya opened up about the secret 'Voice of God' from the ITV villa which tells Islanders what to do.READ MORE: Love Island star shares which words Islanders are banned from using in villa Priya said: "I was actually really scared of the Voice of God I remember early on, I was the last girl and I didn't know the rules or anything and I remember really wanting a shower and it was so hot."I was really sweaty in the middle of the day and I went into the villa as it was open so I went had a quick shower and the next thing I know the Voice of God shouted 'Priya, you shouldn't be in the shower at the moment, you should be in the garden' so yeah, I got in trouble by it."She continued: "But it was so hard to fit in a shower but I thought the showers are going to be on still so I thought I might as well."It was really hard and I remember going in and I had my suitcase but all the wardrobes were filled and it was like I was an outsider."All the people were really welcoming but they knew the ins and outs and how to do things like if you wanted some makeup or fake eyelashes then you could request that and I was in there and didn't know how to do any of this.Talking about her castmates, she added: "It was difficult because although they were really friendly they obviously had their own friendship groups and were a lot closer." So, it was hard to come in at the very end and try to make friends with them but they were all very welcoming and it was a good experience."Priya has

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new twist on the ITV soap after Suzy Merton returned to the village and was forgiven by Vanessa Woodfield. Only recently, Suzy's secret link to late character Holly Barton was exposed on the hit ITV soap Soap fans will recall that Holly tragically died from a drug overdose in 2016 where she was found dead in bed by her mother Moira Dingle in hard-hitting scenes.

Mira Sorvino is mourning the loss of her beloved father, Paul Sorvino. The actor, who famously played Paulie Cicero in "Goodfellas," passed away Monday morning of natural causes at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.The 83-year-old had dealt with health issues over the past few years. "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed," the actress tweeted.

Nick Cannon's eighth child has arrived. The 41-year-old TV personality has welcomed his first child with 31-year-old model Bre Tiesi. On Monday, the proud mom shared photos of Cannon by her side as she had an «all natural, unmedicated home birth.»«I did it.

"He really disliked me and I had a rather rough time on that programme."It does toughen you up, but it’s amazing what you pull yourself through."Fern and her ex Phil Vickery announced their decision to separate in January 2020.She still misses "talking through" her problems with her ex-husband, so instead, she shares her woes with her beloved cats."I miss the opportunity of talking through a problem with another adult, to get their take on it. "So I talk to the cats, who usually have the answer," the star confessed.

Twitter to share her daily shenanigans with her fans, with the former This Morning presenter sharing an update on her recent health woes.The TV personality revealed she had been "lapping up" sympathy after testing positive for Covid, as she now has "full body-aches".Fern took to Twitter at the weekend to reveal she had tested positive for Covid-19, after testing negative the day before.The former This Morning presenter took to Twitter today to update her fans on her symptoms.She wrote in view of her 115,100 followers: "Good afternoon covid chums."How are you? Today my body aches from the waist down and shoulders up. You?"Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their Covid stories and wish the presenter well.K8_fletch said: "My symptoms started 24hrs ago.Sore throat, awful headache and body aches."No positive result yet.

Fern Britton has revealed Frank Bough once boasted to her about the size of his manhood and said: “I wonder how long it’ll be before I’m having an affair with you”.The ‘astounded’ television presenter had just joined the BBC’s Breakfast Time team in the early 1980s when co-presenter Bough made the comment.Veteran Frank also told her, ‘I have a very big c*ck’ - which 64-year-old Britton admitted was ‘apparently accurate’ according to what she had heard.She added the comments, though unpleasant, did toughen her up.Speaking on the Postcards From Midlife podcast, mother of four Fern said: “All those men I worked with, some are better than others.“Eamonn Holmes is a dream - Frank Bough was difficult. Shall I tell you a rude story?“When I joined breakfast time in 1982 or 83, I was either the newsreader or presenter with Frank.“I was the stand in, so whenever anyone was off I would stand in.“So I would present the programme with Frank, and he didn’t like me at all, really.

This Morning host previously tested negative for Covid-19 before re-testing today and being confirmed positive.On Twitter, she shared a photo of her positive coronavirus test and typed: “You are all so lovely! Lapping up the sympathy and sending love to everyone who is suffering. “Back to bed xxxxxxxx,” she added.The star had received many messages of support after saying yesterday she was “sore” and “achy” from a mysterious illness.@ShelleyBathy replied: “Hope you feel better soon. Me and my fella have got it too.”@The_Environmunt commented: “Feel for you.

Sir Tom Jones during his show last night while enjoying the concert from the crowd with pals.The former This Morning star shared the cheeky admission after attending the concert in Port Eliot Estate, Cornwall.She took to Twitter to upload a picture she took of Sir Tom during his performance as she stood in the crowd just a few feet away from him.Fern captioned the shot: “The incredible Sir Tom Jones performing at the Port Eliot Estate in cornwall last night.“He was amazing! and yes of course we threw knickers!” (sic)Fans of the TV star appeared amused by the cheeky tweet as they joined in on the joke.Bazasbooks tweeted: “Pair of knickers caught in the wind and nearly knocked him off his feet. ’They’re bigger than they used to be!’”RumBaba10 said: “I’d love to have been there.

Walking The Dog, when she was overcome by her emotions, prompting the host to exclaim: "I've made Fern Britton cry!" Host Emily had been praising her resilience in times of trouble and lack of fear in moments of vulnerability - and finally described her as a "lovely woman", which prompted the waterworks from Fern.The pair had been discussing resilience in cases such as relationship breakups, causing the twice married star to confide in her about how she really felt."I think I am [resilient, but] that doesn't mean to say that I haven't had issues of confidence or anxiety," she exclaimed."In life you can't be happy every minute, every hour, every day - you can't - and life is a big endurance challenge!"Referring to her brood of four, she passionately exclaimed: "If I didn't have the children, I don't know what I'd have done.

Fern explained: "No! Had a few problems but the twins are IVF and that's wonderful and they are nearly 29 and doing their thing."They're great boys. Actually, I'm very proud of them."My girls are ones who just turned 25 and the little one is 21 in August and they are having a wonderful time."The little one lives with me."Fern was married to her first husband Clive Jones from 1988 until 1998, during which she had two boys, Jack and Harry, conceived through IVF.The couple also had a daughter, Grace.She began dating TV chef Phil Vickery in 2000 and the pair wanted a child, and their daughter Winnie arrived in 2001.Earlier this year Fern discussed her problems with IVF to fellow presenter Kate Thornton on her podcast White Wine Question Time.She exclaimed: "Anyone who has been through IVF knows about those drugs and the enormity of building your hopes and dashing them, it’s extreme."Grace was my miracle baby, but then unfortunately my marriage broke up when she was five months [old]."So that was a tricky one so I had a year of really digging deep, but then a year later I met Phil."We were married after a year so that was two years since Gracie was born."And then the last chance saloon, I always say it’s late night shopping just before the doors close, Winnie arrived."So that was exciting and then we had Winnie."Unfortunately, Fern announced her split from Phil in January 2020 in a joint statement.It read: "After more than 20 happy years together, [we] have decided to go our separate ways.

The Apprentice star Karren Brady, 53, didn’t hold back while criticising Fern Britton’s ex-husband Clive Jones, to whom she was married from 1988 to 2000, before tying the knot with her now-ex-husband and This Morning co-star, Phil Vickery, 61. Karren was left seething after Fern revealed the reason behind her split from Clive - that she secretly took and passed a Mensa test, which gave her membership to the High IQ Society.An “immense rift” then occurred between the former couple when Clive didn’t pass the test with flying colours like Fern had done.According to Fern, the rift went on to spell the beginning of the end for their 12-year marriage.While discussing Fern’s comments about the demise of her marriage to the father of three of her four children, Karren wrote in her latest column: “So interesting to hear Fern Britton’s revelation that it was her success on the Mensa test that prompted her divorce from her ex-husband Clive Jones.”The businesswoman fumed: “How sad is that?” Elaborating on her opinion on the matter, Karren declared to The Sun: “If you are happy in a relationship, there is no need to out-do each other.”It comes after Fern explained why she took the Mensa test without her husband’s knowledge.Talking on the Walking The Dog with Emily Dean podcast, the author divulged: "He had this degree and I don’t [so] I secretly went off and did the Mensa."I lied, I said I was going somewhere else, and it took a day to do this test.