Fern Britton ends alleged feud with This Morning host Phillip Schofield in poignant video

Presenter Fern Britton has hit out at ITV shows This Morning and Loose Women for their “embarrassing” begging for votes for the National Television Awards. Fern, 64, was a regular face on This Morning between 1999 and 2009 and used to host with current presenter Philip Schofield. Chatting to Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast, Fern said: “The very important thing, as you know as well, to be a real presenter, in terms of that kind of show — Loose Women, This Morning, those kinds of shows — you are not the star.” The TV favourite went on: “The person, the story, is the star.

This Morning's Holly Willoughby has broken her silence on being compared to actress and lifestyle guru, Gwyneth Paltrow.Speaking at the launch of her lifestyle brand Wylde Moon's new perfume, earlier in the week, the mother-of-three, 41, revealed how it felt to be compared to the Hollywood A-lister and businesswoman who launched hugely successful lifestyle brand Goop, 14 years ago.The ITV presenter gushed over the ex-wife of Coldplay star Chris Martin, after hearing that she had been compared to the star.Holly told The Sun: "It feels pretty amazing."She has been hugely successful and, in a way, she did exactly what I was talking about tonight."Even though she was hugely successful in one area of her life, she had other dreams and she wanted to follow them," she added.The TV host revealed that she looked up to Gwyneth for starting her own company following a successful acting career.She confessed: "I hugely admire her for that.”Holly launched her company Wylde Moon back in September and it has since gone from strength to strength.The ITV star was joined by many of her celeb friends at the star studded event which was held at the London Coliseum.Amongst the stars in attendance was Holly's best pal and This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield.Stunning in a cream, two-piece suit, Holly and Phillip cuddled up on the red carpet to celebrate the launch of her debut perfume.The This Morning presenter paired her suit with black and white polka dot stilettos and wore her blonde tresses in pretty waves.Taking his mind off the feud with his ITV colleague Eamonn Holmes, Phil appeared to be all smiles as he supported his friend's business.Their appearance comes as it's reported that Holly has been "supporting Phillip" after he was

This Morning star shared her experiences of having IVF as well as falling pregnant at 43 in a chat with Kate Thornton.In the latest episode of White Wine Question Time, Fern chatted to her pal about having children.She opened up about her IVF experience when she was married to her first husband Clive Jones.The couple wed in 1988 and were together until 1998.During this time, the presenter gave birth to twin boys, Jack and Harry, as well as daughter Grace.Her twins were conceived through IVF as she shared how expensive and tough the process was to Kate.She said: “Anyone who has been through IVF knows about those drugs and the enormity of building your hopes and dashing them, it’s extreme.”When her boys were three-years-old, Fern discovered she was pregnant again with a “miracle” baby, Grace.Fern then added: “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.”Fern met Phil when they appeared on the BBC show Ready Steady Cook.They married in 2000 before their daughter Winnie was born in 2001.However, they both announced their marriage was ending in a statement on Twitter in January 2020.Fern wrote on her Twitter page at the time: “After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways.“We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.“We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time.“Thankyou for your continued

Ruth Langsford has apparently 'out earned' Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield despite not being seen on This Morning.

ITV's This Morning had threatened her with the sack if she didn't return to work shortly after giving birth. At the time, Fern was the Friday host of the ITV show alongside John Leslie, but following Judy Finnigan's and Richard Madeley's departure, she had been promoted to the main presenter role, shortly after negotiating her return to work.The 64-year-old spoke candidly on the White Wine Question Time podcast hosted by Kate Thornton today.Fern said that an unnamed male producer told her to return to her presenting role two weeks after giving birth "or there's no job for you".She said that as a mother-of-four the presenter told managers at ITV that at the age of 44 she couldn't just "turn up" so soon after having a baby.The small-screen star claimed that she was told by one male producer "my wife was driving after two weeks" and warned that if she didn't show up she would not have a job anymore.Fern's then-husband Phil Vickery, and father to their daughter Winnie, was also working at ITV as a chef.Speaking on the podcast, Fern said: "It was when Richard and Judy had left, I was pregnant, she [Winnie] was due in September and the show went off air as it used to for the summer and then my boss said 'well you've got to come back.'"I said 'well she's going to be born in September and you go on air in September.

Holly Willoughby has reacted to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, admitting she’s struggling to answer her young children’s questions. Taking to Instagram, the This Morning presenter, 41, who recently launched her brand Wylde Moon's first fragrance, posted a picture of troops in a tank after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine.

Ruth Langsford "wasn't happy" with her husband Eamonn Holmes after he reigned their feud with Philip Schofield.In a recent interview, Eamonn, 62, claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people."A source close to Eamonn and Ruth told OK! that after Eamonn made the Philip comment Ruth, 61, was not impressed.They revealed that Ruth hoped to put the behind-the-scenes drama from her time at ITV's This Morning "behind her".It comes as Ruth continues her career at ITV despite being axed from This Morning as she appears as a panelist on Loose Women.The source said: "There's no way back for Eamonn at ITV so he feels like he didn't have anything to lose by speaking out."They added: "But Ruth wasn't happy that he did. She just wants to put it behind her.

THIS Morning has another changing of the guard tomorrow as Dermot O'Leary takes a day off. Instead the Friday show will be fronted in an all-female and all-Big Brother line-up of Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson.

KATE Garraway has revealed she's worried she'll eventually run out of money to pay for husband Derek Draper's round-the-clock care. The 54-year-old made the confession during an appearance on This Morning to talk about her recent documentary, Caring for Derek.

Ruth Langsford "wasn't happy" with husband Eamonn Holmes for reigniting their feud with Phillip Schofield, a source has exclusively told OK!. In an interview published over the weekend, Eamonn, 62, claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" – and his comments have reportedly upset his own wife. Reports of behind-the-scenes disagreements on This Morning are nothing new but a source tells OK! that Ruth, 61, had been hoping to put them "behind her" and continue her career at ITV, where she still hosts Loose Women.The source says: "There's no way back for Eamonn at ITV so he feels like he didn’t have anything to lose by speaking out.

Holly Willoughby stepped out with her lookalike sister Kelly at a glamorous launch event for the This Morning star's lifestyle brand Wylde Moon on Wednesday - and they looked closer than ever!READ: Loved Holly Willoughby's white suit? Here's how to get the lookThe pair wowed guests, with Holly wearing a white trouser-suit and statement spotted heels while sister Kelly stunned in a beautiful blue floral dress. WATCH: Holly Willoughby shares sneak peek at her Wylde Moon x Kirstie Le Marque jewellery collaboration The chic event was hosted at the infamous London Coliseum in collaboration with the English National Opera (ENO) and celebrated the launch of a brand-new perfume for the brand.READ: Holly Willoughby takes her three children to first work event – 'it's a unique night'RELATED: Holly Willoughby stuns with ultra glamorous transformation on Dancing on IceAccording to the Wylde Moon website: "The ENO has been a passion of Holly's for over a decade and this dream partnership was dreamt up during a conversation with friends at a wedding." Kelly joined her sister Holly at the launchThe elegant event was soundtracked by critically acclaimed music legend Andy Bell who performed and created a piece for the event called The Wild, inspired by Puccini's La Boheme.A-list friends of the blonde beauty came out in support of her launch.

Holly Willoughby has been photographed looking overjoyed as she launched her brand Wylde Moon's first fragrance on Wednesday 23 February.The 41 year old, who was recently left in hysterics during a talk on a sloth's toilet habits on This Morning, was seen looking gorgeous in a cream trouser suit at the London Coliseum for the immersive night that was meant to ignite senses. Posing for snaps in front of a Wylde Moon and English National Theatre (ENO)-themed background surrounded by bouquets of flowers, Holly teamed her outfit with a pair of black and white polka dot heels and accessorised with a moon-shaped necklace and simple gold chain.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has opened up about caring for husband Derek Draper and her fears that she won’t be able to pay for his 24 hour care forever. During an appearance alongside ITV colleagues Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning, Kate, 54, spoke movingly about her recent documentary, Caring For Derek, and how their future looks.The mum of two, who has been providing Derek with round the clock care since he left hospital following his battle with Covid-19, admitted: “I don’t believe we can have 24 hour care forever, you know, there’s a point where money runs out.” Kate added: “It’s a big moment and I was thinking, “This isn’t sustainable.” And if there isn’t the structure there to help long-term, what are we actually going to do?” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter However, Kate said her first documentary Finding Derek led to a world-renowned US doctor contacting her and presenting the family with a brand new option, as viewers witnessed in follow-up doc Caring For Derek.

Outlander star Sam Heughan reckons his friendship with co-star Caitriona Balfe is "much like" This Morning's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Holly Willoughby was pictured in good spirits as she left a casual after-party at a pub, following the swanky launch of her first fragrance through her wellness platform on Wednesday night.After the Wylde Moon X ENO (English National Opera) immersive night at the London Coliseum, the presenter rocked up to The Marquis pub in London’s West End to keep the party going.Arriving with her sister Kelly, husband Dan Baldwin and around 40 others, Kelly was later seen enjoying drinks and a vape outside with friends during the festivities.Holly, who was immaculate in a cream double-breasted jacket and matching trousers, and Dan made an exit around midnight, looking merry after a successful evening as they hopped into their car.The presenter was still going strong in her black and white polka dot stiletto heels too.On the way out of the pub, the couple stopped to speak to two homeless people, with Holly seen giving one a hug while Dan, 47, gave a Big Issue seller £30.Earlier that evening, she had been surrounded by famous friends, including This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, Bond actor Colin Salmon and comedian Lee Mack at the official launch event for new scent (borrowed from) The Wild.She posed with long-time pal and colleague Phillip, who celebrated 40 years in TV earlier this week and looked dapper in a pale green blazer, dark blue top and trousers.Emily Atack got Holly’s suit memo, opting for a black one paired with a lilac blouse, as she posed with her mum actress Kate Robbins, who was all in black.Hollywood star Colin was suave in a forest green shirt, grey trousers and brown boots, which he wore with a black jacket and grey flat-cap.Lee Mack cut a louder figure in his jeans, tweed jacket and blue scarf as he supported

Former This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford’s salary has been unearthed, making her the top earner on daytime TV.The Loose Women host lost her spot on the ITV breakfast show with hubby Eamonn Holmes last year.The popular TV couple’s Friday slot was taken over by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, but none of the This Morning hosts get paid nearly as much as Ruth. New accounts show that Ruth’s eye-watering pay check almost outshines Holly and Phil put together! According to tax records for her personal limited company, Hey Ho Ltd, the veteran broadcaster earned £2,092,863 last year. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

This Morning host Holly Willoughby announced a big last-minute change to the ITV daytime TV schedules amid the news that Russia has invaded Ukraine. Thursday 24 February's episode of This Morning was running five minutes behind schedule, with an important news bulletin about the rising tension in Ukraine taking its place instead.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford took home more than her ITV colleagues Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield in 2021, even with her departure from This Morning, according to reports. Ruth hosted the show with her husband Eamonn Holmes on Fridays and during school holidays from 2006 until last December. However, Ruth 61, is apparently still making a lot of cash after exiting the popular ITV talk show. MailOnline reports that tax records from her personal company Hey Ho Ltd suggest Ruth earned £2,092,863 in 2021.The publication also claimed that Holly’s Roxy Media Ltd taxes suggest she made £1,373,695, while Phil's records indicate he earned £789,542.One source claimed that Ruth has “vast” earning power outside of This Morning, in an interview with The Sun. It comes amid a feud escalating between her husband Eamonn Holmes and Phillip, as the former hit out at the presenter and ITV in an interview.“Ruth has had the last laugh here,” they began.

This Morning fans were left annoyed as a loud whirring sound distracted them from the majority of Kate Garraway's interview during the latest episode.Thursday's show (February 24) saw the 54-year-old presenter join Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on the ITV sofa to discuss her recent documentary Caring For Derek.As Kate's interview got underway, a large interference sound played throughout, making it hard for viewers to hear her speak.The sound continued towards the final stages of Kate's interview, where it suddenly ceased without explanation.Posting to Twitter, This Morning viewers shared their joy that the sound had ceased and also their bafflement about its source.One viewer wrote: "Thank god that interference sound has stopped."Another commented: "At last that white noise ends...

This Morning was affected by a schedule shake-up during the latest show.Thursday's episode (February 24) didn't begin at 10am as scheduled.Instead, a five-minute long ITV news bulletin focusing on the Russian invasion of Ukraine was aired in its place.Returning to screens five minutes later, This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield explained the programme's delay.In a somber tone, the pair also revealed further schedule changes would take place throughout Thursday's show to accommodate for news updates on the escalating crisis.Holly said: "As you might have noticed, there's a slightly different schedule on ITV this morning. "We'll be bringing you the latest on the situation in Ukraine via our colleagues at ITV News both at 11am and also at midday."Holly and Phil later discussed the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis with guests panellists Vanessa Feltz and Henry Bonsu.Henry said: "We don't know where what started up in Eastern Europe is going to go - just how far - but we know one thing for sure."It's going to affect us here."Of Putin, Vanessa added: "Look at the threat he's issued."'If you interfere, the percussions will be more severe than any nation has ever seen in history.'"Your thoughts would turn to some kind of nuclear...

While things never seemed less than harmonious on air, the story behind the scenes at This Morning was reportedly a very different one when Fern Britton was co-presenter to Phillip Schofield.The presenters who fronted the show together between 2002 and 2009 are believed to have had a furious fallout behind the scenes that Phillip has since called 'heartbreaking'. While producers maintain that their presenters have always got along, the rift is believed to have prompted Fern's decision to leave her role at the ITV daytime show. After years of silence, the pair finally managed to appear to patch things up this week when Fern, 64, appeared in a film to celebrate 59-year-old Phillip's 40 years in TV milestone.