FERN BRITTON has told how she feels for Phillip Schofield's family after he came out as gay and thinks it's good that he felt confident enough to share his sexuality.
The former This Morning host, 62, also revealed her decision to leave the show in 2009 wasn't down to her former co-star, 58, being paid more.
Speaking to The Sun's Executive Editor Dan Wottoon on his talkRADIO Drivetime show, she said: "We haven't seen each other for a very long time or spoken for a while.
I'm glad for him. It's none of my business. He's getting on really, so, good. It's terrible that people have to hide who they are." Fern, who has split from chef husband Phil Vickery, 59, added: "I feel for his wife.
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