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Fern Britton, 65, is one of many who have weighed in on the controversy about wearing the OneLove armband at the World Cup in Qatar.The accessory is a gesture of solidarity within the LGBT community, in a country where homosexuality is punishable.Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited under the Penal Code 2004, which criminalises acts of 'sodomy' and 'sexual intercourse' between people of the same sex.For months, captains have said they would wear the band and were willing to pay a fine as a punishment if it came their way.However, in a turn of events, the likes of England, Wales, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands today announced they had decided to backdown as the move could result in them not being able to play.The current FIFA equipment rules state that: "At FIFA tournaments, match staff must wear official clothing and equipment provided by FIFA, including FIFA event badges specified and provided by FIFA."Taking to Twitter, Fern voiced her thoughts on the matter.The author shared an article which had the headline, 'England and Wales decide not to wear OneLove armband at World Cup after FIFA threat'.In view of her 126,000 followers, she wrote: "Fear where there should be none."Many of her fans also weighed in on the controversy on her post.Jess Rocks wrote: "No there shouldn’t be, but the reality is this is the Middle East we are talking about... What did they expect Fern?"Mr Neale commented: "We should have boycotted the whole thing!"Pedro added: "Shame."The FA statement on Monday morning read: "FIFA has been very clear that it will impose sporting sanctions if our captains wear the armbands on the field of play.

Blue_haze_ added: “Good luck finding it. I lost 1 of my hoop earring for 2 days, hubs found it in the side pocket of our van!”Anna94727162 suggested: “Try Padstow lost and found on Facebook.They seem to have some success finding things.”Fern's ex-husband recently made headlines after he was spotted sharing a kiss with his former wife's friend Lorraine Stanton, 58 - which he has since confirmed was platonic.The friends were pictured in London in September.The This Morning chef has since addressed the pictures and insisted the two are just friends.In a new interview, Phil, 61, also touched on Fern's response to the photos after she took to Twitter and shut down the claims.When quizzed by MailOnline, Phil said: "Could not possibly comment on that because she's just a friend."He added: "We're just mates having lunch for goodness sake."Asked if ex-wife Fern, 65, was satisfied with his explanation he added: "Yes, she put a tweet out.There you go, we're friends."Phil is referring to a tweet Fern posted in the wake of the pictures in which she labelled the reports as untrue.Fern's post comes after pictures emerged of her ex-husband Phil seemingly kissing her best friend.The snaps emerged, just two years after the former couple's divorce, with Fern's pal Lorraine even enjoying a girl's trip with the former This Morning presenter four months prior to her split with Phil.Phil and Fern announced their separation in January 2020 by posting the same statement on social media.The message read: "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.

TV chef Phil Vickery has broken his silence amid reports he’s dating ex-wife Fern Britton’s good friend. Fern, 65, and Phil, 61, went their separate ways two years ago after 20 years of marriage.They share daughter Winnie, 21, together, while Fern has three other children with her first husband, Clive Jones.

Miriam Margoyles swore live on air this morning just moments after revealing that she wished Jeremy Hunt good luck as Chancellor. The BAFTA-winning Harry Potter actress made the explicit remarks on Radio 4’s Today programme as she told listeners what she wished she had said to Hunt after meeting him in the BBC corridors following his own interview.

Today Programme presenters were forced to apologise after Miriam Margolyes, 81, swore loudly in a verbal attack on Jeremy Hunt, 55, live on air. Fern Britton, 65, took to Twitter to praise the Harry Potter actress after she left BBC Radio 4 listeners in stitches this morning.Addressing her 123,100 Twitter followers, Fern wrote: “God bless #MiriamMargolyes on @BBCr4today.“Her poetic and fulsome thoughts on #RobbieColtrane and slightly pithier ones on #JeremyHunt. “God bless freedom of speech,” the This Morning star added with a heart emoji. Miriam was being interviewed live on air when she told listeners she had just bumped into the former Health Secretary in the BBC corridors after his own interview. Jeremy Hunt is currently having a busy morning of interviews after being appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday, following the sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng.The BAFTA award-winning star told Radio 4 presenters: “When I saw him there I just said, ‘You've got a hell of a job, the best of luck’.”To the shock of listeners, however, Miriam then went on to swear loudly before being removed from the airwaves.“What I really wanted to say was, ‘F*** you!’ but you can’t say that,” she revealed. The award-winning actress’ unexpected comments prompted an apology from the presenters who quickly introduced the sports news and told her: “We’ll have to have you out of the studio now…”While her outburst appeared to have left the BBC presenters flustered, it also caused an eruption of laughter across social media, with some high-profile celebs joining in on the joke. TV presenter Anneka Rice penned: “A joy to start the day to Miriam Margolyes saying ‘F*** you’ on Radio 4.

Phil Vickery appears to have snuck into the National Television Awards last night, Thursday 13 October, just days after he was spotted kissing his ex wife's good friend. Phil, 61, split with ex wife and fellow TV star Fern Britton in 2020 and is since thought to have begun dating her friend Lorraine Stanton. The apparent new flames were spotted kissing while out in London together, where Lorraine, who is an extremely close friend of Fern, 65, carried a Fortnum & Masum bag as she leaned over a suitcase and an overnight bag for a kiss from Phil.

Fern Britton, 65, who was married to fellow This Morning star Phil Vickery for two decades, was spotted looking forlorn after seeing her ex-beau with none other than her former best friend, Lorraine Stanton.Some fans speculated that the widely-publicised kiss may have been painful for her, but now, in a new cryptic tweet, she has addressed her "survival".She wrote defiantly: "They didn’t break me or wash me away as I expected. I survived."Fern, who has joked in the past about her penchant for being a cat lady, added: "Today, Sitting with the cat in the oct sun, I am content."She added in warning: "It may not last long so I’ll drink it in while I can."Fern also shared that although her life hasn't been "pleasing, perfect or easy", she would change nothing about the events that brought her to where she is today.Fans had earlier seen Phil and Lorraine kissing as they wielded a suitcase alongside a Fortnum and Mason bag.They then headed inside a property in the upmarket district of London's Mayfair after sharing a very public display of affection.Fern has only commented by tweeting shortly after the images were published in The Sun last month: "Good morning all.

In the wake of her ex-husband being photographed kissing best pal Lorraine Stanton, Fern Britton has written a cryptic tweet that seemingly addresses the drama.The TV presenter was married to former This Morning colleague Phil Vickery for 20 years before separating in 2020. Earlier this month, 61 year old TV staple Phil was photographed with Fern's pal Lorraine, as he held suitcases and a Fortnum and Mason bag.The two then shared a very public kiss before heading into a Mayfair property near Berkeley Square. Now Lorraine has penned a riddle-like tweet that many fans think is a nod to the photographs.

Fern Britton has shared a cryptic message about survival just hours after appearing to take a swipe at her ex-husband Phil Vickery.MORE: Fern Britton breaks silence after ex-husband Phil Vickery is pictured kissing her best friendTaking to Twitter, the former This Morning host touched upon feeling "content" and having "survived" in the candid tweet.WATCH: Fern Britton recalls moment marriage to Phil Vickery broke down"My life has been pretty good," she wrote. "Not always perfect or pleasing or easy but I wouldn't change those things.

Fern Britton appeared to make a dig at her former husband Phil Vickery after he was spotted kissing her ex-best friend.

Fern Britton, 63, took to Twitter and lauded a Mary Berry recipe for Coq Au Vin as she shared a photo from the cooking book on Sunday. But when a social media user took aim at her former partner's television show appearance in Ready, Steady, Cook, the former This Morning presenter could not resist liking the post.Taking to the micro-blogging site on October 9, Fern penned: "Can’t beat @MaryBerrysFoods recipe for #CoqAuVin."Substituted onions for shallots and carrots for mushrooms.

Fern Britton found herself inadvertently back in the spotlight last month when her ex-husband Phil Vickery was photographed kissing one of her close friends.READ: Fern Britton 'misses friendship' with ex-husband Phil VickeryIn pictures released by the Sun, the 61-year-old celebrity chef was seen publicly kissing 58-year-old Lorraine Stanton during a date in London, and did little to hide their public display of affection. WATCH: Fern Britton Recalls Moment Marriage To Phil Vickery Broke DownHospitality worker Lorraine has been good friends with TV star Fern for many years.READ: Fern Britton makes 'difficult' revelation about dating after split from Phil VickeryMORE: Fern Britton makes rare comment about the breakdown of her first marriageFern and Phil, meanwhile, announced their split in January 2020 after 20 years of marriage.

Two years after their messy separation, Fern Britton's ex-husband Phil Vickery has been spotted kissing her best friend Lorraine Stanton.This Morning star Phil, 61, could be seen embracing Lorraine in the street in London as the pair locked lips.  Lorraine, who is an extremely close friend of Fern, 65, carried a Fortnum & Masum bag as she leaned over a suitcase and an overnight bag for a kiss from Phil.The pair looked undeniably smitten as they headed into a property in Mayfair, London. Discussing their budding romance, a source told The Sun: “They look like teenagers in love and that will be just so hurtful for Fern.

Fern Britton’s former husband Phil Vickery has been spotted kissing a close pal of the TV presenter during an outing in London. In pictures, the 61 year old chef was seen sharing a kiss with Fern’s friend Lorraine Stanton, two years after he and Fern, 65, called time on their decades-long relationship.

The friend of Fern Britton seen exchanging a kiss with the presenter's ex-husband Phil Vickery has spoken out since the shocking pictures emerged.

Fern Britton's friend Lorraine Stanton has spoken out after pictures of her kissing Fern's ex-husband Phil Vickery emerged. Phil and Fern were married for 20 years, but called time on their marriage in 2020. Since then Lorraine has been spotted kissing Phil while out in London – but has now explained that her own marriage is over.

Fern Britton’s ex husband Phil Vickery has been seen kissing one of her close friends, two years after the couple called time on their marriage. The former couple ended their marriage in 2020 after 20 years together, though have spoken of the “great friendship” that they continue to share away from their past romance.

Fern Britton's friend Lorraine Stanton, 58, emerged online.

Fern Britton has broken her silence after photographs emerged of her ex-husband Phil Vickery kissing her best friend, Lorraine Stanton. The former This Morning host, 65, took to Twitter to deny that Phil, 61, and Lorraine were doing anything untoward in the images. She tweeted: "Good morning all.

Fern Britton has addressed claims that her ex-husband and TV chef Phil Vickery is dating her best pal Lorraine Stanton after they were snapped smooching on a London street.

Fern Britton has broken her silence after Phil Vickery confirmed he is dating her friend, Lorraine Stanton.MORE: Fern Britton's ex-husband Phil Vickery finds love with her best friend two years after splitIn pictures, released by the Sun, the 61-year-old celebrity chef was seen publicly kissing 58-year-old Lorraine during a date in London, and did little to hide their public display of affection.WATCH: Fern Britton recalls moment marriage to Phil Vickery broke downThe publication claimed that Fern, 65, felt "betrayed" - something which the former TV presenter has strenuously denied. On Friday, she tweeted: "Good morning all.