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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 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

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.

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.

Fern Britton appears to have put an end to her feud with Phillip Schofield to congratulate him on his 40 years on television.MORE: Fern Britton clarifies BAFTA snub following spat with Phillip SchofieldAppearing on Lorraine earlier this week, the 64-year-old - who co-hosted This Morning with Phillip from 2002 to 2009 - took the time to send him a heartwarming message.WATCH: Fern Britton gets honest about single life"Forty years is an incredible milestone and it's time for you to stop and look back and see all that you have achieved and be proud of it," she said. "So I'm wishing you a very happy future.

This Morning in 2009 after a reported feud with co-star Phillip Schofield, 59. Fern seems to have made up with Phil, however, as she appeared on This Morning to take part in congratulating him on 40 years in the TV business.Fern appeared on Lorraine in a pre-recorded clip to congratulate Phillip on his "incredible milestone".She said: "Fourty years is an incredible milestone and it's time for you to stop and look back and see all that you have achieved and be proud of it."So I'm wishing you a very happy future.

Twitter to share her concerns about her brother who works for the RNLI. Posting on social media, the Coronation Street star said she was “hoping and praying” for him and his colleagues.Sue, who is well-known as Eileen Grimshaw in Corrie, posted to her 73,500 followers last night.She penned: “Hoping and Praying all @RNLI Crews are not called out over the next few days.”The star then went on to share how her own brother works for the essential service in another post.This was in reply to presenter Fern Britton who shared her own fears for the RNLI.Fern wrote: “Erm just a thought, if anybody is considering doing anything silly in or near the sea tonight/tomorrow, please don’t.“Lifeboat crew have families and children who need them.

This Morning presenter Fern Britton has urged anyone considering taking a risk to stay well away from the water.The 64-year-old bestselling author has been frantically worrying about the impacts of the amber weather warning issued tonight."Lifeboat crew are nearly all volunteers," the Watercolour Challenge host warned her 104,400 followers."A lot get seasick. In big sea at night it is very hard to see anything let alone a person in the water."Explaining that the plea was personal for her, she added: "My plumber Tom and carpenter Gary are crew for Padstow and I need them!"Please please stay safe xxxx."Barely more than an hour earlier, the Loose Women star, who split from her ex-husband Phil Vickery in 2020, had issued another plea stating: "Erm just a thought, if anybody is considering doing anything silly in or near the sea tonight/tomorrow, please don’t."Lifeboat crew have families and children who need them.

ITV.The Loose Women and ITV News star shared a message on social media as the star enjoyed his final day.Charlene was among those responding as Tim announced his exit from morning television.He shared how this morning was his “last time” walking into the Television Centre.He posted in view of his 600 followers on Twitter: “So here I am walking into TVC for the last time.“After 30 years at @ITV and 26 years in itv daytime I’m finally flying the nest. (sic)“Working on @thismorning for the final time.“Today is going to be a strange and emotional day.“It may get messy!! Thanks for the good times folks.”Reacting to his post, Charlene shared her well wishes with her ITV colleague.She penned: “I’ll miss you Tim!” alongside a heartbroken emoji.Charlene was not the only star wishing Tim good luck as he leaves.Fern Britton wrote: “Dearest Timothy McNab, you are a legend!“My floor manager for 10 years on @Thismorning and a so many laughs.“Sending you all my love Miss Fern.”While Eamonn Holmes wrote: “There's a big World out there Timothy.“Maybe we'll hook up again.”Martin Lewis added: “Wow can't believe you're leaving, only just heard.

"Today is going to be a strange and emotional day.

Holly Willoughby, 40, has been an anchor on This Morning since she started in 2009 alongside Phillip Schofield.The TV personality has spoken in a new interview about her job at This Morning and how she has "changed" over the years her approach to presenting the show and showing emotion.Holly replaced Fern Britton when she went to ITV's This Morning, with Holly and Phillip presenting the programme Monday to Thursdays.This Morning is a very popular show, having won many National Television Awards (NTAs), due to their presenting style and the way topics are dealt with on the show.Holly has spoken in an interview with Grazia about "crying" on daytime TV.She said: "People were saying, 'I’m watching this and I’m crying with you'."That was, yeah. If I was at home watching this, I would be crying too.

This Morning legend and author Fern Britton, 64, left fans taken aback when she announced her split from her husband of almost 20 years, Phil Vickery, 60, in January 2020.

Channel 5 last year.The fifth season kicked off on Monday, but eagle-eyed fans noticed a slight error made by producers during the first episode. While the episode was said to have been filmed in Yorkshire, Fern had actually been taping the show from Devon. The former This Morning presenter hopped onto her official Twitter to apologise for the confusion."Dear All, an apology!" she said."#WatercolourChallenge was supposed to be in #Yorkshire this week but as many of you have pointed out, it's coming from #Devon! "We are so sorry to have got them mixed up. "#YORKSHIRE episodes are starting next week."It appears the episodes are not airing in the chronological order in which they were taped, which caused a mishap with the show's editors. Fans reacted to Fern's tweet in the comments section, saying they didn't take issue with the location error, while others expressed their joy to see the show return 21 years after its last run on Channel 4. "Thanks for letting us know but I don't think it matters they are a brilliant set of programmes xx love seeing u on our TVs again fern xx" @Loopyloopla68 wrote. Another Twitter user named @Jody39112758 said: "It's a welcome addition where ever it's from."@SimonJeremyMil1 chimed in, writing: "Great to see this series back! My Mom & I used to watch it 20 years ago!"The Twitter user @VCM36 added: "It's easily done Fern.

ITV's Lorraine on Monday, the former This Morning star touched on the tough couple of years she's had to endure as she adjusted to life without her longtime beau.Presenter Lorraine Kelly praised Fern during their morning chat, insisting that despite having been faced with countless hurdles in her personal life, the mother-of-four "always bounces back".Fern hesitated with a response before quipping: "Well, I think you have to look as if you've bounced back, that's for sure.""Good, I'm glad," Lorraine reacted.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant continued: "Life is never easy for anybody."But, you know, it's coming back."Fern and Phil welcomed their 20-year-old daughter Winnie Vickery during their two-decade marriage.The TV personality is also a mum to sons Harry and Jack, 28, and daughter Grace, 25.Fern appeared on Lorraine to promote the highly anticipated return of Watercolour Challenge on Channel 5.The lifestyle game show originally aired on Channel 4 between 1998 to 2001, spanning four seasons and hosted by Hannah Gordon.The latter has since been replaced by Fern, with the new season expected to return to screens today.Earlier this month, Fern explained why presenting the show meant a lot to her, as she recalled having loved the programme when it first aired in the '90s.And after finding out that Channel 5 was on board to commission the reboot and have her front the series, Fern didn't even hesitate to sign up."My only criteria for saying yes to a job is, would I watch that?" she told Good Housekeeping."And this was definitely, because I used to watch it when it was on 20 years ago with Hannah Gordon."She's a very, very strong actress and a good comedian as well, so when she took on Watercolour Challenge, of

Channel 5 reboot of Watercolour Challenge, and she admitted she immediately felt emotionally connected with the artwork produced. In the programme, three amateur artists are given four hours to paint the same scene or landscape.In a new interview with Express.co.uk, the former This Morning presenter opened up about her appointment to the show, and how she sometimes felt teary when she saw the finished product."I always go for the ones with lots of colour but some were just spot on, and you really feel the atmosphere coming through the page," she explained."Very moving ‑ in the way that art can sometimes do things to you."It's like music, you feel that prickle, the tears in your eyes."They have encapsulated a moment, capturing that scene."She added smiling: "It's hard to explain but lovely."Fern compared the show to BBC's DIY hit The Repair Shop, admitting it's "something that turns up and then we feel we need it"."Everyone wants to do a doodle and to have tips and information is just brilliant for the viewer," she said.The programme was previously broadcast on Channel 4 from 1998 to 2001.Despite the lengthy break in transmission, it was something Fern jumped at when the chance to present it herself arose."I did watch it back in the day when I was feeding children or something," she remembered."But it was such a gift when it landed, it really was."The travel and the locations were just gorgeous.

This Morning presenter Fern Britton received a surprise video message from Mamma Mia! Star Amanda Seyfried, who wished her luck in her upcoming performance on All Star Musicals At Christmas.

lockdown.Discussing life during the difficult period, she said lockdown was a mixed bag" for her.Anna explained: "The first lockdown at the beginning in 2020...

Fern Britton has been pretty open about her battles with her weight.

This Morning presenter Fern Britton, 64, has taken to Twitter to tease a return to ITV, 12 years after departing from the popular breakfast show.The TV personality revealed she had been for a "very happy meeting" at the broadcasting house, but misses their old offices across the River Thames, where she used to work when hosting the programme.In view of her 89,900 followers, the author hinted that she has exciting things lined up.She wrote: "The current home of @ITV."So swish!" she gushed."Went for a very happy meeting...

Sean Lock dead: How did Sean Lock die? Cause of death detailedOwain Wyn Evans shares Carol Kirkwood's reaction to his Breakfast jobLiz Hurley hints James Bond DB5 disappearance was an 'airside job'In the new interview, Fern also explained how she has been keeping her "head down" since her split, before revealing that the world is "her oyster" for the first time in two decades.At the time of their decision to split, Fern took to Twitter to share the devastating news with her fans.She penned: "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."She added: "We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time."Thank you for your

Fern Britton says ex Phil Vickery is living in Buckinghamshire houseHer two-year-old son Rex also beamed for the camera as he stood in his sister's cot.As part of her update, Stacey said she felt "sad" that the renovation was finished.In a video showcasing the rest of the room, the Loose Women panellist wrote: "You're so loved already."I'm a little bit sad it's done."She added: "Although, it means we are closer to having you in here, which is so exciting."And, you know mummy will probably never stop adding bits."Stacey's latest post comes after she took a small break from Instagram to undergo a scan.The former X Factor star said she was told by fans that her bump seemed "small" for how far gone she was.Piers Morgan sheds the pounds as Covid