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Fern Britton has talked candidly about the breakdown of her first marriage and her struggle to conceive when she was 40 during a chat with Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast.MORE: Fern Britton puts 13-year feud with Phillip Schofield aside with heartwarming messageTouching upon her former relationships, the This Morning star reflected on her split from TV executive Clive Jones and explained: "Unfortunately my marriage broke up when she [Grace] 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."WATCH: Fern Britton makes rare comment about her daughtersFern and Clive had married on 12 November 1988, and together they welcomed three children.

Kate asked Fern about an important period in her life, with Fern recalling when she had her three children with Clive.She said: "Then when the boys were about three I discovered I was pregnant! Miracles happen!"This comes after Fern was unsure she would be able to get pregnant naturally, having her sons through IVF.She continued: "Had this beautiful little girl, Gracie."Then unfortunately my marriage broke up when she was 5 months old so that was a tricky one."So, I had a year of really digging deep."Kate replied, talking to Fern telling her how "hard" that period of her life must be.Fern replied: "But then a year later I met Phil and we were married after a year."Then at the last chance saloon, Winnie arrived."Fern has previously spoken of how she wishes she could have made it work with Clive for their children.In an interview with the Telegraph in 2016, Fern admitted: "That would have been better for the kids."You want it to last for the rest of your lives."However, she admitted that after their split Fern says she felt "liberated".The presenter continued: "I felt a sense of peace.That said, work is a salvation when you're in a bit of a mess."Fern got the This Morning gig in 1999, when her marriage to Clive was coming to an end, leaving her with other things to focus on.She also met her ex-husband Phil Vickery shortly after her first marriage broke down, with the couple marrying in 2000.They however, announced their split in 2020 after 20 years together.

This Morning presenter Fern Britton has opened up on her struggles with having children with her ex-husband Phil Vickery and admitted it was the "last chance saloon."While speaking to Kate Thornton in the latest instalment of her podcast White Wine Question Time, Fern, 64, shared insight into her IVF experience with her first husband Clive Jones.The star also expressed the issues she had trying to conceive with TV chef Phil and how they both believed that they were running out of time.During Fern's first marriage to Clive, the former couple had twin boys, Jack and Harry, after conceiving through IVF.The couple later had a daughter named Grace.Speaking candidly, to presenter Kate, Fern opened up on how her marriage broke down when her daughter Grace was five months old.She said: "Unfortunately my marriage broke up when she was five months [old].

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.

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 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.

Alison Hammond has returned to our screens on This Morning, alongside TV co-host Dermot O'Leary, as usual Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield enjoy a week off for half term. Always a huge fan of bright colours and bold prints, today is no exception as Alison, 47, opted for a a turquoise leopard print number to brighten up our screens on a very grey Tuesday.The stunning TV presenter, who won the nation's heart when she starred on Big Brother back in 2002, and Dermot stepped into the roles of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford when they began presenting the ITV show every Friday in 2020.

Alison Hammond has paid a gushing tribute to a departing member of the This Morning team.

THIS Morning said goodbye to one of its longest-running members of staff today as Holly Willoughby led tributes to Tim Carr. The floor manager was welcomed onto the set and given first dibs on chef Phil Vickery's cooking in an emotional finale to the show.

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.

Rochelle Humes was left squirming on her first day back on This Morning.

HOLLY Willoughby slipped into a sexy red dress to become Cluedo's Miss Scarlett for This Morning Halloween's special. The TV siren purred at chef Phil Vickery - who had transformed into the Reverend: "I must come and see you at some point, I think I may have sinned." Co-host Phillip Schofield was unrecognisable in a wig and tweed suit, wowing viewers with his spectacular portrayal of Cluedo's Colonel Mustard.

Fern Britton is set to make a big return to our screens after not being on TV as much following her split from TV chef Phil Vickery.The 64 year old will be making her comeback on the Christmas special of ITV's All Star Musicals.She will be on the ITV show with five other celebs which will be hosted by John Barrowman.All of the celeb contestants will perform a West End song which will be supported by an ensemble, as well as receiving training from ­choreographers and vocal coaches.They will be performing in front of the judges Elaine Paige, Samantha Barks (Frozen, Les ­Miserables) and Trevor Dion ­Nicholas (Hamilton, Aladdin).Fern already has some stage experience as she was in a Cinderella panto where she played Dandini in 1988, as well as

This Morning chef Phil Vickery went crazy for host Alison Hammond's stunning magazine front cover.He praised the star and said how "hot" she looks.Dermot said: "I didn't know, but apparently I'm working with Tina Turner circa 1983!"He started singing 'We Don't Need Another Hero' as Alison asked if he was talking about her cover.The cover then appeared onscreen, with Alison looking stunning wearing a leopard print kimono.She joked: "Who is that?! Have you ever seen hair like that?! I like it, look at that! So yeah, got a front cover!""You look great," Dermot raved.Chef Phil was wowed by the stunning snaps."Phil's like, 'Is that you?' That's me, Phil!" exclaimed Alison.He replied: "Is it?!" as Alison asked: You think I look good?"Phil raved:

It comes as there are long queues and closed pumps at some filling stations.Mr Shapps blamed the Road Haulage Association for triggering a "rush on petrol stations".He said he was introducing a "big package" of measures, including temporary visas for lorry drivers, to help the situation.The transport secretary said there was "plenty of fuel" and that he had checked with the six refineries and 47 storage centres in the country.

Gordon Ramsay has received some truly devastating news.

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

Penny Lancaster missed out on a place in the Celebrity MasterChef semi-final on Friday night after she dished up her butternut squash ravioli 15 minutes late.   Despite getting mostly positive reviews from three Celebrity MasterChef legends, 2011 champion Phil Vickery, 2008 finalist Andi Peters and 2009 Christmas champion Craig Revel-Horwood, it wasn't enough to send the model to the penultimate round.

Celebrity MasterChef (August 20). Melanie Sykes, Penny Lancaster and Megan McKenna only had to face one challenge to secure their spot: prepare a two-course meal in an hour and 15 minutes, but the two dishes had to be served only 10 minutes apart.