Fern Britton shares real reason she quit This Morning amid Phillip Schofield feud

Celebrity Big Brother star Fern Britton has opened up about her time on the show and the moment that left her "distraught". She was eliminated in fifth place on Friday night, leaving Louis Walsh, David Potts, Colson Smith and Nikita Kuzmin to compete for the title. During the live final, hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best asked her about her experiences in the house.They quizzed her about her disagreements with co-stars Ekin-Su Culculoglu, Nikita Kuzmin and Louis Walsh.

Celebrity Big Brother Lauren Simon has accused Fern Britton of "playing a game" following her feud with Strictly Come Dancing dancer Nikita Kuzmin. Lauren appeared on Lorraine on Friday morning to speak to host Ranvir Singh alongside fellow former housemate Zeze Millz where they discussed the "strange atmosphere" between Fern and Nikita.

Celebrity Big Brother's Fern Britton became a household name after hosting This Morning, however she was nearly associated with a very different ITV show - Britain's Got Talent. Ahead of Friday's final, CBB Late & Live revealed that Fern opened up about being on the original judging panel for Britain's Got Talent, however she was eventually replaced. In a segment where presenter Jordan North and ex BB housemate Olivia Young took viewers behind the scenes, Jordan revealed the "exclusive" that Fern had spoken about being cast on Britain's Got Talent.

Denise Welch has sparked backlash after sharing her thoughts on the latest Celebrity Big Brother drama.The Loose Women panellist weighed in on the feud between Fern Britton and Nikita Kuzmin on the ITV daytime show. Denise, 65, threw her support behind Nikita, 26, during a discussion on Loose Women on Wednesday, 20 March. She also hinted at a secret feud between her and Fern, 66.

Kerry Katona has taken a savage swipe at CBB’s Fern Britton after her infamous This Morning interview with Fern and Phillip Schofield in 2008. During the former Atomic Kitten star's appearance 16 years ago, she could be heard slurring her words - which was later revealed to be due to her bipolar medication - prompting Fern to ask if she was an alcoholic.

Celebrity Big Brother fans are convinced there is more to Fern Britton's feud with Nikita Kuzmin and have uncovered the 'real reason' for Fern's anger.The TV presenter confronted Nikita in awkward scenes over comments she'd taken offence to. In Tuesday's (19 March) episode, Fern, 66, poured a drink for Nikita, 26, as the house got ready to play a game. She said: "You and I get on alright when we’re playing games.

Tensions are running high in Celebrity Big Brother as Fern Britton confronts Nikita Kuzmin over a comment he made at the TV presenter, leaving the Strictly star confused. In scenes set to unfold on Tuesday, 19 March, Fern pours a drink for Nikita while the housemates are gathered around the sofas playing a game and says: "You and I get on alright when we’re playing games.

Fern Britton is said to be desperate to win Celebrity Big Brother, and it's all down to a heartbreaking reason. According to Kim Woodburn, 81, former This Morning presenter, Fern, 66, has "suffered a number of setbacks in her life" and would be "over the moon" to win CBB.

Phillip Schofield was devastated when his former This Morning co-host Fern Britton "decided she didn't want to do it any more".

Fern Britton is currently living away from her stunning seaside abode and is bunkered up with the likes of Louis Walsh and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu in the Celebrity Big Brother house. The star - best known for her time alongside Phillip Schofield on This Morning from 1999 to 2009 - moved to the Southwest coast in 2020 after her shock split from TV chef husband Phil Vickery.

Phillip Schofield was left heartbroken when his former friend Fern Britton "decided she didn't want to do This Morning any more".The 61 year old TV star, who used to present the ITV show with Fern, has admitted that he "still misses her deeply" and has tried to mend their friendship over the years. However, he understands that Fern, who is currently in the Celebrity Big Brother house, has "moved on". Fern co-hosted This Morning with Phillip from 1999 to 2009.Their working relationship ended on a sour note when Fern decided to leave the show.

This Morning viewers all had the same complaint after tuning into Monday's show. It marked Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley's hosting debut on the flagship ITV breakfast show.

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield is said to be 'worried' about what his one-time co-star Fern Britton might spill during her stint on Celebrity Big Brother. Fern had viewers shocked when she joked to fellow CBB contestant Gary Goldsmith on the first episode of the hit reality show that she would leave if Phil also entered the house. Now, according to a source, it's been playing on Phil's mind that it could drag up the past again for him.

Fern Britton issued a simple, six-word response to the question of whether she'd spoken to Phillip Schofield recently. In a recent chat with the Daily Mail, the 66 year old was asked if she had seen Phillip since leaving This Morning – which they both presented – in 2009, to which she simply replied: "I haven't spoken to him, no." Rumours swirled at the time of her exit that Fern was unhappy about Phillip earning more than her for the same job.

With the celebrities having spent almost a week together in the brand-new series of Celebrity Big Brother, it appears tensions are mounting between the contestants. In the diary room, ex-This Morning presenter Fern Britton revealed a ‘feud’ between Dragons Den star Levi Roots and Ibiza Weekender icon David Pots. As Fern made the confession to Big Brother, she said: "Levi is getting hilariously scratchy and a bit tetchy as the kids are taking over cooking breakfast." She added: "He does like to be chef!" Fern then found herself surprised as she suddenly broke down in tears with Big Brother checking in on her during the chat.

Celebrity Big Brother viewers have been left making the same observation about Fern Britton as she settles in to the iconic house. The broadcaster and author was among the famous faces who signed up to the celebrity version of the reality series that has been revived by ITV following the success of the civilian series in October.

Fern Britton threatened to quit Celebrity Big Brother if Phillip Schofield enters the house.

While she's been keeping a low profile and working on her author career recently, Fern Britton is firmly back on our screens after entering the Celebrity Big Brother house this week. And she could be here to stay, as ITV's This Morning dropped a hint that her time on the channel isn't over, after she stepped down from a ten-year stint presenting the show back in 2009. During Tuesday evening's episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Fern, 66, proved she hasn't lost her interviewing knack as she probed housemate Gary Goldsmith, who is Kate Middleton's uncle, and asked 'how much' he could reveal about the family.

Fern Britton dramatically shared that she would walk out of the Celebrity Big Brother house if her former This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield entered the house as a late entrant. Discussing the daytime TV show with fellow housemate Gary Goldsmith, Fern said that she thinks Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be great hosts for the show.The conversation then turned to Phillip, whom Fern had presented alongside for a number of years.

Sharon Osbourne has been making quite a stir in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but it's her apparent memory lapse regarding her encounter with Fern Britton that currently has viewers talking. The outspoken TV personality, 71, raised eyebrows when she claimed to have never met Fern, 66, despite evidence to the contrary.