Fern Britton won't hold back on Phillip Schofield after signing up to Celebrity Big Brother

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.

Celebrity Big Brother's Louis Walsh, who hasn't been shy about sharing his opinions while staying in the Big Brother house, revealed in the latest episode a cheeky question he previously asked Kate Middleton. Louis, 71, who has so far shared his thoughts on Jedward, Ronan Keating and Simon Cowell, recalled a moment where he chatted with the Princess Of Wales at the Chelsea Flower Show last year. During a chat with fellow housemate Fern Britton, Louis said: “I just want to know about Kate Middleton.

Fern Britton described Gary Barlow as "dull as a dishwater" on Celebrity Big Brother, telling her fellow housemates he was "lovely" but had "no personality".The ex-This Morning host was reminiscing about working with the Take That singer and said: "Gary, he wrote the music for Calendar Girls The Musical." Sharon Osbourne replied: "Oh, I remember. Yes - of course I do." Fern went on to share more about their time together touring, she said : "We went out on tour.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed who she thinks is the biggest game player on Celebrity Big Brother, after leaving the famous house following an eight-day stint.The X Factor icon, who was in the house as a 'temporary lodger', chatted with hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best about her experience on the show after leaving on Tuesday (13 March) evening. When asked who she thought was "playing the game'' the most, Sharon initially tried to avoid answering.

Sharon Osbourne has left the Celebrity Big Brother house after eight days and had an emotional reunion with her daughter Kelly. Sharon, 71, who was referred to as “celebrity lodger” while on the show and had her own private bedroom, was announced as leaving on Tuesday’s episode – despite not being up for public vote. After leaving the house to cheers, Sharon spoke to hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, before Kelly was seen running onto the stage to hug her mum in a sweet moment.

Viewers of Celebrity Big Brother seem to have cracked Louis Walsh's approach to the game and think he's keen on an early exit with his pal Sharon Osbourne. Monday's episode saw the celebs at the famous ITV house getting their votes in on nomination day. After much discussion, the celebrities ended up nominating Louis, ZeZe Mills and Lauren Simon for eviction.

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.

Louis Walsh has been at the centre of lots of Celebrity Big Brother on the latest instalment of the reality show - but it was his rather unusual eating habit that got people talking last night (Monday, 11 March). After yet more drama unfolded following Sharon Osbourne's shock decision not to save her X Factor pal from nomination, Louis tucked into his dinner with a huge oversized knife. As presenter AJ Odudu discussed this year's housemates with the guests on the Late and Live aftershow, she highlighted the somewhat bizarre move, telling them: "I spotted this...." before cutting to footage of Louis sat at the table using the oversized chef's knife and a normal-sized fork.

Fern Britton, Lauren Simon and Louis Walsh will be the next Celebrity Big Brother housemates to face the public vote before the live eviction on Tuesday, 12 March. On Monday's episode of Celebrity Big Brother, the housemates found out that Lauren, Louis and Zeze received the most nominations from their fellow Housemates. But in a twist, Celebrity Lodger Sharon Osbourne got to choose one of them to be saved from the public vote and potential eviction.

Phillip Schofield is now the bookies' favourite to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house as a shock bombshell. The former This Morning presenter, who stepped down from his role after admitting to an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a much younger colleague, is now the 2/1 favourite to enter the show as a surprise housemate.

Fans of the Channel 4 reality show Celebrity Big Brother were left puzzled during the episode on Friday, 10 March, as former X Factor judge Louis Walsh seemed to disappear.The Irish music manager was initially seen taking part in the latest challenge - to solve a murder mystery - but seemed to vanish halfway through.The housemates had to become recruits in Big Brother’s police department, and if they solved the crime successfully, they could win the luxury shopping budget for the week. While his whereabouts was initially unknown, there's nowhere to hide in the Big Brother house and he was eventually located - having a nap in the bedroom.

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.

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.

Former This Morning host Fern Britton has been heavily rumoured to be heading into the Big Brother house and she's reportedly ready to lift the lid on "many" things. A source has now revealed to OK! that CBB has come at the perfect time for Fern: "She feels she’s had a rough time recently – she’s spoken about her gastric band and also got divorced from her husband of 20 years, Phil, and she feels the public took his side – so it would be a time for her to remind everyone of what she can do and that she’s a good person.

Donny Tourette, who was a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother 17 years ago, is almost unrecognisable now.The punk rocker, best known as the lead singer of Towers of London, has ditched his signature style and looks completely different. Donny made headlines when he walked out of the Big Brother house in 2007, just three days into the series.

Famed for not holding back on her opinions, Fern Britton has officially entered the Celebrity Big Brother house, and many can't wait to see what she has to say. However, one star who would seemingly rather Fern doesn't spill too many secrets is Vanessa Feltz, who has revealed that there are things she hopes the former This Morning presenter keeps quiet on. Speaking to OK! at the Together For Short Lives Ball on Monday evening, Vanessa shared: "Fern Britton is in there [Celebrity Big Brother] and is going to be saying all sorts of things that I maybe hope she doesn't say." While Vanessa didn't expand on what her worries are directly related to, it could be something to do with their respective relationships with This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield.

The winner of Celebrity Big Brother seems to be a done deal just one day after the show returned. Coronation Street's Colson Smith is the hot favourite to win the show, according to bookmakers The actor, who plays Craig Tinker in the soap, first appeared on the cobbles 13 years ago and recently lost 10 stone. His bubbly personality won over fans on the opening night as he's favourite to walk out as the winner, with Heartstopper's Bradley Riches considered the second most likely to win.

Fern Britton said she joined Celebrity Big Brother for a new adventure - and not to 'spill the beans' on her former colleague Phillip Schofield. The hit reality show relaunched on ITV on Monday night (March 4) after six years away.