This Morning bosses 'scrambling' to secure return of ITV legend
18.04.2024 - 11:29
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This Morning bosses are reportedly "scrambling" to secure the return of one of the show's legends. Fern Britton, who presented the show alongside John Leslie and Phillip Schofield between 1999 and 2009 has seen her stock rise since starring on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year.
Now, she could be set for a "mega-money" return 15 years on from her departure. The 66 year old's exit was believed to have come after a falling out with co-star Phillip - whom she pulled out of presenting the British Soap Awards with just days later.
Now, with her options open, one bookmaker has her listed at 6/1 to return to her old job as a guest host. Betideas.com also lists her at a much more likely 8/13 to fill in on Lorraine.
In addition, Fern is also odds on at 5/6 to join the panel on Loose Women. Spokesperson for the betting company, Lee Astley, explained: "Many are wondering what's next for Fern Britton after making the final of Celebrity Big Brother last month, with a host of daytime TV shows reportedly scrambling to get her back on our screens sooner rather than later." Lee added that more ITV show's remain a possibility for her next move, with Dancing on Ice and I'm A Celebrity also possibilities, adding: "Should Britton opt for something less sedentary, a trip to the jungle to feature as a contestant on the next season of I'm A Celebrity trades at 7/2, whilst an opportunity to take to the rink on Dancing on Ice looks attractive at 8/1," reports the Daily Star.
Fern, who has been largely absent from our screens since leaving This Morning, also has odds of 4/1 to host her own travel show, while her own chat show is at 5/1. She recently graced the This Morning sofa for the first time in years, joining new hosts Cat Deeley and Ben
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