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‘I’d leave at that point’ says Fern Britton as she reignites Phillip Schofield feud with brutal comment
Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith hit out at This Morning in a chat with Fern
FERN Britton reignited her feud with Phillip Schofield in tonight's Celebrity Big Brother.
The former This Morning presenter discussed her ex co-star Phillip with Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith.
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Initially, Fern was coy about the dynamic at This Morning behind the scenes.
Fern predicted that new hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will do a good job as Gary said he felt the show had lost its way since it began using a cast of revolving hosts following Phillip Schofield's exit last year.
He then said he'd heard a rumour Phillip was meant to be part of CBB.
Fern responded: "Maybe he's coming in as a surprise... I might have to leave at that point [laughs]. Yep."
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Long-serving host Phillip ended his partnership with ITV last year after admitting to an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger male colleague.
Fern, 66, famously fell out with Phillip when she left This Morning in 2009 and was replaced by Holly Willoughby.
Prior to entering the house, it was reported that Fern would reveal all about the fall-out.
She said: "Apparently I've signed up to spill the beans! Well, right now, I can tell you that I think let's approach with caution and kindness.
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"It’s fair to say that towards the end we were not getting on. Things were tricky."
Fern insisted her views on Schofe's affair scandal would be "not terribly interesting".
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She told the : "There are some things that I think as a collective almost nation, there are things you can't and wouldn't want to hear or see or be talked about.
"I haven't been on that show for 15 years. I don't know anything that's been going on since then. And so it would be A, very old views. B, not terribly interesting, but I did love This Morning. I absolutely loved it. I wasn't expecting to resign on the day I resigned."
Fern first stepped onto the This Morning set in 1993, when she was drafted in as a guest host.
In 1999, she was given the job full-time and began her stint alongside John Leslie. Phillip took over from him in 2002.
Fern quit the show in 2009 amid reports of tension between her and Phil.
Four years later he told Heat magazine: "We were involved in the show and mates at the time, but we don't really... we're not in touch now."
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Celebrity Big Brother line-up
So who are the 13 stars expected to appear in the Celebrity Big Brother house? The Sun's Jamie Downham takes a look...
Sharon Osbourne - TV legend - who is thought to be on a megabucks deal - said she was doing the show for "a good time not a long time"
Louis Walsh - Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight. Sure to be a huge presence in the house.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - We know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is not above throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final.
Levi Roots - Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton - The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield - don't think she won't do the same to anyone who tangles with her.
Colson Smith - You'll probably know him best as Corrie's Craig Tinker - but prepare to find out he's not much like his character.
David Potts - Ibiza Weekender's breakout star is sure to bring a bit of the party isle to the house... but will people appreciate it?
Gary Goldsmith - Kate Middleton's uncle is a big signing for ITV, but very much an unknown quantity among viewers.
Marisha Wallace - Top Broadway star may fill the brief of 'American who doesn't know what they've let themselves in for'.
Nikita Kuzmin - The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show's tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest.
Zeze Mills - the social media star has a "no holds barred interview style" - which is just what we need in there.
Bradley Riches - The actor played sweet James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper. We'll soon find out what he's really like.
Lauren Simon - She's a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you don't get on that show by being shy and retiring.
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