The popular quiz show, All Star Mr & Mrs, will return this autumn, featuring a wide selection of guests, including it’s first ever Mr & Mr as Coronation Street’s Anthony Cotton takes on the challenge with his boyfriend!

That’s not the only change to the shows formate either, as host Philip Schofield will be going solo this series as his TV ‘wife’, Fern Britton, has been axed from the show as co-host!
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And Fern Britton says the show is “dreary”

Karen Gillan, who of course plays Doctor Who’s sidekick Amy Pond – but who will be exiting the show this year – has confirmed that she and her boyfriend of six years, Patrick Green, have separated.

Her co-star Matt Smith also recently split from his girlfriend, Daisy Lowe, prompting the Sun to call Karen’s split from Patrick, “The Doctor Who curse.”

Karen revealed the news that she and Patrick were no longer an item during an interview with the Radio Times about her role as super-model Jean Shrimpton in the BBC drama, We’ll Take Manhattan.

However, as she’s described as “fiercely private” Karen didn’t expand on the information, only confirming that she and Patrick were no longer together… Read more & comment »

TV personality Fern Britton has revealed that she was once propositioned by a “very, very famous male broadcaster.”

However, she refuses to name the celeb who tried it on with her, but added that she was just 24 when he made the pass at her.

In today’s Sun newspaper, Fern is quoted as saying, “I was 24 and I was asked to join everyone on the show for lunch to get to know them all.

“We got to the puddings and he lit up a cigarette. He turned to me and said, ‘I wonder how long it’ll be before I’m having an affair with you’.”

The former This Morning presenter said she just “giggled” because she was so young and “green” she didn’t know what to say. Read more & comment »

Former ‘This Morning’ presenter Fern Britton is among a host of other celebs – including Joe Calzaghe and comedian Bob Mortimer – who are taking part in ‘Live Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? School’s Out’, the proceeds of which will go to various charities.

Fern will appear on the show with her 14 year old daughter, Grace.

Of her appearance, Fern said, “Grace and I are delighted to be playing ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? School’s Out’ for the firefighters.

“I only hope we can get them a good stash of money.”

Retired boxer Joe will play alongside his son Connor, who’s also 14, for LATCH, a voluntary organisation that helps with the special requirements of the children’s oncology centre at the Children’s Hospital for Wales… Read more & comment »

Channel 4 has reportedly decided to axe Fern Britton’s chat show after just one series.

The former ‘This Morning’ host launched her new chat show in March 2011, but it has suffered from poor ratings from week one (and poor guests too we think!) and it has been confirmed that the series will not return for a second run “in the current form”.

Digital Spy report that Channel 4 creative officer Jay Hunt has confirmed in the broadcaster’s annual report that ‘Fern’ will not be commissioned for a second series.
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Fern Britton has revealed that having a gastric band fitted, has helped curb her cravings for chocolate bars.

The TV presenter – who recently launched a new chat show on Channel 4 – has managed to drastically reduce the amount of calorific treats she consumes, since having the procedure a few years ago.

She said: “It was uncomfortable at the beginning but I’m fine now. It means I can eat one Kit Kat without wanting a second. Before, however hard I tried, I couldn’t lose weight.”

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Irish comedian Ed Byrne joins Fern to discuss his current stand up tour, Crowd Pleaser, in which he talks about being a nerd, owning a cat, meeting his heroes and becoming a dad.

Queen rock god Brian May and West End star Kerry Ellis collaborated on the musical We Will Rock You and have gone on to work together on Kerry’s debut album Anthems; the pair talk to Fern about their upcoming UK tour and perform a live acoustic version of ‘I Loved a Butterfly’.

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Fern Britton has admitted that the ideal guest for her new Channel 4 chat show would be Queen Elizabeth II.

The former This Morning presenter said if she could pick anyone to make an appearance on her series, she would choose the monarch or hunky ‘Pretty Woman’ actor Richard Gere.

She joked to Star magazine: “I’d love to have the Queen and Richard Gere. Sadly, I don’t think Richard will want to fly the Atlantic to appear on my show.

“I’m quite sure as soon as the queen sees the show, she’ll want to be on it, though.”

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Fern Britton’s new chat show is already said to be in ‘jeopardy’, because it just isn’t being watched by enough people.

The former This Morning presenter is now fronting  ‘Fern,’ a chat show which took over from Paul O’Grady’s series after he left the channel for ITV.

Channel bosses are said to be happy with Britton’s presenting style and work ethic, but  disappointed that ratings have not reached the one million mark as hoped.

 
A source told The  Mirror: “It’s fair to say the show is in jeopardy. The figures are relatively low – they are certainly not as high as we’d hoped. But it’s early days. We’ll get to the end of the four-week trial and decide what’s best for the channel and the show.
“Everyone here thinks Fern is brilliant so we can’t understand why more of her loyal fans aren’t watching. The good weather at the moment probably isn’t helping.”
The hour-long programme – which started last month and features celebrity guests as well as members of the audience revealing their own experiences – has averaged 970,000 viewers per episode, just short of the projected one million.
Options reportedly being considered by bosses include making significant changes to the format, changing it from its afternoon time slot or axing the show altogether.
Fern beat off stiff competition from Peter Andre, Vernon Kay and Denise Van Outen to land the role.

Fern Britton has admitted that she is friends again with Phillip Schofield.

The TV presenter has been in touch with her former ‘This Morning’ co-host – two years after she quit the ITV1 morning show over claims he was being paid three times more than her – and says that their friendship is now back on track.

Fern – who is to launch her new chat show ‘Fern’ on Channel 4 on Monday (28.03.11) – said: “I had a lovely text from Phillip Schofield last night. I can’t tell you what it said – it’s personal – but it was very nice, very nice indeed.

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TV presenter Fern Britton has spoken to the Daily Record about the issue of ageism in TV, saying that there’s a “natural end” to on-screen careers.

Fern, who’s recently had her first book published – which is entitled ‘New Beginnings’ – said, “Sometimes there’s a natural end to anyone’s career, male or female…

“And you have to be very gracious when you accept it’s coming because we are all freelancers, we are not in a job for life.

“Sportsmen don’t moan and groan that they are thrown out of their clubs when they reach 32. It’s the reality.

“Sometimes, when you get older, you have to think, it’s their turn, I’ve had my turn.”

Fern went on to say that despite the pressure that TV stars are under with regard to their physical appearance, she wouldn’t undergo any cosmetic treatments to make her look younger. Read more & comment »

Fern Britton has landed her first solo TV chat show.

The former This Morning presenter will front her own teatime series on Channel 4, which will air on Paul O’Grady’s old timeslot.

Peter Andre, Melanie Sykes, Lenny Henry, Vernon Kay and Denise van Outen were all reportedly being considered for the job, but bosses opted for the newly svelte star, because of her natural and down to earth interviewing style.

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Fern Britton, who of course formerly presented This Morning, has revealed that her secret ambition is to land an acting role.

She explained that at one time, she had actively pursued a role in a sitcom, but as she had other work commitments at the time, that ambition “died down.”

Speaking to Woman’s Own magazine, Fern said, “I’d love to be on Coronation Street or Spooks, yes, please!

“My acting came about because a friend wrote a sitcom for me. There was a lot of interest, and then it went quiet – and that’s probably the last we’ll hear of it!”

52 year old Fern went on to say that she’s glad she left This Morning when she did.

She said, “I’ve enjoyed my life so much since and I don’t miss it at all. I was ready to leave… Read more & comment »

Former This Morning presenter Fern Britton has admitted that she is looking forward to having long breakfasts alone with her husband this September.

Fern told the Daily Mirror: “Now I have this fantasy that after the children have gone off to school in the morning and the house is quiet, Phil and I will be able to sit down over breakfast and have a chat.

She added: “In September when the children go back to school, that’s when my new life begins and I’m excited.

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ITV are said to be considering Katie Price as co-anchor of their daytime TV show, Loose Women.

Jackie Brambles announced her decision to quit the show earlier this year, bosses are said to be offering the post on a job share basis to Fern Britton and Katie Price.

A source told Daily Star Sunday: “Katie is ITV through and through. She gave her first interview after the marriage split to Piers Morgan on ITV and she’s been a smash on ITV2 with her various shows with Peter.”

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