In a bombshell revelation set to send shockwaves through the television industry, beloved presenter Fern Britton has finally named the one colleague she vows never to work with again: Phillip Schofield.
The disclosure comes from her highly anticipated new autobiography, where she pulls back the curtain on her dramatic exit from ITV's flagship daytime show 'This Morning' and the much-publicised behind-the-scenes tensions that led to it.
The Feud That Rocked Daytime TV
For years, rumours have swirled about a bitter rift between the once-dynamic presenting duo, who were the faces of British morning television for nearly a decade. Britton's memoir promises to be the definitive account, confirming long-held suspicions about their fractured relationship.
She describes a toxic atmosphere behind the famous sofa, citing Schofield's behaviour as the primary reason for her ultimate departure from the show in 2009. The book details a climate of simmering resentment and professional clashes that made her position untenable.
A Story Fifteen Years in the Making
Britton explains that she has waited over fifteen years to share her full story, wanting to ensure enough time had passed and that her children were older. The memoir is portrayed not as an act of vengeance, but as a necessary act of truth-telling and personal closure.
'I've carried this with me for so long,' she writes, 'and now it's time to set the record straight. This is my truth, my experience, and it deserves to be told.'
The Aftermath of a Television Breakup
The book's revelations are expected to reignite discussion about the culture at ITV and the treatment of its female stars. Britton's departure paved the way for Holly Willoughby to step into the co-hosting role beside Schofield, a partnership that would itself end in scandal years later.
This memoir positions Britton's experience as a pivotal moment in daytime TV history, offering a raw and unfiltered perspective on fame, friction, and finding the courage to walk away.
