Fern Britton is reportedly ‘being lined up for Celebrity Big Brother’ and has no intention on ‘holding back’ from shedding light on her past feud with Phillip Schofield.
The former This Morning presenter, 66, is said to be joining the hotly-anticipated ITV show which will kick off in March 4.
‘She wants to show the public a different side to her — unscripted and unapologetic,’ a source told The Sun.
‘She has a lot of stories to tell and she won’t hold back when it comes to her relationships with people like Phil.
‘They don’t speak anymore so there are no bridges to burn as far as she is concerned.’
Fern Britton is reportedly ‘being lined up for Celebrity Big Brother ‘ and has no intention to ‘hold back’ from shedding light on her feud with Phillip Schofield
‘She has a lot of stories to tell and she won’t hold back when it comes to her relationships with people like Phil,’ a source said
The author became a household name hosting This Morning alongside Philip, 61, from 1999 to 2009, when she was replaced by Holly Willoughby.
The pair co-hosted the daytime show together from 2003 until 2009.
It was claimed at the time she felt ‘undervalued by ITV’ and that she was ‘living in Phil’s shadow’.
It was also reported Fern was being paid £250,000 a year less than Phil and that he was earning three times her salary when they were fronting Mr and Mrs together from 2008 to 2010.
Phil is said to have banked £45,000 an hour while Fern earned just £15,000.
However, Fern denied she left ITV because of her salary and upon her departure she mentioned the whole This Morning team rather than just Phillip.
Four years after her departure, Phillip admitted he and Fern no longer spoke.
Last year Fern confirmed that while she had a ‘marvellous’ time working on This Morning, she hasn’t stayed in touch with Phillip.
She said: ‘We were involved in the show and mates at the time, but we don’t really [speak anymore].’
MailOnline has contacted both ITV reps and Fern’s representatives for comment.
The author became a household name hosting This Morning alongside Philip, 61, from 1999 to 2009, when she was replaced by Holly Willoughby (pictured in 2005)
ITV bosses have reportedly secured a sensational line-up of stars for the exciting reboot of the show, which was last broadcast on Channel 5 in August 2018.
Bigwigs have apparently spent a massive £2million on a number of high-profile stars for the programme after the civilian version proved to be a huge hit last year.
Celebrities who are also said to be in talks to take part include former Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu and ex X Factor judge Louise Walsh.
The reality star, 29, who won Love Island with her ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti in 2022, split from the Italian hunk earlier this year.
Actress Ekin-Su could be in the Celebrity Big Brother house with the likes of Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith, who is said to be in negotiations with TV bosses, according to the Mirror.
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Any names are at this point pure speculation and viewers will have to tune to see who will be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.’
The series will reportedly have the most ‘dramatic, outrageous’ opening scenes.
Media personality Ekin-Su confirmed she had parted ways with Italian businessman Davide, 29, last month.
Taking to her Instagram Story, the former Dancing On Ice contestant wrote: ‘The last 18-months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, just like every relationship.
‘Davide and I both wanted to make this work as we cared deeply for each other. Unfortunately I have recently made the decision to end our relationship and to go our separate ways..
‘Breakups are never easy. For any couple. And we hope that our privacy will be respected. I enjoyed our time together and the memories we made.
‘Thank you for your continued support. It’s been so lovely to have you follow our Love Island journeys together since the villa and we hope you’ll continue to follow our careers as we go off in our own directions. Love always, Ekin-Su.’
Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh was also signed with a huge six-figure deal.
It is claimed bosses hope Louis will share secrets from his career while in the house.
However according to The Sun there are some famous faces that are nervous about how honest the TV legend could be in front of the cameras.
As well as a panellist on The X Factor from 2004 to 2017, Louis has also worked with the likes of Westlife, Boyzone and Girls Aloud.
A source told the publication: ‘[Louis] is one of the most intriguing signings for Celebrity Big Brother because he has almost half a century of experience in showbusiness to recall when he enters the house.
‘Viewers will be most interested in his memories of his time on The X Factor and working with huge music acts including Westlife and Boyzone.
ITV bosses have reportedly secured a sensational line-up of stars for the exciting reboot of the show, which was last broadcast on Channel 5 in August 2018
Celebrities who are also said to be in talks to take part include former Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu (pictured) among many more
The reality star, 29, who won Love Island with her ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti in 2022, split from the Italian hunk earlier this year
The show is set to air from March 4, and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh is also reportedly set to appear (pictured last year)
‘But there may be a few celebrities outside the house who are feeling nervous about what he might say, because Louis is notoriously outspoken.’
ITV told MailOnline: ‘Any names are at this point pure speculation and viewers will have to tune to see who will be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.’
Louis’ representatives have also been approached for comment.
