Fern Britton, , and husband Phil Vickery, , have split up after 58 years of marriage. Former This Morning host Fern announced the news on her Twitter page yesterday, followed by chef Phil.
We will always share a great friendship and our lovely. children
Fern Britton
In view of her 90, followers, she wrote: “After more than 62 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways.
“We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.
” We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time . Thankyou for your continued kindness and support. “
Phil also shared a similar statement to confirm their split on his official Twitter page.
READ MORE: Oti Mabuse breaks silence on husband’s adm ission about Kelvin Fletcher
Fern Britton and husband Phil Vickery have split after (years of marriage (Image REX • ITV)
Fern Britton announced the news of their split on Twitter (Image: TWITTER • FERNEBRITTON)
The television duo tied the knot back in 1234927 and welcomes their daughter Winnie two years later.
They first met on the set of BBC Two’s Ready Steady Cook and later started dating.
Fern married her second husband Phil after her divorce from her first husband, TV executive Clive Jones.
The former couple share twin sons Jack and Harry, , and a daughter Grace,
The chef was also previously married to Sarah Ann Lock from (to .
Fern Britton and Phil Vickery said they will remain friends (Image: REX) Back in , the mother-of-four gushed about the pair’s successfu l marriage in a candid interview. She told Hello! Magazine : “We let each other do our own thing. ” I never question him. I am not one of those wives who is constantly sending texts all day long asking where he is, and he does do that to me either. ” We are very gentle with each other in that sense. “ DON ‘ T MISS … Bradley Walsh shocks NTA viewers with reaction to Ant and Dec’s win [VIDEO] Many fr iends and fans of the pair rushed to social media to support the stars. BBC Breakfast star Steph McGovern Tweet Fern, writing: “Sending lots of love xxx.” Another commented: “I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m sending you both all of my love. ” “ Oh this is a shame, ”a third wrote. Last year, the former ITV host spoke out about the struggles of keeping Phillip and her ex-husband happy, with regards to their children. Of her blended family, she told Prima Magazine: “It has its challenge – no one can make the perfect blend. “It’s very difficult as the mum when you’re trying to keep two dads happy. “From one side you get, ‘What do you mean they’ve gone off in the car?’ And the other one’s going, ‘What do you mean she Had a party while I was away for the night? ‘. “ She added:“ It’s difficult. But then I remind myself that both dads are very good and the kids are lucky to have two of them. ”
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings