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Fern Britton admits ‘life knocked me for six’ following marriage split from husband Phil Vickery and family heartache

Fern and Phil announced their split in 2020

Fern Britton has opened up about her split from former husband Phil Vickery as she admitted life “knocked me for six” around that time.

The Celebrity Big Brother star, 66, and chef Phil, 62, announced their separation in January 2020 after marrying in 2000. At the time, Fern said on social media: “We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.”

In a new interview, Fern – who recently joined the Celebrity Big Brother 2024 line-up – has admitted she felt “lost” after a string of sad events in her life.

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Fern Britton speaking on This Morning
Fern has admitted “life had knocked me for six” (Credit: ITV)

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Speaking to the Mail Online, Fern admitted life had “knocked me for six” after her marriage breakdown and the loss of her parents around the same time.

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Fern Britton and ex husband Phil Vickery smiling and waving

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Fern Britton speaking in Celebrity Big Brother VT

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Rebecca Carter
Editor (Royal Insider)