Fern Britton’s cryptic comment about Phillip Schofield and Eamonn Holmes sends fans wild

Fern Britton has issued a loaded comment about Phillip Schofield amid allegations of his rift with Holly Willoughby. ITV This Morning star Phil has reportedly been feuding with Holly backstage, with the pair now barely talking behind-the-scenes and their friendship alleged to have “cooled”.

Fern, who was replaced by Holly in 2009, has now waded into the row with a cryptic comment. After Eamonn Holmes slammed Phil and Holly on GB News today, Fern took to Twitter to say: “Unexpected calls from old mates are so lovely. Just had the loveliest catch up with @EamonnHolmes . I think we have known each other since the 80’s when we were babies.” She added: “Shooting the breeze.”

David Mackay said: “Bet you’re both cackling over Phil.” AE said: “Lovely when u speak to ppl after ages and it feels like no time has passed. Good ppl are priceless x.” This Is Me said: “I wonder what you was talking about…….. JOKING!”

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Taking to GB News today (Monday May 15) after days of speculation over Phil’s This Morning future, Eamonn said he reckoned Holly and Phil should have been recognised at Sunday night’s BAFTA TV Awards for the ‘best actor’ award.

Speaking on his show, he said: “I think there should have been a special award for Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby for best actors. They may or may not be together on the telly today. The public surely will suss that there’s no chemistry, that it’s a broken fit between the two of them and that This Morning does not depend on who presents it.

“It’s an institution, it will carry on no matter who presents it and anyone can check the viewing figures, there’s no difference between whether they present it or anyone else.” According to speculation, Fern quit the ITV after a fallout with Phil.