Fern Britton, the beloved TV presenter who once made mornings brighter on This Morning, is proving she still knows how to captivate audiences — and not just on screen.
At 67, Fern recently shared a gorgeous new photo on Instagram that highlights her glowing skin and incredible five stone weight loss, while also celebrating the release of her latest novel, A Cornish Legacy.
Celebrating a New Chapter With A Cornish Legacy
Fern couldn’t hide her excitement as she announced her new book’s arrival to fans, captioning her Instagram post: “A Cornish Legacy is out tomorrow! I’m very excited to see if you like it.”
The novel, set against the beautiful Cornwall coastline, promises a heartwarming story filled with secrets, new beginnings, and the search for home.
This is Fern’s 11th novel — a passion she’s pursued more vigorously since leaving television.
A Journey of Health and Self-Care
Fern’s recent transformation isn’t just about her writing.
She’s also opened up about her health journey, revealing how a major shoulder surgery became a turning point for her lifestyle.
In a candid chat with Woman & Home magazine, she shared how she decided to quit smoking and drinking, cut down on sugar, and start exercising with the Couch to 5k program.
“I needed to get my life back on track,” Fern said.
“I had never really thought about what I was eating before, but this time I started paying attention.”
The results? An impressive weight loss and a renewed zest for life.
Cornwall Has Become Her Haven
About five years ago, Fern made a big move by settling permanently into her Cornish holiday home, slowly renovating it bit by bit.
The location isn’t just a retreat—it’s become an inspiration for her writing.
A Cornish Legacy took two years to write, twice as long as her usual process, showing how much care she poured into this latest story.
Life After This Morning and Her Personal Reflections
Fern is no stranger to the spotlight, having spent a decade hosting This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield before stepping down in 2009.
Since then, she’s focused on writing and family.
She’s a proud mother of four—twin sons Harry and Jack, daughter Grace from her first marriage, and daughter Winnie with her ex-husband, TV chef Phil Vickery.
Although Fern keeps her private life mostly out of the public eye, she’s opened up about her split from Phil in 2020 after 20 years together.
She admits she still feels a bit wary about dating again but embraces her independence wholeheartedly.
“I’m not looking for love,” she told Woman & Home. “I’m still a bit too wary of losing my liberty.”
Speaking Out About Her This Morning Departure
Fern hasn’t shied away from discussing her exit from This Morning, which came amid rumors of feeling undervalued by ITV and overshadowed by Phillip Schofield.
Reports claimed there was a significant pay gap between the two and that she earned far less despite sharing hosting duties.
Fern has denied salary was the main reason she left and has spoken openly about the challenges of that period.
Phillip himself admitted years later that he and Fern no longer spoke, adding another layer of complexity to their shared history.
Looking Ahead With Confidence and Creativity
Now, Fern Britton is channeling her energy into storytelling and living life on her own terms.
With A Cornish Legacy hitting shelves and digital platforms this June, fans have plenty to look forward to from this talented and resilient presenter-turned-author.