However, the chef insisted they are "just mates" who were "having lunch". 'And once all that was done, lockdown happened and it's like three months of - I needed that rest, you know?'. The pair share one daughter, Winnie, 20, while Fern is mum to twins Jack and Harry, and daughter Grace - who she shares with ex-husbandClive Jones. "Substituted onions for shallots and carrots for mushrooms @AuntBessies comfort dumplings popped on top. 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Suddenly, the world is my oyster. Fern also reflected on her stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2012 and going on the UK tour alongside the professional dancers. We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time. Just two months ago in July, Fern spoke about howshe wished she could've 'persevered' at their marriage, during a new interview with Prima Magazine. I don't feel lonely. "He'd never got married or had children [but] he said to me: 'Do you know what? Chatting to Kaye Adams on her How To Be 60 podcast, the celebrity chef addressed his painful split from Fern after a mammoth 20 years of marriage, but insisted he's not suffering. Do it for yourself.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Now, the television presenter has spoken about the reason behind their decision to separate, describing it as a difficult time. And it is all okay. Fern said it would be 'lovely' if someone came along but she wouldn't want to live with them due to being happy in her own company. , updated According to the publication, the new couple were on a date and were seen leaving the hotel together with overnight bags in their hands. Fern Britton has candidly detailed how she went through a 'tough time' after her split from husband of 20 years Phil Vickery. She said: 'We separated at the beginning of the year and fortunately it's all smooth. The two of them regularly appeared on on ITV s This Morning during their relationship, which Fern fronted for a decade from 1999 and Phil joined as chef in 2006, with Fern quitting in 2009 while Phil still makes occasional appearances. Now, sources say the pair are growing close. They emerged at 2pm carrying overnight bags before twice stopping in the street for a passionate kiss. Phil Vickery breaks silence on life after split from ex Fern Britton Neither have said anything bad about the other in public and rarely talk about their separation. I dont want to be the poster girl for separation, though, because a lot of people go through the same thing. Free delivery for many products. The couple met on This Morning when Fern hosted the show alongside Philip Schofield - who now hosts with Holly Willoughby - and the star previously said she never thought she would find love again as a mother of three children. After helping her, Fern revealed her pals tried to make her laugh with a cheeky joke. Fern Britton has broken her silence after Phil Vickery confirmed he is dating her friend, Lorraine Stanton. He insisted during a new interview that he is "completely" happy with being a singleton and that, although he might be alone, there's no chance of him getting lonely. Back in July, Fern opened up about the "new chapter" in her life following the end of their 20-year marriage. 'It's a time for me to really adjust my existence, which on the one hand is really quite exciting, but you've also got to process it for a while.'. They tied the knot after her divorce to TV executive Clive Jones was finalised. She and Phil called time on their long term marriage after realising it had 'run its course' - as they were left living solo when their brood flew the nest. She said she had a rather amicable divorce from the celebrity chef, but the real friendliness only developed in . The TV chef - who often appears on ITV's This Morning - was pictured locking lips with Lorraine Stanton, 58 . neither appears to have embarked on a new relationship, . "I don't want to be the poster girl for separation, though, because a lot of people go through the same thing. He also has confidence in his family being there for him - and despite being absent during Christmas times, his daughter Winnie recently vowed to him: "Dad, as long as you keep living, I'll look after you. Phil Vickery prefers not to tell the details of marital status & divorce. 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Phil Vickery 'grows close to sexy shepherdess' after split from wife Fans Just Learned Something New About Danielle Bregoli's Time With Dr. Phil The 65-year-old wrote: "After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have . You hear people say: 'Thirty years and not a cross word.' Sorry, I simply. The chef is recently in the news after he kissed his ex-wife's best friend, Lorraine Stanton in September. She has since opened up and revealed that she looks back and wishes their relationship had continued. I haven't been seeing anyone and nobody has approached me, which is nice, too. She continued: At this moment in my life I'm feeling really confident, strong and quite indestructible. The star regularly appears on the ITV daytime show to present cooking segments. FERN Britton's ex-hubby Phil Vickery smooches with her best pal in pictures that will devastate the star.This Morning chef Phil, 61, shared the ling . Airing: 04/26/23. However, the presenter turned author has admitted that her kids seem to want her to meet someone else. Celeb obsessed? Fern explained: 'Unfortunately, Phil and I fell apart. The TV host . By Phil and Alison, a divorced mum of one, have shot segments on lambing together at her 35-acre farm and she's filmed regular cooking slots from her kitchen too, as well as the London studio. 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Fern told Woman & Home that the rebound from her marriage split was difficult. Phil appeared in BBC's Ready Steady Cook over 200 times. The TV presenter confirmed her relationship with the chef was over at the beginning of the year . She said that she isn't seeing anyone and no one has approached her either which she described as 'nice'. She said: "Both of my parents died, my beloved cat died and, unfortunately, my marriage died. 09:35 BST 14 Jul 2021. She told The Mirror it had been a tough few years, filled with loss, including the death of her father, The Day of The Jackal actor Tony Britton, and her mother Ruth in 2018. I was excited but I was also terrified as there were one or two people there who made life a bit difficult. We simply needed to follow our own paths, Britton told Woman and Home magazine. Fern admitted she has no time for romance but revealed that in time maybe she will be ready to met someone else. All the signs that the new singletons could be racing towards a Love Story of their own . And it is all OK. It was terrific to finally get back to Jersey for the start of potato season, I have been a few times before, but every trip is special. Phil swaps a rugby ball for a polo stick and Martin finds out about man's first assent into the skies. Fern detailed the tough time while chatting to the BBC's Carol Kirkwood, 59, for online platform Fane.co.uk while promoting her new book Daughters Of Cornwall. According to our records, Phil Vickery is possibly single. The 64-year-old said she doesn't want to be the 'poster girl for separation' as she is now enjoying a new chapter in her life. I can say, Lets blow up the house and build something else, and I dont have to justify it, which is great. Fernannounced her split from Phil in January 2020, with the pair both tweeting in matching statements: After more than 20 happy years together, we have decided to go our separate ways. Phil Vickery has reportedly found a new love interest following his split from wife Fern Britton.