Phil Vickery breaks his silence on kiss with ex Fern Britton’s best pal
PHIL Vickery has broken his silence on kissing his ex-wife Fern Britton's best friend.
The TV chef - who often appears on ITV's This Morning - was pictured locking lips with Lorraine Stanton, 58, last month.
But Phil insists they're "just mates" - despite their passionate embrace.
Phil, 61, and Fern, 65, separated after 20 years in 2020.
Earlier this year Fern told how she has struggled to move on from the breakdown of their marriage.
Meanwhile Phil was seen on a romantic walk with Lorraine before they disappeared into a plush Mayfair property.
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They emerged at 2pm carrying overnight bags before twice stopping in the street for a passionate kiss.
Quizzed on their relationship, Phil told : "I could not possibly comment on that because she's just a friend.
"We're just mates having lunch for goodness sake"
Fern took an apparent swipe at ex Phil, 61, days after seeing pictures - as she raved about a recipe she found in one of Mary Berry's cook books.
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Fern typed: "Can’t beat @MaryBerrysFoods recipe for #CoqAuVin.
"Substituted onions for shallots and carrots for mushrooms @AuntBessies comfort dumplings popped on top. A supper drenched with innuendo."
A fan replied: "Puts Ready, Steady Cook into the shade, doesn't it, Fern….." with Fern even showing her approval by liking their reply.
Phil appeared in BBC's Ready Steady Cook over 200 times.
