Who is Fern Britton’s ex Phil Vickery and when did they split?

FERN Britton and Phil Vickery were once known as TV's golden couple.

That's why fans were left shocked when they announced they had split up, after 20 years of marriage.

When did Fern Britton and Phil Vickery split?

The couple have never disclosed the reason for their split, however they say it was "amicable" and they will "continue to be friends".

Fern revealed the news on January 30, 2020.

I didn't expect to be 65 and single.

Fern Britton

She wrote on Twitter at the time: "After more than 20 happy years together,

"Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways. We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children. "We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time.

"Thank you for your continued kindness and support."

However, in September 2022 Phil was spotted kissing his ex-wife's best friend Lorraine Stanton.

Speaking in 2023 about there break up, Fern told : "I didn't expect to be 65 and single and really relaxed.

"It's like recovering from a shock and it's taken me a while to do that."

When did Fern Britton and Phil Vickery get married?

Phil and Fern met on This Morning back in the 90s, when she hosted alongside Phillip Schofield.