Former ‘This Morning’ host Fern Britton has revealed that she is in discussions with ITV producers about a potential return to the popular daytime show after a 15-year hiatus. The 66-year-old presenter shared that the talks came after a recent guest appearance on the show, where she was approached by a member of the production team.
Britton told Women & Home magazine, “When my interview finished and I left the studio, I was approached by a [member of the] production team who said, ‘Would you like to do some little films with us?’ That conversation is yet to be had but those little four-minute films now and again? Perfect. If I could just do them in Cornwall, that would be even more perfect!
Reflecting on her experience returning to the set, Britton expressed her joy at reconnecting with former colleagues. So many of the team that I worked with are still there and it was a real trip down memory lane. It was wonderful to be close to people who meant a lot to me. The morning that I resigned, I’d not even thought of leaving the show, so I left behind a lot of good stuff and a lot of good friends, so [going back] was lovely.”
When discussing her future aspirations, Britton revealed a desire to delve into more interview-based television. “Doing [TV] interviews would be the dream. I’d quite like to do something with politics. I’m not interested in party politics but politicians, and where the minds of those characters that we vote for are at. I don’t mind what party they’re up for, as long as they’re speaking truly to the country to understand what’s going on in the world, what a f***-up leaving Europe was and how they’re desperately trying to cover up the terrible things that are happening because of that.
Britton also shared her thoughts on potential new hosts for ‘This Morning,’ mentioning her support for Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. “Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard very much get my vote. It’s very good to see Cat back. She’s been in America, gaining more experience but to viewers, she’s fresh. Fresh, female, more mature, experienced, and very nice – she’s got a lot going [for her] and Ben is simply 100% lovely.”
As fans eagerly await further developments, it remains to be seen whether Britton will indeed make a return to the show that she once called home.
