Fern Britton agrees two-year ITV deal

Rex Features

Fern Britton has signed a contract to remain at ITV for a further two years.

The announcement follows tabloid reports claiming that the This Morning presenter had been refused a requested 10% pay rise.

ITV declined to comment on rumours that the new contract continues an annual salary of £700,000.

Dianne Nelmes, head of daytime and lifestyle at ITV Productions, said: "Fern and Phillip Schofield are simply the stars of daytime and I am delighted they will be presenting the show together for a long time to come."