Schofield pay 'massively' beats Britton

Phillip Schofield will receive three times the pay of co-host Fern Britton on the second series of All Star Mr And Mrs, it has been claimed.

A significant pay discrepancy between the two presenters is likely to cause tension on the second series of the revamped programme, according to reports.

As part of a £2 million 'golden handcuff' deal with ITV, Schofield has apparently been offered £45,000 for each show. Meanwhile, it is thought that Britton will receive £15,000.

"Fern asked for the same pay cheque as Phil. But there isn’t a huge production budget," a source told The Sun.

"Phillip’s pay is basically pre-agreed, while Fern is only on an exclusive daytime deal with ITV. Fern won’t be aware of this pay difference."

Britton reportedly missed out on a pay rise last year after the controversy surrounding her gastric band surgery.

ITV has refused to comment on the subject, saying: "We don't discuss artists' contracts."