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Feature: Who should replace Fern Britton?
Published Monday, Mar 30 2009, 10:13 BST | By Alex Fletcher | 70 comments
Last week Fern Britton announced that she was leaving This Morning after ten years as part of the iconic ITV daytime fixture. The hunt is now on to find Phil 'The Schofe' Schofield a new partner-in-crime, so to help speed up the process, DS has compiled a rag-tag list of potential replacements for the bubbly TV host.
The Early Favourite: Holly Willoughby
When news came in that Fern was calling it a day, Holly and her impressive range of low cut dresses immediately sprang to our minds. On the negative side, she's heavily pregnant with her first child and considerably younger in years than silver fox Phil (and most of This Morning's viewers). On the plus side, she has a certain chemistry with Schofe on Dancing On Ice and would probably double the male audience demographic.
The Blast From The Past: Emma Forbes
We called for Forbes to be handed a TV comeback earlier this year, naming her a DS Icon. So what better opportunity to get the exuberant Head & Shoulders model back on the box than with her old Talking Telephone Numbers buddy? With her Live & Kicking experience, she's already proved to be a safe pair of hands when it comes to live TV and versatile broadcasting.
The Dream Team: Gordon The Gopher, Trevor & Simon, Sarah Greene
The iconic glove puppet was cruelly removed from the Broom Cupboard by Andy Crane and Edd The Duck and ditched by the Beeb after Going Live! was axed. Last we heard Gordon had taken to the bottle and was skint. It seems only right, therefore, that 15 years on the furry comic sidekick should be reunited with his old pal Phil. While we're at it, we reckon Sarah Greene and comedy duo Trevor & Simon should get in on the act too and complete a full Going Live! revival!
Let's Hope Not: Myleene Klass
A failed popstar and a runner-up on bug-eating reality show nonsense I'm A Celebrity, Myleene Klass has somehow managed to forge a successful career in recent years, popping up on every radio show, entertainment programme and TV channel imaginable. Her fixed grin has appeared on 10 Years Younger, Miss Naked Beauty, CD:UK, Last Choir Standing, The One Show and millions of M&S lingerie ads around the nation. It would be sad, but not a surprise, if This Morning was next on Klass's hit list.
Who do you think want to replace Fern Britton on This Morning? Post your suggestions below
When news came in that Fern was calling it a day, Holly and her impressive range of low cut dresses immediately sprang to our minds. On the negative side, she's heavily pregnant with her first child and considerably younger in years than silver fox Phil (and most of This Morning's viewers). On the plus side, she has a certain chemistry with Schofe on Dancing On Ice and would probably double the male audience demographic.
We called for Forbes to be handed a TV comeback earlier this year, naming her a DS Icon. So what better opportunity to get the exuberant Head & Shoulders model back on the box than with her old Talking Telephone Numbers buddy? With her Live & Kicking experience, she's already proved to be a safe pair of hands when it comes to live TV and versatile broadcasting.
The iconic glove puppet was cruelly removed from the Broom Cupboard by Andy Crane and Edd The Duck and ditched by the Beeb after Going Live! was axed. Last we heard Gordon had taken to the bottle and was skint. It seems only right, therefore, that 15 years on the furry comic sidekick should be reunited with his old pal Phil. While we're at it, we reckon Sarah Greene and comedy duo Trevor & Simon should get in on the act too and complete a full Going Live! revival!
A failed popstar and a runner-up on bug-eating reality show nonsense I'm A Celebrity, Myleene Klass has somehow managed to forge a successful career in recent years, popping up on every radio show, entertainment programme and TV channel imaginable. Her fixed grin has appeared on 10 Years Younger, Miss Naked Beauty, CD:UK, Last Choir Standing, The One Show and millions of M&S lingerie ads around the nation. It would be sad, but not a surprise, if This Morning was next on Klass's hit list.
Who do you think want to replace Fern Britton on This Morning? Post your suggestions below
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Debbie G, Coatbridge, Scotland, on May 23rd, 2009
Lorraine Kelly would be great!!!!.... We need Coleen Nolan more on Loose Women x
Lorraine Kelly would be great!!!!.... We need Coleen Nolan more on Loose Women x
karen southampton, on May 11th, 2009
i think it should be Gabby Roslin
i think it should be Gabby Roslin
Debbie, Hampshire , on May 7th, 2009
Alison Hammond or Coleen Nolan. Someone with a sense of humour. Not Fiona Phillips, Ruth Langsford ot Kate Garraway please.
Alison Hammond or Coleen Nolan. Someone with a sense of humour. Not Fiona Phillips, Ruth Langsford ot Kate Garraway please.
Maria, on May 5th, 2009
Colleen Nolan
Colleen Nolan
Jennifer north west, on April 25th, 2009
please not gaby roslin
please not gaby roslin
m in surrey, on April 21st, 2009
Coleen Nolan
Coleen Nolan
The Rooz & Friends, Coatbridge,Scotland , on April 17th, 2009
Hello and good morning, My friends and I think Lorraine Kelly would be the perfect person to replace Fern.....We believe, that anyone else would be too much of a change and therefore wouldn’t feel right. As loyal viewers of your programme, way back when we waited with baited breath, to see if the weatherman would fall into the water, we wholeheartedly agree that, not only does Lorraine Kelly deserve this ,she would be fantastic!!!. This would be a seamless process, as many people would be unhappy with an “outsider” (no offence) coming in and changing things. Whereas our hearts and loyalty lie with the ever cheery, always smiling, Lorraine Kelly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please consider this ....or... ask your viewers to vote and call in etc.... We want Lorraine Kelly she is...................... THE BERRIES!!!!!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxx What do you think??? Food for thought though eh?? Xxxxxxxxxxxx Yours respectfully,
Hello and good morning, My friends and I think Lorraine Kelly would be the perfect person to replace Fern.....We believe, that anyone else would be too much of a change and therefore wouldn’t feel right. As loyal viewers of your programme, way back when we waited with baited breath, to see if the weatherman would fall into the water, we wholeheartedly agree that, not only does Lorraine Kelly deserve this ,she would be fantastic!!!. This would be a seamless process, as many people would be unhappy with an “outsider” (no offence) coming in and changing things. Whereas our hearts and loyalty lie with the ever cheery, always smiling, Lorraine Kelly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please consider this ....or... ask your viewers to vote and call in etc.... We want Lorraine Kelly she is...................... THE BERRIES!!!!!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxx What do you think??? Food for thought though eh?? Xxxxxxxxxxxx Yours respectfully,
rachel;kent, on April 16th, 2009
definately holly willoughby (Y) her & schofe are great together & holly's just fab : )
definately holly willoughby (Y) her & schofe are great together & holly's just fab : )
Chris in West London, on April 6th, 2009
I'm really sad to think that Fern is leaving and she will certainly be a hard act to follow, I believe she is 'This Morning' and not Phillip. But one person who I think could step into her shoes apart from Ruth Langsford is Anne Diamond. Hopefully none of your suggestions above and please....... NOT Fiona Phillips.
I'm really sad to think that Fern is leaving and she will certainly be a hard act to follow, I believe she is 'This Morning' and not Phillip. But one person who I think could step into her shoes apart from Ruth Langsford is Anne Diamond. Hopefully none of your suggestions above and please....... NOT Fiona Phillips.
Mark - Cardiff, on April 5th, 2009
Christine Bleakley would be perfect
Christine Bleakley would be perfect
Siobhan, Sussex, on April 2nd, 2009
100% Ulrika
100% Ulrika
Elizabeth, London, on March 31st, 2009
Anybody but Fiona Phillips. She was awful on Loose Women the other day, so insincere with that pained expression on her face. Also is it was excrutiating watching her suck up to Gordon Brown on GMTV!
Anybody but Fiona Phillips. She was awful on Loose Women the other day, so insincere with that pained expression on her face. Also is it was excrutiating watching her suck up to Gordon Brown on GMTV!
Ranjin Madhu, on March 31st, 2009
GLORIA HUNNIFORD WITHOUT A DOUBT. CLASS PERSONIFIED. ENOUGH SAID
GLORIA HUNNIFORD WITHOUT A DOUBT. CLASS PERSONIFIED. ENOUGH SAID
Alison London, on March 31st, 2009
Coleen Nolan, Alison Hammond or Jo Brand !!!
Coleen Nolan, Alison Hammond or Jo Brand !!!
Sue Surrey, on March 31st, 2009
As long as its not Claudia Winkleman (the sheepdog) or Holly Willoughby (who screeches) I will be happy
As long as its not Claudia Winkleman (the sheepdog) or Holly Willoughby (who screeches) I will be happy
Gary Levine - Manchester, on March 31st, 2009
Holly Willougby or Mel Sykes to take over from Fern Britton
Holly Willougby or Mel Sykes to take over from Fern Britton
Nick, Australia, on March 31st, 2009
I would love Carol Vorderman to take it. Judy Finnegan would be good too. It would be nice to see her interact with someone other than Richard. For the love of god please do not let Holly get the gig. She is awful. I would never be able to watch this morning if she gets it.
I would love Carol Vorderman to take it. Judy Finnegan would be good too. It would be nice to see her interact with someone other than Richard. For the love of god please do not let Holly get the gig. She is awful. I would never be able to watch this morning if she gets it.
Heather, Wigan, on March 31st, 2009
IT HAS TO BE LIZA TARBUCK - no two ways about it !!
IT HAS TO BE LIZA TARBUCK - no two ways about it !!
Clare - Leeds , on March 31st, 2009
The perfect partner for Phil is ....... Sarah Greene
The perfect partner for Phil is ....... Sarah Greene
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Coleen Nolan always felt she was ousted as This Morning presenter because she was overweight, but Fern was even more overweight for a lot of her 10 years, so give Coleen another chance.