‘Together We Will Survive’: Fern Britton expresses concern from fans as she shares a cryptic tweet about being ‘beaten by life’… after splitting from Phil Vickery
Fern Britton left fans slightly concerned on Thursday when she shared a cryptic tweet about being “beaten by life.”
The 65-year-old TV presenter was inundated with tweets from fans as they inquired about her health and offered her advice.
It comes just days after footage was broadcast of her bursting into tears as she revisited her childhood home and reminisced about memories of her late mother during new Channel 5 series No Place Like Home.
‘Together we will survive’: Fern Britton sparks concern among fans as she shares a cryptic tweet about being ‘struck by life’
While she’s also been struggling through a rough patch since her ex-husband, 20, Phil Vickery was snapped kissing with her best friend in 2022.
Posting to her 129.8k Twitter followers on Thursday morning, the former This Morning presenter reached out to fans while admitting some “bumps”.
She wrote: “Good morning everyone. How do you cope with today’s bumps in the road? Being crushed by life is exhausting, but together we will survive. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ‘
The post left many fans worried about Fern, with one advising, “Keep it up Fern.”
As another wrote: “Hope you’re doing well Fern,” while the presenter reassured: “Thank you! I’m fine xx’ in response.
Emotional: It comes just days after footage aired of her bursting into tears as she revisited her childhood home and reminisced about memories of her late mother during new Channel 5 series No Place Like Home
Concern: The former This Morning presenter posted to her 129.8k Twitter followers on Thursday morning, reaching out to fans while admitting to some “bumps”.
Fern has had a tough time lately, admitting she’s in pain “all the time” while awaiting surgery for her arthritis.
While also embarking on an emotional journey on her new Channel 5 show, she visited the Buckinghamshire home where she lived from when she was a child until she was six.
In the episode, which aired Wednesday night, Ferne got emotional as she entered her childhood bedroom at the home, which is located in Chalfont St Peter.
She recalled “didn’t know” her parents, actors Tony Britton and Ruth, split when she was a young child, saying all she knew was that her father “didn’t live here.”
Support: The post worried many fans about Fern, who assured that she was “fine”.
Remembering her late mother Ruth, who died in 2018, Ferne described her as “everything” when discussing her parents’ split.
She broke down in tears and said: “My mother, as you can imagine, was everything. She was a mother and father to me, so I can tell you many stories about her.”
The emotional clip aired ahead of the series’ airing on Wednesday on Loose Women, where Fern also promoted her series My Cornwall, starring Fern Britton.
Tough: On her recent show, Fern remembered her late mother Ruth, who died in 2018. Ferne described her as “everything” when discussing her parents’ split
Separated: While she’s also been struggling through a tough time since her former husband of 20 years Phil Vickery was snapped kissing her best friend in 2022 (pictured together in 2007)
And in 2022, Fern’s former husband Phil was spotted kissing her former best friend Lorraine Stanton.
She and the chef split in 2020 after 20 years of marriage, but were back in the spotlight last year when the kiss came to light.
The pictures reportedly left Fern “heartbroken and speechless,” but she also tweeted to confirm the relationship news was “not true.”
A source told Web that Fern was embarrassed that the news was made public and issued a statement in an effort to minimize the situation and “prevent it from getting out of hand,” noting that after their long friendship still feels “protective” of her friend.
Upset: The pictures reportedly left Fern “heartbroken and speechless” but she also tweeted to confirm the relationship news was “not true”.