1999-2009
FERN BRITTON
ern presented the Friday edition before becoming a main host alongside John Leslie (below). She was later teamed with Phillip Schofield and fans loved their banter and cheeky innuendos – they became the jewel in ITV’s crown. The pairing proved so popular they also co-hosted and the. However, things reportedly turned sour when Fern discovered Phil was being paid more. Following this, she quit and jumped ship to Channel 4 for her own, hosted travel shows and found a new career as an author.