FERN Britton is planning to break her silence on the end of her 20-year marriage.

The former This Morning star “won’t hold back” on the breakdown of her relationship with the show’s celebrity chef, Phil Vickery, in Celebrity Big Brother.

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Fern Britton pictured entering the Celebrity Big Brother HouseCredit: Rex

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She expressed her excitement at this new ‘adventure’Credit: Rex

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Exes Fern and Phil VickeryCredit: Rex
It comes after she confessed to insiders about “losing trust” after the end of her marriage in 2020.

The 66-year-old, who has since moved to Cornwall, told CBB hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best she was “excited for a new adventure” as she arrived at last night’s live launch.

“Fern spoke to producers in hiding about the breakdown of her marriage, she was really honest,” our source said.

“She’s been really opening up and says she will talk about it in the House. Fern thinks it’s time for her to open up about the divorce and let it all out.

“It’s made her lose trust in men because they were together for 20 years. When the relationship broke down it was a really difficult time for her.

“She’s hoping with CBB it’s a really good chance to clear all the rumours up once and for all.

“It’s also an opportunity for her to step out on her own because even when she was on This Morning, her ex Phil was there.”

Phil was pictured locking lips with Fern’s best friend Lorraine Stanton, 58, two years after their split.

He went on to insist they’re “just mates” despite their passionate embrace, which was caught on camera.

Opening up about her decision to take part in CBB, Fern said: “I said yes because I could do with an adventure and that was it.

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“Here I am, 67 in the summer and still looking forward to an adventure and everybody who’s approaching 60 or is around this age, you can so easily lose confidence.”

She’s also set to reveal all about her famous fallout with This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield.

Phil was axed by ITV in May after admitting to having an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a much younger male colleague.

Fern said: “Apparently I’ve signed up to spill the beans! Well, right now, I can tell you that I think let’s approach with caution and kindness.

“It’s fair to say that towards the end we were not getting on. Things were tricky.”

Fern first stepped onto the This Morning set in 1993, when she was drafted in as a guest host.

In 1999, Fern was given the job full-time and began her stint alongside John Leslie. Phillip took over from him in 2002.

Fern quit the show in 2009 amid reports of tension between her and Phil. She was replaced by Holly Willoughby.

Four years later Phil told heat: “We were involved in the show and mates at the time, but we don’t really… we’re not in touch now.”

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Fern’s ex-hubby Phil smooching her best palCredit: MJ-Pictures.com

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The duo hosted This Morning together before Fern quit in 2009Credit: Getty