Fern Britton

This Morning chef Phil Vickery has confirmed he's dating his ex-wife Fern Britton's friend, Lorraine Stanton.

She told Prima Magazine: "This new chapter has come at the right time for me. [This Morning](/showbiz/tv-movies/thismorning/) chef split from Fern back in 2020 following 20 years of marriage and a daughter together. Phil Vickery has been spotted kissing Fern Britton's friend, two years after their split.

FERN Britton's best friend has revealed her marriage is over after she was pictured kissing Fern's ex-husband Phil Vickery.Fern's BFF Lorraine S.

I'm not at home and the moment and neither is my wife; she hasn't been there for a while.” The 58-year-old said: “It’s a difficult time for me and the family. My children are feeling very vulnerable, and they are very upset about the whole situation.” “They are two of the most important people in her life and them behaving this way in public will feel like a betrayal.” A pal told The Sun: “They look like teenagers in love and that will be just so hurtful for Fern. “They look like teenagers in love and that will be just so hurtful for her. A pal told The Sun: “Phil and Lorraine kissing on the street like this will be heartbreaking for poor Fern. “Behaving this way in public will feel like a betrayal.” Phil is understood to have stayed in a flat in the capital after shooting Tuesday’s show. Phil enjoyed a romantic walk with Lorraine before they disappeared into a plush Mayfair property as they were spotted looking loved-up in the capital. I don't actually live in the marital home anymore and it's got nothing to do with the latest incident over the pictures.” [Fern’s](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/fern-britton/) BFF Lorraine Stanton, 58, was [ spotted smooching her ex-husband](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19961407/fern-britton-ex-phil-vickery-smooching-best-pal-lorraine-stanton/), [This Morning](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/this-morning/) chef [Phil](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/3847622/phil-vickery-this-morning-chef/), 61, as they walked through London after a date.

This Morning's Phil Vickery has been spotted kissing his ex wife's pal Lorraine Stanton as the pair appear to embark on a new romance two years on from his ...

content from breaking news to Royals and TV - CLICK HERE](https://www.ok.co.uk/) There is life afterwards,” Fern added. Behaving this way in public will feel like a betrayal." "It was a bit of a tough time but we are getting through. [she’d been going through a “tough time”](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/fern-britton-phil-vickery-split-24537949). [Where are legendary This Morning hosts now from Fern Britton to John Leslie](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/daytime/this-morning-hosts-presenters-now-26875632) [This Morning fans gush over Alison Hammond's glam look during show return with Dermot](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/alison-hammond-returns-this-morning-28066354?int_source=nba) [The Chase’s Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan looks unrecognisable with blonde makeover](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/the-chase-jenny-blonde-hair-28090767?int_source=nba) [Love Island’s George and Mollie become step-siblings after parents meet on show set and marry](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/love-island-step-siblings-george-28087177?int_source=nba) [To read the very best of today’s Ok! [BBC Breakfast](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/bbc-breakfast)’s Carol Kirkwood, she said: "It's been hard, but there is life again. In the interview, Fern went on to discuss how difficult it had been to move to her new home in Cornwall, specifically noting that she “couldn’t face” unpacking boxes. [announced in 2020 that they were ending their marriage](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/fern-britton-phil-vickery-split-21389057) after 20 years, but insisted that they’ll “always share a great friendship”. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19961407/fern-britton-ex-phil-vickery-smooching-best-pal-lorraine-stanton/): “They look like teenagers in love and that will be just so hurtful for Fern. [Fern Britton](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/fern-britton)’s [ex husband Phil Vickery](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/phil-vickery-makes-awkward-slip-24437038), 61, has been seen kissing her best friend two years on from their messy separation. In photographs taken of the new flames, Lorraine – who has known Fern for many years – carried a Fortnum & Masum bag as she leaned over a suitcase and an overnight bag for a kiss from Phil.

After the photos of her ex-husband Phil Vickery kissing her best friend Lorraine Stanton surfaced, the TV host and presenter Fern Britton could not believe ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Philip Vickery](/topic/philip-vickery), 61, worked in a Michelin star hotel as Chef and is extremely popular in the UK. [chef](/topic/chef)who seems happy in the new company of Lorraine Stanton, and looks to have moved on, as per reports.

The publication claimed that Fern felt "betrayed" by the romance. But Fern has hit back, tweeting: "Good morning all. Just to clear up any concerns re @TheSun ...

If you're on Facebook, you can find our dedicated social media group on all things celeb [here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/393445517839575) [This Morning](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/this-morning) host and Phil split two years ago. But on the other hand, life is pretty bloody perfect right now and I'm happy with my company, so meeting someone would simply be icing on the cake." [here ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/). Fern previously spoke out about her dating life since the split. The publication claimed that Fern felt "betrayed" by the romance.

It comes following reports Fern was left "heartbroken" and "dumbstruck" following the release of the photos.

She said: "This new chapter has come at the right time for me. Do it for yourself." They look like teenagers in love and that will be just so hurtful for her. Just to clear up any concerns re [@TheSun](https://twitter.com/TheSun/) front page. Look into yourself and ask, 'How do I feel?' [This Morning](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/this-morning) presenter has taken to Twitter to saying: "Good morning all.