Fern signs two-year ITV deal
TELEVISION presenter Fern Britton has signed a deal to remain at ITV for a further two years, the company has confirmed.
The announcement followed newspaper reports that the presenter, who was recently at the centre of controversy over her gastric band surgery, had accepted a £700,000-a-year deal to continue hosting This Morning.
One paper said the payment was the same as that in her existing contract.
But a spokeswoman for ITV would not confirm the sum and said the presenter's salary was a "private matter" adding: "We're really happy that Fern's staying."
Britton said: "I'm delighted to continue my work with This Morning and I'm looking forward to developing the new opportunities that I'm exploring with ITV."
With Britton and co-host Phillip Schofield at the helm, ITV1's This Morning will enter its 20th year this autumn.
Dianne Nelmes of ITV Productions said: "Fern Britton is a rare talent who is loved by the millions of viewers who watch This Morning."
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19 July 2008 8:23 AM
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