Fern Britton Sticks With Phil

23 June 2009

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Fern Britton will not end her on-screen partnership with Phillip Schofield.

The 'This Morning' presenter - who will leave the ITV daytime show next month - was though to also be pulling out of fronting ITV quiz show 'All Star Mr. and Mrs.' after discovering co-host of both shows Phillip was being paid more than her.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper she has now rethought her decision, however.

Fern doesn't want to completely leave Phillip behind anymore. She wanted to go it alone but she hasn't found any more presenting jobs. 'Mr. and Mrs.' is her only option.

The source said: "Fern doesn't want to completely leave Phillip behind anymore. She wanted to go it alone but she hasn't found any more presenting jobs. 'Mr. and Mrs.' is her only option."

It has been claimed Phillip earns £250,000 more a year for 'This Morning' and three times as much per show for 'Mr. and Mrs.' and its celebrity offshoot as Fern.

Fern resigned from 'This Morning' in March and also decided against presenting the British Soap Awards with Phillip earlier this year.

However, Fern, 51, has since struggled to find new work and was reportedly concerned a younger presenter could be drafted in on 'All Star Mr. and Mrs.'

Holly Willoughby, 28, Myleene Klass, 31, and Melanie Sykes, 38, are all reportedly been in talks to replace her on 'This Morning'.

An ITV spokesperson confirmed: "Fern has signed up for another series of 'Mr. and Mrs.'," but declined to say how much she will be paid.