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Fern Britton pens cryptic message about survival after dig at ex-husband Phil Vickery

The celebrity chef is in a new relationship with Fern's friend

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Sharnaz Shahid
Deputy Online Editor
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Fern Britton has shared a cryptic message about survival just hours after appearing to take a swipe at her ex-husband Phil Vickery.

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Taking to Twitter, the former This Morning host touched upon feeling "content" and having "survived" in the candid tweet.

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"My life has been pretty good," she wrote. "Not always perfect or pleasing or easy but I wouldn't change those things. They didn't break me or wash me away as I expected. I survived.

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"Today, sitting with the cat in the Oct sun, I am content. It may not last long so I'll drink it in while I can."

Fern recently made headlines when her ex-husband Phil was photographed kissing one of her close friends last month.

In pictures released by the Sun, the 61-year-old celebrity chef was seen publicly kissing 58-year-old Lorraine Stanton during a date in London, and did little to hide their public display of affection. Hospitality worker Lorraine has been good friends with TV star Fern for many years.

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The TV star took to Twitter

Fern and Phil, meanwhile, announced their split in January 2020 after 20 years of marriage. The former couple share 21-year-old daughter Winnie.

This week, Fern then appeared to take a playful swipe at her ex, who famously starred in BBC's Ready Steady Cook between 1996 and 2010.

The 65-year-old took to Twitter to share a recipe with her fans, writing: "Can't beat @MaryBerrysFoods recipe for #CoqAuVin. Substituted onions for shallots and carrots for mushrooms @AuntBessies comfort dumplings popped on top. A supper drenched with innuendo."

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Fern and Phil were married for 20 years

Fern has chosen not to speak out about her ex-husband's new romance, although she did shut down recent speculation regarding her reaction.

At the time the pictures were published, the Sun claimed that Fern felt "betrayed" – something she strenuously denied. She tweeted: "Good morning all. Just to clear up any concerns re @TheSun front page. It is not true."

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