ITV This Morning's Fern Britton 'sacked from show' after showing true feelings

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TV veteran Fern Britton has reflected on being axed from a programme following her frank critique to one of the producers.
She revealed the precarious nature of the television industry in light of ITV's recent decision to cut roughly half of its 440 daytime production staff, conceding that it's "not an easy industry".
In an interview with the i newspaper's 7 Days magazine, Fern recounted an incident where she called out a producer's poor show guidance. "I worked with a producer on a show years ago and she was giving me instructions that were utter nonsense," she said.
"I went, 'This is rubbish. This isn't any kind of research. This is all wrong.' Within a week I was off that show."
During her time as host of After Five in the mid-1990s, Fern had her first child and was dismissed shortly after when post-natal depression led her to weep during a sensitive interview with a terminally ill cancer patient, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Circa 2001, while co-hosting This Morning with John Leslie, Fern shared how she was pressured to return swiftly postpartum, facing an ultimatum: "There's no job for you."
Fern ultimately parted ways with the beloved show amid reputed conflicts with Phillip Schofield, who stepped in for Leslie.
Refuting claims that she left her television show due to a pay dispute, she clarified: "There was also a persistent rumour that I left because Phillip was being paid more than me and I always say to people 'Why would I leave a show to go to nothing if I was worried about money?'".
She has kept the details of her final breaking point with Schofield private, but in an interview with Ray D'Arcy, she hinted at the severity of the situation: "Something happened and I thought, 'That's it really' and I walked away and resigned. I was treated pretty poorly, actually. And after a while I just thought, 'Sod it'."
Her experience on Strictly Come Dancing at the age of 55 brought further challenges, as she claimed her dance partner Artem Chigvintsev was physically rough and unsupportive.
Reflecting on a particularly difficult moment, she shared: "I remember once I burst into tears and sobbed that I wasn't enjoying it, Artem's response was, 'You're rubbish, that's why you're not enjoying it,' so I picked myself up and ploughed on."
She acknowledged the harsh realities of the television industry, noting it can be even tougher for those working behind the scenes: "It's harder for the people behind [the cameras] because they're having to deal with the budgets and with `upstairs'. Presenters, you've got to take it on the chin and you're lucky to be there, really".
At the same time, she acknowledges the rationale behind the significant job cuts ordered by management: "There are times when everything does need a reset. So maybe that's it. Maybe they're planning a reset."
Now 67, Fern enjoys a contented life in Cornwall, having carved out a successful career as a best-selling author, separate from her television endeavours. Yet, she still makes occasional TV appearances and is set to return to ITV with a new six-part series titled 'Fern Britton: Inside the Vet's'.
Speaking about the upcoming show, she expressed her excitement: "Every pet has their story and every owner has theirs, so I'm absolutely thrilled to be part of this new series for ITV. Animals have always been a huge love of mine and getting a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work the veterinary team does every day has been a privilege."
She added: "Handing your pet over to the vet for any procedure is a worrying time. This series gives us a glimpse of what happens beyond the consulting room door, and is full of heart, fascinating stories, and, of course, plenty of adorable animals-I can't wait to share it with viewers!".