The pal of Fern Britton seen exchanging a kiss with the presenter's ex-husband Phil Vickery has spoken out for the reason that stunning photos emerged.
Lorraine Stanton, 58, has shared that her marriage is over and her household goes by means of a 'robust time'. The 58-year-old has moved out of the household house she shares with husband Simon and their two youngsters.
She instructed the Mail On-line how shifting out had nothing to do with the discharge of the photographs on Wednesday. The feedback come after Fern spoke out about feeling 'heartbroken' and 'betrayed' because the pair appeared like two youngsters in love.
The Mirror stories a declare from Lorraine's husband Simon that he doesn't know when he could have an opportunity to talk to his estranged spouse in regards to the current snaps of her and Fern's ex-husband. He revealed Lorraine has not been at their £1million nation house in Windermere 'for some time'.
Fern, 61, has damaged her silence about her ex-husband and pal being noticed collectively, two years on from their shock break up - with the pair snapped trying very cosy as they kissed and embraced each other on the road throughout a current outing in London.
Lorraine - who has identified Fern, 65, for many years - carried a Fortnum & Mason bag as she leaned over a suitcase and an in a single day bag for the kiss.An onlooker claimed the pair seemed like "youngsters in love" throughout their romantic jaunt, and added how "that shall be simply so hurtful for Fern".
However regardless of stories the star feels 'bizarre and awkward' in regards to the state of affairs, it appears Fern is unbothered by the photographs of Fern and Lorraine trying shut, tweeting on Friday morning at 10.05am: "Good morning all. Simply to clear up any issues re @TheSun entrance web page. It isn't true."
Breaking her silence on the pictures of her and Phil on Friday [September 30, Lorraine said: "It's a difficult time for me and the family. I don't actually live in the marital home anymore and it's got nothing to do with the latest incident over the pictures."
"We are going through a grieving period as a family, and I've also just lost my step father. My children are feeling very vulnerable, and they are very upset about the whole situation," she added when speaking to the MailOnline.
Lorraine didn't elaborate on when exactly she left her family home, and refused to address the pictures of her and Phil directly when speaking to the publication on Friday.
Fern and Lorraine appeared to be the best of friends prior to the pictures obtained by The Sun being published - often holidaying together and sharing snaps of each other across social media.
Phil often interacted with his then-wife's friend on Twitter - referring to her as 'Loz' several times and the pair seemingly both sharing an interest in the coffee chain Costa. Over the years, Phil would also chat to Lorraine on social media and join conversations between his then-wife and her pal.
Lorraine's Twitter account is now set to private, but based on Phil's replies, it appears the two had a few inside jokes and were even pictured together at the Cumbria Life Magazine Food & Drink Awards together in March 2020 - two months on from Phil and Fern announcing their split.
Like Phil, Lorraine appears to work in the food business, with her Twitter bio currently reading: "Hospitality through & through [smile emoji] To present & share a smile it’s so worthwhile." Her location is listed because the Lake District.
Fern and Phil introduced their separation in January 2020 through an announcement on Twitter which learn: "After greater than 20 pleased years collectively, [we] have determined to go our separate methods. We'll all the time share an ideal friendship and our pretty youngsters.
"We might recognize it if our privateness is revered at the moment. Thanks on your continued kindness and help."
The previous couple first struck up a romance in 1999 after they met on the set of Prepared Regular Prepare dinner - one yr on from Fern's break up from TV government Clive Jones.
The 2 stars share daughter, Winnie, 20, collectively from their time as a pair. Fern can be mum to Grace, 25, and twins Jack and Harry, 28, who she shares together with her ex-husband Clive.
Earlier this yr, Fern acknowledged her life was 'bloody excellent' as she opened up about her single life-style and mirrored on the tip of her relationship with Phil.
"This new chapter has come on the proper time for me. I do not need to be the poster lady for separation, although, as a result of lots of people undergo the identical factor," she instructed Prima journal in July.
The previous This Morning presenter added: "Typically, the kids go away house and also you take a look at one another and go, 'Ah, the place will we go from right here?' I solely want I used to be the type of one that might have persevered by means of that, however I could not."
Since splitting from Phil in 2020, Fern has been dwelling in Cornwall after shifting out of the household house in Buckinghamshire and specializing in her profession with no plans to this point anytime quickly.
Ferne beforehand defined how her marriage together with her ex-husband ended after one heartbreaking dialog.
She defined to Girl & Residence journal: "We merely wanted to observe our personal paths. Over time we realised we weren't essentially having the type of life we as soon as did. It appeared proper to say 'thanks' and transfer on.
"However we do have a great friendship. Phil and I had the best enjoyable collectively and now we have essentially the most lovely daughter collectively, Winnie.... as so we'll all the time be linked."
Fern added: "Life has modified for me within the final 10 years, particularly with my profession. So it is pretty to suppose I can simply think about writing, the children and getting on with life. This feels fairly comfy, and Phil and I knew it was the fitting factor to do."
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