TV’s Fern Britton dazzled viewers of The One Show last night (November 4) as they commented on the star’s apparent continued weight loss.
The star joined hosts Gethin Jones and Alex Jones on the BBC One show to speak about her new book, The Older I Get.
Fern Britton admits ‘I had to get fit’
“This is kind of you reflecting on turning 60 and the years that followed,” Alex explained.
“When I was 60, my mum was still alive. But by the time I was 61, she wasn’t. She died and a year later my father died and then a year later my marriage died. And then the pandemic happened,” Fern explained, referencing her split from Phil Vickery in 2020.
“And I found myself for the first time in my life, aged 63, not being able to see a future and thinking, I’m stuck, what’s happened?”
The presenter then added: “So, cutting a long story short, I revived myself by getting on my bike and running and getting my shoulder fixed. That was a huge turning point because I had to get fit for the anesthetic.
“And all that time I realised I was repowering myself,” she said.
Fern Britton fans comment on her weight loss
The star’s words and her appearance struck a chord with those watching at home.
“Hi Fern, I saw you on The One Show tonight and you looked beautiful. You were stunning,” said one fan. “You look amazing,” said another commenting on her weight loss. “Love this outfit.”
You have lost sooo much weight.
“You look amazing Fern, and I found your words inspiring too,” said another.
“She’s shed some timber since the last time I’ve seen her, well done,” said another. “You have lost sooo much weight,” another agreed.
Others said that Fern’s getting “younger by the day”.
“Looking great this evening on The One Show – younger by the day,” said one. “How hell are you 67? That’s insane. Looking incredible,” said another.
‘My gastric band still has its powers’
Fern has been open about her weight loss following gastric band surgery in 2006. She revealed that she lost five stone, dropping from a size 22 to a 12. She’s also shared her fitness routine on Instagram.
Fern enjoys cycling, yoga and walking, and has also done the Couch to 5k challenge.
Recently Fern revealed to Women and Home that, despite being almost 20 years old now, her gastric band still has an impact on her eating habits. She shared: “Although my gastric band is an old one, it still has its powers.
“Good food finds it hard to get through, but you can still eat chocolate and drink wine.”
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