So, Fern Britton's job is up for grabs – but who will get it?

Posted by heatworld on Thursday 26 Mar 2009

Filed under: Fern Britton, Fiona Phillips, Holly Willoughby, Kerry Katona, Philip Schofield, This Morning

While we're very sad about Fern Britton leaving our screens in July, we can't help but feel a tiny bit excited about just who will replace her. Betting folk over at Paddy Power have already compiled a list of those they think could be in line for the job – and some of them are just...well... A bit silly, really. In at the top with odds of 5/4 is Ruth Langsford, who already stands in regularly for Fern and she is followed closely by GMTV's recently departed Fiona Phillips, who's on odds of 5/1. Just below them is Phillip Schofield's Dancing On Ice co-host Holly Willoughby, and she's on odds of 6/1. Right at the bottom of the list, they've added (jokingly, we hope) Kerry Katona on odds of 500/1 and Pip's old Broom Cupboard pal Gordon the Gopher, who's got odds of 1000/1. We dare you to put a bet on him! Whoever does get Fern's job will have one of the most high-profile TV slots in the country, but they'll also have to get used to some very early mornings. Who do you think should get Fern's job, and who should definitely not get it?