Will Fergie, Duchess of York, replace Fern Britton on ITV's This Morning?

Settled as No

Former children's TV presenter Holly Willoughby has been confirmed as the new co-host of ITV1's This Morning.
She will take over from Fern Britton, who leaves the flagship daytime show later this week.
Phillip Schofield, who worked with Willoughby on Dancing with Ice, said she was "at the top of everybody's list to pick up where Fern leaves off".
Willoughby said in a statement that This Morning had "always been the ultimate dream job for me".
"To spend my days sat next to Phil on the sofa just makes it that bit extra special," she added.
"Now I just can't wait for it all to start."

Background:

Background: Sarah Ferguson has made a name for herself Stateside being a special corresspondent for NBC, a host on CNN's Larry King show and on ABC's The View. However she's yet to break into UK TV.

With the departure of much loved Fern Britton from the housewives' staple morning show, This Morning, there is a long list of possible replacements. It looks like Fergie has now joined the list.

Will she be Fern's replacement?

There is also a multiple outcome market on Fern's replacement here.

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source. Please note, I have no idea when this is likely to be announced. I have set the suspend date for August 8th, but the suspend date could be moved by the Category Editor if there is still no news by then.

Forecast history %

Yes

11%

89%

Settled as No on Wed 15th Jul 2009 10:53am PST

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Suspend date: Sat 1st Aug 2009 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Wed 15th Jul 2009 10:53am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Wed 15th Jul 2009 5:30am PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 10%

Action history:

Created Mon 8th Jun 2009 1:12am PST by

lesley [Admin]

Suspended Wed 15th Jul 2009 10:46am PST by

jenniandboys [Admin]

Settled as 'No' Wed 15th Jul 2009 10:53am PST by

jenniandboys [Admin]

: Former children's TV presenter Holly Willoughby has been confirmed as the new co-host of ITV1's This Morning.
She will take over from Fern Britton, who leaves the flagship daytime show later this week.
Phillip Schofield, who worked with Willoughby on Dancing with Ice, said she was "at the top of everybody's list to pick up where Fern leaves off".
Willoughby said in a statement that This Morning had "always been the ultimate dream job for me".
"To spend my days sat next to Phil on the sofa just makes it that bit extra special," she added.
"Now I just can't wait for it all to start."

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