Farewell Fern Britton

After ten years of presenting the show, Fern Britton has finally said goodbye to the This Morning sofa.

Fern, who also celebrates her 52nd birthday today, was greeted by a throng of celebrity well-wishers, including Michael Ball, Matthew Kelly and John Barrowman.

Speaking in an earlier interview, Fern said: "I want my successor to have a great time - the moment's right for someone else to have a go.

"The next thing will be a comparison between me and the goddess who replaces me on This Morning. But that's fine."

Fern wiped away the tears as video tributes rolled in from Danny Dyer, Johnny Vegas, Ricky Gervias and her former co-presenter John Leslie.

She will be replaced by Holly Willoughby who already presents Dancing On Ice with fellow This Morning host Phillip Schofield.

As a tribute to Fern's sterling work over the past ten years, we've rounded up some of her best moments.

Uranus: Fern attempts to say "Uranus" before erupting into hysterics.

Muffin madness: Chaos ensues after Phil Vickery utters the immortal words "You like a bit of Muffin don't you Fern"

Gastric band confession: After weeks of intense tabloid speculation, Fern admits to having a gastric band fitted.

Mr Puff: Fern howls at a reader's letter.

Dunking beef: Fern and Phil go to pieces after Fern says "You don't mind dunking a little bit of beef, do you?"

Will you miss Fern and Phil's antics and will Holly Willoughby be able to live up to her predecessor? Have your say now.