Fearne Cotton reminisced about getting fired by Simon Cowell and shared the amazing present that Sharon Osbourne bestowed upon her after departing from the spin-off series of The X Factor, called The Xtra Factor.
In 2007, the 43-year-old television host appeared on the show for a single season. Later on, her friend Holly Willoughby took over the hosting duties.
During a recent Instagram video, Fearne took her followers on a tour of her closet and shared that she had effectively been let go from the series, but as compensation, received a Prada handbag from Sharon.
She started by saying, ‘I may seem to be mentioning names excessively, but aren’t you curious about the stories?’
‘Sharon Osbourne generously presented this bag to me as a gift, following my completion of Xtra Factor long ago. Unfortunately, I was let go from the show around that time, but I did manage to receive this bag in the process.’
Fearne displayed the brand-new, vibrant pink designer handbag that came in its original packaging, then proceeded to explore the remainder of her closet.
Previously popular in children’s television on CITV and CBBC, and later known for her work on BBC Radio 1, Celebrity Juice, a stint hosting The Xtra Factor, and a brief tenure on Love Island, Fearne has since chosen to focus on her wellness brand Happy Place instead of broadcasting.
In an interview with The Times last year, she expressed: “I’ve been fired countless times, sometimes without even being informed about it. It’s like coming back to find someone else in my position.
The situation seems like a grand play. You’ve set up a Monopoly board and are navigating your pieces, aiming to avoid any pitfalls along the way.
The scene is reminiscent of a game show. With a Monopoly setup before you, you’re maneuvering your tokens cautiously to steer clear of potential hazards.
In another corner, I’ve been openly sharing my own struggles as a solo mom since parting ways with my partner Jesse Wood. The tears that once flowed freely have noticeably diminished now.
During a very open conversation since her divorce from a long-term partner, the television personality confessed that on certain days, she finds herself weeping in her vehicle, overwhelmed by the challenge of managing both her duties as a single parent to two small children and her busy media profession.
In my latest conversation with Women’s Health Magazine’s freshly launched podcast, Just As Well, I shared that I seem to be juggling an endless array of responsibilities and, honestly, don’t always feel that I’m excelling in any one area.
As a devoted single mom, I can’t help but feel like I’m constantly playing a high-stakes game of juggling – balancing work, home life, and everything in between. It’s relentless, it’s intense, and sometimes it feels like I’m dropping balls left and right in all the essential areas.
On Monday morning, I unfortunately didn’t have any breakfast options the kids enjoyed. I had cereal, but forgot the milk. I also had butter, but no bread. In a desperate attempt to make pancakes, I realized I was out of maple syrup. It felt like a complete kitchen disaster.
Fearne went on to explain, “I’m constantly juggling a multitude of tasks, not really excelling at any one thing in particular, but finding pleasure in the majority of it. In essence, that’s how I’d describe my experience.
Last December, the experienced host shared that she’d ended her 10-year marriage with Jesse, who is the son of Rolling Stones’ bass guitarist Ronnie Wood, after a decade together.
Fearne, the host of “The Happy Place” podcast, mentioned that she manages numerous tasks by making lists and finds comfort in her female friendships, especially during challenging days.
She commented: ‘When I let the balls fall, I might get a little upset. At times, I shed tears in my car, reach out to one of my closest friends and ask, “Are you going through a tough time as well?” To which they often respond, “Yes, me too.” And then, I feel relieved… I’m not the only one struggling.’
‘And then crack on. And then it feels slightly better the next day.’
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2025-08-15 11:18