From the studio rather than at home
Fernanda started at about 13.30 on TV and disappeared for an extended break between about 18.00 and around 20.30
On that return she performed on Webcam before returning Web Only around 21.30.
Around 23.45 she told us she'd be Webcam at 00.15 but instead around that time she appeared on Freeview.
At 1.00 her stream disappeared.
Reactions to her show varied, there were many end of an era remarks but I'd agree with the following. I thought it was muted, Fern
did nothing special, there were no guests, she didn't even wear any of her heritage outfits.
Of course a muted show by
Fernanda would be the best show many others ever do, still there was her uncanny ability to generate calls. One thing I did like was that that vile thing in her mouth had diisappeared.
I did have a wry smile because the odd contributor didn't know it was the last show. Another remark was the old one about the nature of conversations at night. It's just a fact of life.
When I've left things I've always been itching to go. Leave behind the politics and irritations of a job and move on.
Fernanda remarked on the mic about clearing out her locker, that brought back memories. I've no doubt that she'll genuinely miss catching up with our gossip on the phone but there must be lots of things she's not going to miss. As I write maybe Fern's
in her garden burning that fucking wig... no maybe she'll just give it to Thor
Despite the opinion of some she's determined to kill off
Fernanda Ferrari
once and for all but there's still some way to go. So far I've not noticed her name redesignated in S66's lists.
Thereafter they'll presumably be some input from Marcus. We've been advised of the future of the website, I'd expect Instagram and Twitter to continue in the same vein, maintained but no new material assuming that that's profitable.
Beyond remarking about time with family and moving on
Fernanda hasn't been drawn on her plans. That's a very capable person right there and in my experience they get bored answering the phone and she'll have to be in charge too.
Many have remarked of Studio 66's loss. Certainly a hit financially because income was virtually guaranteed but she's just one. Hire enough girls and you can make up. If I were senior manager I might be able ensure a more accurate guide if my star turn was on time.
And what about us?
Fortunately as a result of
Fernanda's
long notice many lovely girls have appeared on the radar and a bewildering number of them have won an award.
I think the hard thing is to sort the wheat from the chaff and settle on a favourite. Given the Government's desire to keep me and so many of us at home it looks like we'll have plenty of time to do it but first of all we've got to forget about that dark haired woman that used to be on.