She split from Grant Bovey in 2013 - after he cheated on her with a woman half her age.
Now Anthea Turner has revealed the fallout the separation had on not just her, but stepdaughter Lily, as they made a joint appearance on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine.
The former Blue Peter host, 59, still has a great relationship with Lily, 27, who is Grant's child from his first marriage to Della Chapman.
Close bond: Anthea Turner has revealed the fallout her divorce from Grant Bovey had on not just her, but stepdaughter Lily, as they made a joint appearance on Wednesday's Lorraine
Discussing their strong bond, Anthea mused: 'I often get into conversations with people about our relationship.
'You are my daughter in every sense of the word even thought I didn't give birth to you.'
While Lily responded: 'A lot of women my age could benefit from having a friend like Anthea, you have all the answers don't you?'