Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary and more send their best wishes to Willoughby.
Following Holly Willoughby’s announcement yesterday (Tuesday 10th October) that she has now left her role hosting This Morning, her colleagues on the show have been sharing their reaction to the news.
Commenting on Willoughby’s Instagram post announcing her departure, in which she said she was making her “difficult goodbye” for the sake of herself and her family, Alison Hammond commented: “This is a very sad day ! Love you.”
Meanwhile, Dermot O’Leary added: “Nothing but love and respect for you and yours. X”
Willoughby’s departure came after she has been absent from the show this week, following the news that a man has been charged with soliciting to commit murder over an alleged plot to kidnap her.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain, former This Morning presenter Richard Madeley said that Willoughby had done a “very brave and wise and courageous thing” in deciding to “put her family first”.
‘I think that Holly’s done a very brave, wise and courageous thing.’
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) October 11, 2023
Richard Madeley, one of This Morning’s first presenters, offers his opinion on Holly Willoughby’s decision to leave the show after presenting it for 14 years. pic.twitter.com/6pm4tuSpFe
Other This Morning contributors adding their thoughts on Willoughby’s departure included Clodagh McKenna, who said: “Your star will continue to shine everywhere you go. You have given us all so much love and light, in front and behind the cameras. I am so grateful for everything you have given me… I love you so much darling beautiful Holly, the sunshine of our days”.
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Meanwhile, Ferne McCann said: “So sad. You have been brilliant, beautiful and always so welcoming.”
James Martin added: “Big love to you and your family see you soon and the door is always open for lunch or dinner …x”
Dr Zoe Williams commented: “Love you Holly. Thank you so much for all that you’ve done to welcome me, and support with nothing but kindness and a load of great laughs over the years.”
Before Willoughby’s departure, it was previously expected that she would continue presenting the show without a full-time co-host, following the departure of Phillip Schofield.
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