Downcast Holly Willoughby seen for the first time amid Phillip Schofield scandal
01.06.2023 - 13:39
/ ok.co.uk
Holly Willoughby has been pictured for the first time since Phillip Schofield’s affair admission. Holly’s This Morning co-host of 13 years, Phillip, 61, resigned from ITV last Friday and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.The relationship took place while the TV star was still married to wife Stephanie Lowe and before he came out publicly as gay.
Mum-of-three Holly has been away from This Morning for the past two weeks, having taken an early holiday after news of Phillip’s departure from the show emerged.The 42 year old is set to return to the couch on Monday, June 5 after the half-term break, with Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary hosting in her absence. Holly has now been seen for the first time amid the scandal, pictured on holiday in Portugal with her family.
Visiting a local Portuguese restaurant, Holly is seen surrounded by her family including her children and her mum, Linda.The star is seen casually dressed as she sits at the table and chats to her loved ones, wearing a cute white patterned knit cardigan and a brown trilby hat. Her signature blonde hair is worn in a low ponytail, while she also dons dark sunglasses.The holiday pictures come amid questions about Holly’s return to This Morning – but she is said to have no intention of quitting her hosting duties.
A source told The Sun: “She has made it clear she was one of the people Phil lied to and she has nothing to hide. “She will return to This Morning as planned on Monday and carry on like the professional she is.
“Holly has been affected by Phil’s actions and it has been very difficult. She is devoted to This Morning, however, and will continue to do the best job she can
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