Holly Willoughby emotional as This Morning announces major move as show to air live from Buckingham Palace
23.05.2022 - 13:11
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Holly Willoughby appeared emotional as a huge announcement was made at the start of This Morning. The first show of the week kicked off with the usual titles before the presenter and co-host Phillip Schofield appeared live from the studio.
And there was no time to waste as Holly said: "Hello, welcome to Monday's This Morning. It is the start of a brand new week and we have a very exciting announcement...."
The camera then panned away from the duo, who were sat in their usual spot at the breakfast bar next to the studio kitchen, to show two royal guards either side of the ITV set's doors. Upon royal fanfare, Gyles Brandreth appeared, in another novelty jumper, and finally revealed the news.
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"Dear Mr Schofield and Ms Willoughby, you have been given a royal appointment for tomorrow (Tuesday) as you will be broadcasting live from Buckingham Palace to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee."
As the hosts grinned, Gyles continued: "You will be taking a look back at the Queen's magnificent 70 years of sovereign with a host of special guests. We look forward to welcoming you live, 10 o'clock tomorrow morning as the celebrations begin at Buckingham Palace."
Holly then screeched: "I'm so excited. It's almost making me cry," she laughed. Phillip then said to Gyles: "Beautifully done, any tips?" to which he replied: "No tIps at all but if you want to give something to the butler as you leave, he'll be very grateful."
"How incredible," Holly went on: "Downton Abbey, now Buckingham Palace. We do get the keys to all the best houses in Britain." Phillip agreed: "We really do," before adding: "This is the best one."
The 60-year-old then told