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Holly Willoughby is saying goodbye to ITV’s This Morning.
Days after it was revealed that she was the target in an alleged kidnapping and murder plot, Holly, 42, announced that she was leaving the British morning talk show after 14 years.
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“To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much,” Holly wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, Oct. 10. “This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together. Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you.”
“Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers,” Holly continued. “You’ve been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day.”
Holly went on to give a special shout-out to This Morning‘s original hosts Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
“Richard and Judy said ‘we only look after this show, it will always belong to the viewers,’” Holly added. “It’s been an honour to just be part of it’s story and I know this story has many chapters left to go.”
“Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family,” Holly – who shares three children with husband Dan Baldwin — concluded. “I will miss you all so much.”
Holly has been absent from This Morning for the past few days after Gavin Plumb was arrested in the UK for his alleged plan to kidnap the TV personality.
Plumb, 36 appeared in court on Oct. 6 on accusations of “soliciting, encouraging, persuading, endeavouring to persuade or proposing to a third party” to murder Holly, BBC reported. He will remain in “custody to appear for a plea hearing” on Nov. 3.
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Holly Willoughby confirmed her exit from This Morning on Tuesday, October 10 after a whirlwind of a year for the star.
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It's been a tough year for This Morning, with the show seeing more presenter switch ups in the last six months than it has over its three decade plus run. Just yesterday, national treasure Holly Willoughby shocked the nation by stepping down from her role after 14 years as she said goodbye to the iconic sofa for good.The 42 year took to Instagram to announce her departure, sharing that she made the decision for "me and my family." But of course, long before Holly arrived on the scene, This Morning was home to a string of iconic presenters, some who served long stints and others who swiftly moved on to pastures new.
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