Holly Willoughby fights tears on This Morning and says 'it's hard' after tribute to co-star following second death in weeks

This Morning hosts Craig Doyle and Josie Gibson returned to the helm of the show and kicked off a new week with some 'lovely news'. The pair revealed that the ITV daytime programme's Dr Sara Kayat has given birth to her second child.

Holly Willoughby has pulled out of the Pride Of Britain Awards amid the alleged 'kidnap and murder plot' that is said to have left the star 'distraught'. The 42 year old mum of three was forced to miss her This Morning presenting job last Thursday, 5 October, after police informed her of the terrifying threat on her life. She is thought to be on 'indefinite leave' from This Morning, and will not be attending the Pride of Britain Awards on Sunday, 8 October, according to The Sun.

This Morning host Holly Willoughby is reportedly now on “indefinite leave” from her presenting role following the arrest of a man who allegedly planned to kidnap her.On Friday (October 6), Gavin Plumb, 36, from Essex, appeared in court charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder Willoughby.Plumb, 36, was charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap. The charges state the defendant is accused of planning to assemble a “kidnap and restraint kit” and encouraging a third party to travel to the UK to carry out the alleged offences.The court heard that Plumb is alleged to have conspired online with another man and created a “detailed plan” to carry out the alleged offences.

This Morning presenter.Plumb, 36, was charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap. The charges state the defendant is accused of planning to assemble a “kidnap and restraint kit” and encouraging a third party to travel to the UK to carry out the alleged offences.The court heard that Plumb is alleged to have conspired online with another man and created a “detailed plan” to carry out the alleged offences.

A 36-year-old man has appeared in court accused of plotting to kidnap and murder This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby.

Richard Madeley has revealed he got in touch with Phillip Schofield following his ITV exit to offer a message of support. The former This Morning host called Phillip’s sacking from the show “brutal” and said he felt “very sorry” for the presenter, after he left the show after admitting an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger colleague. Phillip had been a regular presenter on the show for over 20 years and it is still being decided who will replace him following his departure.

A man has been charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb, 36, is accused of incitement to commit rape, soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap.

This Morning fans were surprised to see Alison Hammond on the show as they tuned into the penultimate episode of the week. The presenter suddenly replaced Holly Willoughby on the ITV daytime show on Thursday (October 5) and took to the helm with Jose Gibson.

This Morning star Josie Gibson reportedly feels ‘betrayed’ after it emerged Ben Shephard was in line to become Phillip Schofield’s replacement on the show. Good Morning Britain host Ben, 48, wowed viewers as he stood in as a presenter on This Morning last month.

Ben Shephard is a man in high demand at the moment after a string of successful appearances on This Morning, fronting the show alongside Holly Willoughby.The presenter, 48, was a massive hit amongst fans, with many hoping he will become a regular fixture as Holly searches for her permanent co-host, following the step-down of Phillip Schofield. However, he is more often seen earlier in the day on Good Morning Britain, where he frequently appears alongside Susanna Reid.

Holly Willoughby's has sent a little goodbye and thank you message to Ben Shephard after he spent a few days alongside her on This Morning. The Good Morning Britain star won praise from viewers of the ITV daytime show after he returned to front the show for the first time in six years.

Holly Willoughby was left hiding in her own hands after she seemingly made a bit of a sex confession live on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (September 27) alongside Ben Shephard.

Holly Willoughby appeared to confirm she would be returning to her Dancing On Ice presenting duties following Phillip Schofield's ITV drama. On Tuesday Morning's show (26 September) Holly and her co-star Ben Shephard revealed who the first celebrity taking part in the 2024 show would be.

This Morning fans have said the show has found 'the one' to replace Phillip Schofield after Holly Willoughby was seen 'having trouble'. Ben Shephard has won praise from viewers of the ITV daytime show after he returned to front the show for the first time in six years.

Holly Willoughby’s new This Morning co-star has been revealed as none other than Good Morning Britain star Ben Shephard.The TV presenter is set to join Holly on the famous daytime sofa on Monday morning, stepping in for Irish star Craig Doyle, who has been appearing on and off for a few months. At the end of Friday's show, Ben was announced as the latest person to join the This Morning family by fellow presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.

Good Morning Britain viewers have sent messages of support to Nicola Roberts after she made an emotional appearance on the show. The Girls Aloud star was live in the studio of the ITV news programme on Friday (September 22) to chat to hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard.

This Morning viewers were hot onto social media to share their thoughts after Bobby Brazier discussed appearing in Strictly Come Dancing. The EastEnders actor appeared on the famous sofa on Wednesday (September 20) alongside dance partner Dianne Buswell as they spoke to Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary.

This Morning fans have shared Holly Willougby's concern after a woman was 'taken out' live on air. The presenter was back fronting the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (September 20) alongside Dermot O'Leary from the safety and comfort of the London-based studio.

Holly Willoughby has sent fans wild with a stunning £25 skirt from Marks and Spencer. As temperatures continue to drop, leather mini skirts are a must have in your autumn winter wardrobe - and Holly has found the perfect one. The daytime TV star looked incredible in a leather-look mini skirt from M&S as she posed for a photo on Monday, September 4.

Holly Willoughby has shared how she spent her extended summer holiday away from presenting This Morning, sharing some snaps to her lifestyle website, Wylde Moon.The TV star, 42, revealed that in early August she and her husband Dan Baldwin jetted off to Tuscany, Italy, where they celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary. In a post titled "Postcards from the Summer 2023", Holly wrote: "Our 16th wedding anniversary collided with Blur’s 35th anniversary reunion tour, and as life-long fans, Dan and I went to go and see them perform in Lucca, Tuscany.