Holly Willoughby is 'a bag of nerves' amid career comeback following Phillip Schofield scandal
08.09.2023 - 19:55
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Holly Willoughby is a 'bag of nerves' after returning to This Morning following her extended summer break.
The 42-year-old recently returned to This Morning on Monday 4 September after an extended summer break in Portugal with her family after the Phillip Schofield scandal. After stepping down from the ITV show, Phillip admitted to an affair with a much younger male colleague and cut ties with the broadcaster.
Holly's return to This Morning has been met with mixed reviews, and that shone through at the NTA's when the flagship ITV show missed out on the Best Daytime Programme. While Holly has been trying to channel a calm persona on This Morning, a source close to the star says that the opposite is true.
The insider told Closer: “It looks like Holly has had a dreamy summer away, but the truth is she’s been a bag of nerves with the weight of the world on her shoulders, thanks to the drama swirling around This Morning. It hasn’t felt like a proper break because she’s been in constant contact with her management team, talking about the implications of Phil’s conduct, and what it means for her and the show.
“The ITV investigation is still rumbling on, and Holly was ruthlessly mocked online in the aftermath,” the source continues. “There has also been constant speculation about whether she would keep her job."
It's been reported that Holly hasn't spoken to her former best mate since the affair was made public knowledge and has been blanking his calls. The situation has taken its toll on Holly leaving her worried if she's made the right choice.
The insider added: “Holly’s been doing her best to stay calm, but there have been times where she has wondered if it was all worth it. There’s been so much stress piled on to her, all the
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