Holly Willoughby 'kidnap and murder' suspect is 35 stone ex-Pizza Hut worker

Scots TV presenter Storm Huntley is now the bookies' favourite to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning.

Former football star Peter Crouch’s wife, Abbey Clancy, has been dubbed one of the favourites to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning, as she has an “affable nature”. The 37 year old and her husband Peter, 42, currently host their successful podcast together, The Therapy Crouch, where they chat openly about their marriage.

A Channel Five presenter has reportedly emerged as a front runner to take over Holly Willoughby's sought-after This Morning role. While ITV is said to be considering some of the biggest names in the industry, they are also reportedly considering up-and-coming talent. And now, Scottish TV presenter Storm Huntley, 36, is understood to be a favourite to take on the job.The TV star presents segments on Channel 5's Jeremy Vine programme and also has her own spin-off of the show called Storm Huntley.

Scottish TV presenter Storm Huntley, 36, has been tipped as a 'front runner' to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning following her shock announcement last week that she was stepping down from the flagship ITV programme after 14 years.

Holly Willoughby made a shocking announcement earlier this week confirming she would be stepping down from her hosting duties on This Morning after 14 years of presenting the flagship programme.

After a 14-year stint on ITV's This Morning, Holly Willoughby has bid farewell to the iconic daytime show. Her decision has taken many viewers by surprise, but according to PR expert Edward Coram-James, her exit was inevitable due to her ambition to future-proof her career. The shift towards streaming-based content on platforms like Netflix and Amazon has prompted Holly to explore new presenting opportunities and diversify her portfolio.

allegedly plotting to abduct and murder her.Willoughby, who co-hosted ITV’s “This Morning” for 14 years, announced Tuesday she would not return to the program following a “difficult decision” in the best interest of her husband and three children. “To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much,” Willoughby said in a statement. “This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together.

This Morning returned to screens on Wednesday (October 11) for the first time since Holly Willoughby announced she was stepping down from her role on the ITV show. Holly, who has presented This Morning for the last 14 years, shared a statement to her Instagram on Tuesday revealing her decision to depart from the programme.

This Morning stars Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary led messages to Holly Willoughby following her announcement that she will not return to the ITV programme.

Shirley Ballas has spoken out on the terrifying alleged kidnap plot against Holly Willoughby admitting the news has made her 'nervous'.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed she is being more 'cautious' about her own personal safety since the alleged Holly Willoughby's 'kidnap plot'. Holly Willoughby is currently on 'indefinite leave' from This Morning following an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' her. Gavin Plumb appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday, 6 October, charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap of the star.

Phillip Schofield has reached out to his former best pal Holly Willoughby, following news of an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.The ex-This Morning co-presenters, who worked together on the show for 14 years, have been estranged since his dramatic departure from the ITV programme in May. But Phil has now offered his support to the 42 year old, after he was "horrified" by the allegations about a threat to kidnap her. Phil's "welcomed" olive branch comes after security guard Gavin Plumb was charged with soliciting a US hitman to commit murder, and incitement to commit kidnap.

Phillip Schofield reached out to his former best pal Holly Willoughby after she was the target of an alleged kidnap and murder plot.

Holly Willoughby has been placed on 'indefinite leave' from This Morning following an alleged murder and kidnap plot.

British TV presenter Holly Willoughby will stay off screen for the rest of the month, after a plot to kidnap and murder her was foiled a few days ago.

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.

Phillip Schofield has reached out to former best friend Holly Willoughby after hearing of the alleged plot to kidnap and murder her. Sources close to Phil, who co-hosted This Morning with Holly for 14 years, said he was sickened by the claims.

A thirty six year old man has been accused of soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap in connection with This Morning's Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday, 6 October , after being held by officers on Wednesday.

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