Holly Willoughby kidnap trial latest as Gavin Plumb's chilling voicemails are heard in court

Several stars have left Hollywood behind for normal jobs despite having successful movie or TV careers.

Footage of Gavin Plumb's arrest has been shown in court as his trial continues. He is accused of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby, all of which he denies. Plumb, 37, was arrested at his flat in Harlow, Essex on 4 October 2023.

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It can’t be an easy time for Holly Willoughby right now, as she has, surely, been forced to relive the nightmare of alleged stalker Gavin Plumb as he began his trial in Chelmsford Crown Court - but she has the backing of a lot of well wishers. It emerged last October that the star had been the subject of a terrifying kidnap plot. She had been a much-loved mainstay on the show for 14 years, and just a week later, on October 10 2023, Holly announced that she was quitting ITV’s This Morning "for me and my family".

This week used to be nail-biting time in Hollywood as the studios nervously unfurled their summer blockbusters and prayed for lines at the box office. That time is bye-bye.

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A court has heard of a chilling plot to murder ITV's Holly Willoughby, with the accused security guard purchasing a "kidnap kit" of rope, metal cable ties, and handcuffs. Gavin Plumb, 37, stands accused of devising a plan to kidnap and assault the beloved This Morning presenter over a span of nearly two years until his arrest last October.

A security guard checked out an abandoned stud farm with cells to "keep" TV presenter Holly Willoughby after kidnapping her, a court has heard. Gavin Plumb, who is accused of masterminding a plot to kidnap, rape and murder Ms Willoughby, allegedly told another man she would be put in a van after a "home invasion" before being taken to "her new home and her new way of living".

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “The Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo was interviewed on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” (via Mediaite) and said she’s got a target on her back in Hollywood because she’s an actor who does not endorse Joe Biden for president. The Emmy-winning actor went on to say there are “a lot” of “quiet” Donald Trump supporters in Hollywood, suggesting they won’t go public with their support out of fear of being similarly criticized for going against Biden. “Is there a quiet Trump voter out there in Hollywood?” host Jesse Watters asked.

Jorgie Porter has been told she's 'glowing' as she continues to share updates after revealing she's pregnant. The Hollyoaks star revealed at the end of last month that she is expecting her second child with her fiancé Oliver Piotrowski.

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Queen Latifah has revealed she thought she would never make it in Hollywood, due to her look and size.

“Painful Lessons” podcast and addressed the “bizarre” accusations, years after some of his accusers shared alleged messages from Hammer in which he detailed sexual fetishes and a desire to eat their flesh.“There were things that people were saying about me that just felt so outlandish, that I was a cannibal,” Hammer said on the podcast. “Now, I’m able to sort of look at it with a sense of distance and perspective and be like ‘That’s hilarious,’ ” he continued.

Michaela Zee Armie Hammer has opened up about the allegations that derailed his career in Hollywood, saying that he’s now “grateful” for everything he went through the past three years. During an interview on the “Painful Lessons” podcast, Hammer reflected on the cannibalism accusations surrounding him in 2021, calling the situation “hilarious.” “People called me a cannibal, and everyone believed them.

Jessica Alba opened up about her Hollywood career and the pressure of being presented as a sex symbol at the start of it.

Annecy Animation Festival, the most important eight days of the year for the global animation industry, wraps up tonight, so we’re looking back at 10 themes that dominated the dialogue around this year’s event. In interviews held before this year’s festival, several representatives from Hollywood studios, speaking on background, told us that Annecy has now replaced Comic-Con as their most important promotional event of the year for animation.

This Morning's Ben Shephard has given his fans a sneak peek into his luxurious home in South-West London.The 49 year old ITV host shares the lavish Richmond property with his wife, interior designer Annie Shephard, and their two sons, Sam, 18, and Jack, 15.The couple, who have been together since 1995 and tied the knot in 2004, spent a year renovating their dream house before moving in back in 2016.The property is estimated to be worth an impressive £4 million. It's rare to get an insight into Ben's family life with his wife Annie and rarely-seen teen sons, Sam and Jack.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are taking applications for new friends.According to Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have allegedly been losing touch with their pals in Hollywood.“Harry and Meghan’s circle is getting smaller and smaller,” Burrell told Closer on Wednesday. “I think the A-list stars are dropping like flies.

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