Holly Willoughby opens up about sad loss amid This Morning break which will last months

Presenter Holly Willoughby faced fresh backlash last week amid reports she’s set to sign a lucrative new deal with This Morning. Talk of the proposed deal comes just weeks after rumours circulated that Holly, 42, was ready to quit the show for good following the exit of her co-presenter Phillip Schofield, 61. Now, the reports of a potential uplift in Holly’s salary, should she stay on, have prompted a barrage of criticism, with some blasting it as “disgusting”, especially with the country in the middle of a cost of living crisis.

Holly Willoughby has been subtly showing her support to Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond as they stepped in to host This Morning following her sudden exit. The presenter is currently enjoying her eight-week-long break away from the small screen.

Holly Willoughby has shared a 'determined' message with her fans as she told them she's 'uncharacteristically zen' in her latest update during her break from This Morning. The presenter is currently enjoying her eight-week-long break from the ITV daytime programme and has this week been snapped out and about in the sun in Portugal.

Holly Willoughby is set to become the solo face of This Morning after ITV bosses decided not to find a full-time replacement for Phillip Schofield. The 42-year-old fronted This Morning alongside Phil for more than a decade until he left the show following reports of an affair with a younger male colleague.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly “so excited" with ITV’s decision not to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning.The presenter, 42, is currently enjoying some time away from the show for her summer holiday, and it’s understood that she will return in September to a ‘major shakeup of the show.’ Since Phillip stepped down from his role as her co-presenter after admitting that he had ‘an unwise but not illegal’ affair with a younger male colleague, he has been replaced with guest presenters Josie Gibson, Dermot O'Leary, and Craig Doyle. And according to TV insiders Holly is delighted that this will continue, with ITV reportedly opting not to find a permanent replacement for Phil, with Holly now considered to be ‘the main star’ of the show .

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Holly Willoughby is reportedly set to sign a new lucrative contract with ITV chat show This Morning after speculation arose over whether the presenter had secretly quit. Every year, the programme's regular presenters head off for their summer break, but it is normally always announced, and the stars even say goodbye to viewers for the holidays. Yet Holly, 42, chose not to announce her summer break to fans earlier this month, instead opting for a low-key exit, and she was also missing from the ITV summer party, leading many viewers to believe she wouldn't be coming back.

Good Morning Britain will not air today in an ITV schedule shake-up, as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 will be shown instead.This Morning and Lorraine will air as usual, after the former was absent from yesterday's schedule.The Women's World Cup will see the Filipino and Swedish teams go head to head, with the match airing from 6am until 8, where it will be followed by an episode of The Chase, before ITV's schedule returns to normal with Lorraine at 9am. It comes after regular host Susanna Reid paid her farewells to viewers as she left for her extended summer break.

Holly Willoughby is said to be 'not hiding away' despite the recent pressure she has faced to continue on as normal following the Phillip Schofield scandal that rocked This Morning.

Judy Finnegan reckons Holly Willoughby's side project is "ridiculous". The This Morning legend has been having a pop at the current presenter of the ITV show as she discussed Holly's Wylde Moon lifestyle brand.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Former This Morning star Judy Finnigan has hit out at veteran presenter Holly Willoughby ’s lifestyle brand, Wylde Moon. Bubbly blonde Holly launched her wellness platform in September 2021, and said she’s “always been fascinated by the moon” and wanted to tap into its “feminine” energy and impact.

Katie Price has revealed she thinks that This Morning star Holly Willougby 'doesn't like her'. The former glamour model opened up her claims and they reasons why she thinks that during a live session with her fans on TikTok.

Holly Willoughby has left This Morning for a two-month holiday after a short goodbye message at the end of the show last week. The presenter, who used to appear alongside Phillip Schofield on the daytime TV show, usually takes an extended break over the summer each year.

Tamzin Outhwaite has led the tributes after the sad death of Holly Willoughby's mother-in-law. The Eastenders star is related to the This Morning presenter, and is said to be 'devastated' after Sandra's passing, who is Holly's husband Dan Baldwin's mother.

Holly Willoughby appeared to reveal her cocktail of choice as she posed for a gorgeous snap before sharing some heartbreaking news with her fans. The This Morning presenter looked stunning in the beaming selfie which she took while she caught some rays in her garden.

Holly Willoughby has been showered with support from celebrity pals and fans after sharing news of a heartbreaking family death. The This Morning host took to Instagram on Saturday (July 8) to share the sad news that her mother-in-law had died.

Television presenter Holly Willoughby has been flooded with messages of support, after she went public with the notice of a bereavement in her family recently.

Holly Willoughby is known for her impeccable style, with the presenter giving her fans a daily dose of fashion inspiration each day as she hosts This Morning. Taking to her Instagram each morning to share her look for the show ahead, Holly’s fans have come to eagerly anticipate seeing what the presenter will be wearing each day, and are rarely disappointed by her chic looks. One of her most recent outfits caused quite a stir, with fans raving about her stunning lemon print midi dress that’s perfect for summer.

Holly Willoughby has addressed a 'permanent struggle' as This Morning viewers threaten to 'switch off' the programme unless a permanent change is made. The presenter returned to the helm of the programme as usual on Monday (July 3) alongside Craig Doyle.

ITV bosses were warned about serious concerns over Philip Schofield's younger lover, reports say.

Holly Willoughby was told that she 'needs to relax' by co-host Craig Doyle as they were reunited on-screen. The pair were brought back together as they hosted Monday's edition (July 3) of This Morning.