Lorraine Kelly speaks out as Holly Willoughby taken off This Morning after 'kidnap' plot

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.

Former ITV presenter Holly Willoughby has reportedly "lost a huge BBC deal" after the shock announcement last week she was stepping down from This Morning after 14 years at the helm of the flagship breakfast programme.

This Morning staff have reportedly been left frustrated following Holly Willoughby's sudden exit.

Holly Willoughby is apparently more popular than ever after quitting ITV’s This Morning - as her Instagram following has soared by almost 40,000 people. The 42 year old presenter announced on Tuesday, 10 October, that she was leaving the popular daytime show. Her decision to quit came after a year from hell for Holly, who was blasted by the public for reportedly skipping the queue to see the late Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in September last year and then earlier this year became embroiled in a rumoured feud with This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield before he left the show and admitted to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger colleague.

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.

Holly Willoughby shocked TV viewers when she dramatically quit her presenting role on ITV's This Morning after 14 years.The 42 year old star shared a surprise statement on Tuesday, 10 October, that said she was leaving the show and "will not be returning." It began: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so much.This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together." But now fans believe she's in talks to join the BBC, suggesting that Phillip Schofield could join her. Holly's This Morning co-host Phillip quit the show himself in May this year, after he admitted to a relationship with a younger male former colleague.

This Morning fans have noticed a problem with the tribute to Holly Willoughby that aired on the latest show, after she announced that she was leaving following 14 years of hosting it. Holly, 42, made the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday, 10 October.

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

Holly Willoughby has revealed that she has stepped back from her role on This Morning after 14 years presenting on the ITV show. Holly, 42, took to Instagram to reveal that she’d taken the decision to step back from the show “for me and my family”. Sharing the statement with her 8.4 million followers, the post read: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much.

Holly Willoughby has announced that she has quit This Morning after 14 years presenting the ITV daytime show.Taking to Instagram to share the news on Tuesday, 10 October, Holly revealed that she would not be returning to the show, after a rather tumultuous year for both her and This Morning itself. Following Holly's announcement, ITV has released a statement sharing that it is looking forward to working with Holly again "in the future".

Alison Hammond is the favourite to replace Holly Willoughby as permanent This Morning host following her shock departure, according to the latest odds.

This Morning star Holly Willoughby has announced her resignation from the show after 14 years on our screens.Taking to Instagram to share the news, Holly released a statement which read: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning. “To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so much.This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together.

Holly Willoughby has confirmed she will be leaving her hosting duties at ITV's This Morning after 14 years of presenting the show, as the news was confirmed on Tuesday evening on social media in a touching message to her fans.

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

Lorraine Kelly has said she is "beyond chuffed" to be featured in a new book all about inspirational Scottish women.The 63-year-old presenter is named in the book called Spectacular Scottish Women , among icons like Annie Lennox and Mary, Queen of Scots. She shared the news with her fans on Instagram, posting a video of her opening the book in excitement.

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.