Paul Hollywood promises to be ‘mean with handshakes’ on this year’s GBBO

Holly Willoughby fans across the nation were left heartbroken yesterday after she revealed that she'd be stepping down from her role at This Morning with immediate effect.The 42 year old took to Instagram to share the news, and released a heartfelt statement thanking the show and all who works on it. Plus, the "wonderful viewers," who she labelled as "loyal," "supportive" and "the very best of company everyday." Holly first joined the iconic ITV show back in 2009, and over the last 14 years has cemented herself as a national treasure, not to mention a presenting legend.

Holly Willoughby is said to be in a ‘bad way’ after quitting This Morning after an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her came to light. The 42 year old presenter announced on Tuesday that she was leaving the popular daytime show after 14 years for the sake of herself and her family. Sources said the move had left Holly “devastated” while also coming as a “real shock” to This Morning bosses, who were said to be confident they were sufficiently supporting the star during the worrying time.

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.

Richard Madeley has reacted to Holly Willoughby's exit from This Morning as he appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (October 11). The TV presenter, who co-hosted This Morning alongside his wife Judy for 13 years after it first launched, was referenced in Holly's exit statement which she shared to Instagram on Tuesday (October 10).

Holly Willoughby, 42, had taken the reins as This Morning 's lead presenter following Phillip Schofield 's exit earlier this year. However, following an alleged kidnap plot, the host decided it was time to leave the show "for me and my family". Now, bookies believe her beloved co-star Alison Hammond will replace her as the main presenter.

Alison Hammond has issued a message to This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby as the presenter revealed she has quit the show.

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

Friday morning's episode of This Morning (October 6) got political as Dermot O’Leary grilled Rishi Sunak over Suella Braverman's immigration speech at the Tory Party conference. During the conference, the Home Secretary, "warned of a 'hurricane of mass migration'".

Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson have been hit with complaints over a question they asked Sir Chris Whitty during his appearance on This Morning. The former chief medical officer appeared on the ITV daytime show on Thursday (October 5) to discuss the pledge announced by Rishi Sunak that would see the legal age for smoking rise by one year every year.

This Morning fans were surprised to see Alison Hammond on the show as they tuned into the penultimate episode of the week. The presenter suddenly replaced Holly Willoughby on the ITV daytime show on Thursday (October 5) and took to the helm with Jose Gibson.

Josie Gibson has been feeling betrayed by ITV bosses after being side-lined in favour of Ben Shephard.

This Morning star Josie Gibson reportedly feels ‘betrayed’ after it emerged Ben Shephard was in line to become Phillip Schofield’s replacement on the show. Good Morning Britain host Ben, 48, wowed viewers as he stood in as a presenter on This Morning last month.

Mary Berry has candidly spoken about her son William's death in a car crash at the age of 19. William, who died in 1989, was on a weekend home from university in Bristol when the tragic accident occurred. He borrowed his father's car and went too fast round a corner, being killed while his sister Annabel escaped.

Holly Willoughby's has sent a little goodbye and thank you message to Ben Shephard after he spent a few days alongside her on This Morning. The Good Morning Britain star won praise from viewers of the ITV daytime show after he returned to front the show for the first time in six years.

The Great British Bake Off is finally back, with the 14th series of the hit baking show kicking off on Channel 4 on 26 September. A new set of 12 amateur bakers have entered the tent and are hoping to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their culinary skills. Presenter Noel Fielding is also back, but this time he's joined by Alison Hammond, who has replaced Matt Lucas as Noel's co-host on the show.

The Greate British Bake Off is back and the new crop of 12 keen bakers have taken to the iconic tent in a bid to sweeten up the judges and be crowned the ultimate baker of the 2023 series - with a fresh new hosting duo which has delighted viewers.

The Greate British Bake Off is back and new presenter Alison Hammond is already making waves. Fans were over the moon to see the TV star's bubbly presenting style in the tent but she also provided an added level of hilarity.

The new series of our beloved Great British Bake Off is returning to our TV screens tonight (26 September), with 12 new amateur bakers ready to whip up a storm in the iconic tents. While we'll also welcome Prue Leith, Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding, former GBBO host Matt Lucas will no longer be on the show. The Little Britain comedian, 49 announced his exit from the hit Channel 4 show in December last year, following a three year stint co-hosting alongside Noel Fielding.

Paul Hollywood will return to our TV screens tonight (26 September) as we welcome back The Great British Bake Off with a new bunch of amateur bakers hoping to secure his famed handshake. The celebrity chef, 57 will judge the contestant's skills alongside Prue Leith with Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond co-hosting the show, after Matt Lucas announced he would not be returning.This year's series will also welcome the show's first ever deaf contestant, Tasha, 27 who will compete alongside her BSL interpreter.

The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood suffered an unfortunate family snub during his wedding day on Wednesday, according to reports. The famous cook and TV star got married for the second time to pub landlady Melissa Spalding, but it's been said that his son and only child Josh chose not to attend the nuptials.