Holly Willoughby is reportedly planning a move abroad to provide some normalcy for her family.
12.10.2023 - 18:49 / ok.co.uk
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.
Speaking to The Mirror, Edward Coram-James, CEO of Go Up PR agency, who specialises in crisis management, believes that Holly's departure was, in fact, essential to rejuvenate her career. The recent turmoil on This Morning, which began with her friend and colleague Phillip Schofield' s exit, created a challenging environment for Holly, which she has been navigating for the past few months. However, this crisis also polarised viewers into "Team Phil" and "Team Holly," which was far from ideal for a show known for its broad appeal.
Edward points out that This Morning had been in need of a brand reset, and the shift in viewer behaviour towards streaming services was a key factor in the show's need for transformation. He claimed: "It has seen falling numbers and is entering a period where it will be fighting for its very survival, as it faces a perhaps insurmountable struggle against inevitability. Viewer behaviour is shifting, and shifting fast.
Holly Willoughby is reportedly planning a move abroad to provide some normalcy for her family.
TV presenter Ruth Langsford said she would “consider” a return to This Morning, following the abrupt exit from Holly Willoughby earlier this month. Holly took to Instagram on Tuesday, 10 October, to share a shock statement that said she was leaving after 14 years and "will not be returning." Holly's statement 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." Since Holly’s departure, a number of other This Morning hosts have stood in her place, including Alison Hammond, Josie Gibson and Rochelle Humes. Now former This Morning host Ruth Langsford has said she would “consider” returning, although she said reports that the show wants her back “aren’t true”.
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Holly Willoughby has announced that she has quit This Morning, following a rather tumultuous year at the helm of the ITV daytime show. The TV presenter, who had worked on the show for 14 years, shared the news on her Instagram page, where she told fans: "I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.