Security officer to face trial next year accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot

Alison Hammond has hinted at moving on from presenting This Morning, as she admitted that she wants her own show. She has been presenting the show on and off since 2002, but her role has become more regular over the last couple of years, first presenting Fridays with Dermot O'Leary, and then taking on more since the departure of original permanent hosts, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. But former Big Brother star Alison has recently admitted that she won't be on This Morning forever, as she has big dreams of landing a presenting gig on her very own show.

Cat Deeley has reportedly impressed This Morning bosses so much that they want her to stay on permanently. Forty seven year old Cat recently returned to UK screens after nearly two decades in America, after moving back here with her comedian husband Patrick Kielty and their two children, Milo, seven, and James, five. She was a guest host on the ITV show last week alongside Rylan Clark, while show regular Josie Gibson was away on I'm A Celebrity..

Leigh Francis has shared that his friend Holly Willoughby isn't in a good place at the moment after she was targeted in a scary kidnap and murder plot. Holly, 42, quit her presenting role at This Morning earlier this year, following the news that a 36 year old man was arrested and charged after police discovered an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' her. Following this, she has continued to keep a rather low profile, with Leigh, 50, best known for his alter ego Keith Lemon, now revealing that she's having a tough time.

British commercial broadcaster ITV has recruited a familiar face to guest-present an edition of their flagship daytime magazine show This Morning – with Sarah Ferguson arriving on the sofa this Monday.

Cat Deeley appeared to have teased her future on This Morning with her comments as she's set to be replaced after a three-day stint. The presenter was back fronting the show on Wednesday (November 15) alongside Craig Doyle.

Martin Lewis has addressed claims he is in the running to claim a top ITV job after 'showing off' over his fresh accolade. The Money Saving Expert founder is no stranger to presenting gigs having fronted Good Morning Britain and his own money show.

Dec Donnelly is enjoying family life Down Under as he was spotted enjoying a day at the beach with his wife, Ali Astall, and their two children.The 48 year old TV presenter is making the most of his free time before the return of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on Sunday, 19 November. On his beach day with Ali and their children, Isla, five and Jack, one, Dec looked happy and relaxed as he frolicked on the sand, wearing a pair of navy blue swimming shorts with different-coloured turtles printed on them, as he also donned a dark blue t-shirt.

Ant McPartlin has touched down in Australia ahead of the latest series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! which returns on Sunday, 19 November.The 47 year old TV presenter will reunite with his co-presenter and best pal Dec Donnelly, who has been spending time in Australia with his wife, Ali Astall, and their two children, Isla, five, and one year old Jack. As Ant made his way through the airport, he teased what is to come on this year's show, as he said that the celebrities set to enter the jungle are "really good" and that the cast is "really strong".

breast cancer struggles.The Duchess of York, 64, is reportedly in talks with British news channel ITV to nab a guest role on the chat show “This Morning.”Sources told the Mirror recently that Ferguson — affectionately known as Fergie — is meeting with network execs who were impressed with her previous appearances on “This Morning” and on another program, “Loose Women,” earlier this year.“The Duchess was a real hit with ITV bosses on ‘Loose Women,’ everyone thought she was a natural,” the insider explained. The source claimed: “There is an open invitation for her to return to ‘Loose Women’ and there is also talk of her doing a guest slot on ‘This Morning’ or a mini-series for them.”“The Duchess has been no stranger to telly and previously worked as a special correspondent on NBC’s ‘Today’ in the States,” they added.Fergie was a special correspondent on the “Today” show in 2008 and she was the host of the segment “From the Heart.”The mother of two also previously guest emceed ABC’s “The View” and CNN’s “Larry King Live.”The Post has reached out to Fergie’s reps for comment.English presenter Holly Willoughby was recently the host of “This Morning” before she quit on Oct.

Cat Deeley is set to take over the This Morning sofa next week but she's no stranger to the small screen and has been known to many for the last two decades.

Holly Willoughby has made a sensational return to the spotlight one month after stepping down from This Morning after 14 years for a very important cause.

Holly Willoughby has joined forces with Tasha Ghouri and Laura Whitmore in support of Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day, taking place on 7 November. The former This Morning host, 42, has returned to the spotlight just one month after she quit the ITV daytime show after 14 years on the show.

Angela Scanlon ’s TV career has been given a massive boost thanks to her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. The 39 year old Irish presenter is currently starring in the hit BBC One dance show alongside professional partner Carlos Gu. And her stint in the ballroom seems to have worked wonders for her profile - with bookmakers this week making her a favourite to replace Holly Willoughby as host of This Morning.

Gavin Plumb, the man accused of planning to kidnap and murder This Morning's Holly Willoughby, has pleaded not guilty in a pre-trial hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court today.The 36 year old security guard from Harlow is facing charges of soliciting to commit murder and incitement to kidnap.The alleged plot to harm TV star Holly was said to have taken place between October 2 and October 5. Plumb was charged on October 6 and has been kept in custody since then. He appeared in court today for his plea and trial preparation hearing.

The man accused of plotting to kidnap and murder former This Morning star Holly Willoughby is due to deliver his plea at Chelmsford Crown Court today. Shopping centre security officer Gavin Plumb, 36, of Potters Field, Harlow, has been remanded in custody over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder former This Morning presenter Holly. He is charged with soliciting a man named David Nelson to commit murder, and incitement to commit kidnap between October 2 and 5 in Harlow, Essex.

This Morning star Rochelle Humes has landed a huge Disney role, as she described it as a “dream come true.” The Hit List host shared the exciting news on Instagram, confirming she's bagged a part in the upcoming film, Wish. Wish has been created by the makers of Frozen and is set to be released later this month, with 34 year old Rochelle starring alongside stars such as Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine and Alan Tudyk.Taking to Instagram, Rochelle told her followers: “It is a dream come true to join the voice cast of Wish.

Angela Scanlon, 39, has emerged as a frontrunner to take over from Holly Willoughby on the This Morning sofa.The TV presenter, who is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing with pro dancer Carlos Gu, has had her odds slashed from 18/1 to 6/1, making her a serious frontrunner for the major gig. Discussing the dramatic change in odds, Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: "Angela Scanlon’s stint on Strictly Come Dancing seems to be working wonders for her career.

ITV has reportedly cancelled the British Soap Awards next year in a surprising move – but the prestigious event is believed to be “set to return” in 2025. The awards ceremony took place on June 3 this year, where the best and brightest stars of the UK’s favourite soaps were out in force. It was hosted by TV star Jane McDonald after Phillip Schofield stepped quit ITV, stepping down from his presenting duties following an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague.

Nine teenagers charged with murdering 16-year-old Kennie Carter could go on trial next year. Kennie died in hospital after being stabbed in Stretford, Trafford, in January last year. Police have charged nine teenagers with murder and manslaughter following an investigation by GMP's Major Incident Team.

Rylan Clark is said to be making a return to This Morning next week to present the show alongside Josie Gibson. ITV This Morning bosses are thought to be scrambling to find a permanent replacement for Holly Willoughby, 42, who sensationally left the show on October 10. According to MailOnline, Rylan, 35, who previously presented BBC's Strictly: It Takes Two, will be back on the famous sofa next week for holiday cover, where he will present from Sunday to Thursday.This Morning bosses are said to be 'thrilled' that Rylan is making a return to the show.