This Morning foiled intruder in security scare before alleged Holly 'kidnap plot'

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.

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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Bosses at ITV are said to be considering moving Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard from their regular presenting position at Good Morning Britain, with the pair potentially fronting This Morning instead.The This Morning team have reportedly entered discussions with Kate, 56, and Ben, 48, following Holly Willoughby's resignation from the show. Ben recently hosted an episode of This Morning alongside Holly back in September and has since confirmed that he will be appearing on the show a few more times in the run-up to Christmas. And it seems that his longtime GMB co-host Kate could be joining him on the This Morning sofas.

The team at This Morning were left “heartbroken” and “in tears” after Holly Willoughby’s shock exit, not at the thought of losing the star, but because there was another crisis which would leave them picking up the pieces, an insider has claimed. The 42 year old star took to Instagram on Tuesday, 10 October, to share a shock statement that said she was leaving the hit show after 14 years and "will not be returning." Now a source has claimed to the Mail Online that the tears from the staff were brought on by more “drama” and “trauma” from behind the scenes.They continued and claimed that it has been “one thing after another” on the show, and that it is like a “soap opera” which is “incredibly frustrating”.

Staff at This Morning have been left upset as they are unable to give their former co-star a 'proper send-off', despite working alongside her for over a decade, a source has confirmed to OK! The TV presenter stepped down from the ITV daytime show on Tuesday, 10 October, sharing a statement via Instagram as she shocked many loyal viewers. It wasn't just fans who were saddened by the news, but Holly's colleagues too, who aren't happy they can't give the long-standing presenter a real goodbye.

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.

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.

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.

It's been a tough year for This Morning, with the show seeing more presenter switch ups in the last six months than it has over its three decade plus run. Just yesterday, national treasure Holly Willoughby shocked the nation by stepping down from her role after 14 years as she said goodbye to the iconic sofa for good.The 42 year took to Instagram to announce her departure, sharing that she made the decision for "me and my family." But of course, long before Holly arrived on the scene, This Morning was home to a string of iconic presenters, some who served long stints and others who swiftly moved on to pastures new.

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.

Holly Willoughby made her This Morning debut in 2009 alongside co-host Phillip Schofield, when she took over Fern Britton's role.The 42 year old TV presenter appeared nervous as she fronted This Morning for the very first time at 28 years old in a resurfaced clip. Holly can be seen holding onto Phillip's arm as they open the show together, which Holly previously revealed was "one of the scariest things" she'd had to do during her TV career.

Holly Willoughby has reportedly "never got over" Phillip Schofield's departure from This Morning earlier this year, as the star has now announced she has left the ITV daytime show, sending the show into “chaos”. The 42 year old star 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 Willoughby cited her family’s well-being for her shock departure from the show, however, a source has questioned if Holly “regrets the fallout” with co-host Phillip Schofield.

Holly Willoughby has stunned TV viewers as well as her co-stars and fellow celebrities by announcing she's sensationally quitting This Morning. The 42 year old star 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." There's no doubt the star has had an extremely tough time over the last 12 months, from facing public backlash over the infamous "queuegate," to her fall out with former best pal Philip Schofield.

This Morning's Craig Doyle and Rochelle Humes were emotional on Wednesday morning as they addressed Holly Willoughby's shock exit from the show after 14 years of hosting it. Rochelle sent their 'love, best wishes and respect' to 'our Holly', as she declared that Holly "will forever be one of us". She said: "Holly loves her job here and was looking forward to the future of the show," before she alluded to the recent events that saw a 36 year old man arrested and charged after police discovered an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' Holly.

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.

Holly Willoughby has stunned TV viewers as well as her co-stars and fellow celebrities by announcing she's sensationally quitting This Morning.The 42 year old star 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." Celebrities including Alison Hammond, Rochelle Humes and Ferne McCann have shown their support – but a source has told the Daily Star that it's not just the alleged 'kidnap and murder plot' that has influenced Holly's decision. Holly had been on 'indefinite leave' from This Morning after the alleged 'plot' came to light last week.

Holly Willoughby’s final words to This Morning viewers before she stepped back from the show have been revealed, after the presenter announced that she’d quit the ITV show. The TV star, 42, who joined the This Morning sofa 14 years ago, took to Instagram to announce that she was saying goodbye to the popular daytime show and that she’d made the decision for “me and my family” Holly’s shock announcement, which has seen her be supported by her co-stars, means that her last show on This Morning dates back to Wednesday 4 October where she was joined by co-presenter Josie Gibson. As the pair finished off the episode, Holly told viewers at home that she’d “See you tomorrow”, though she never returned back on air after reportedly being put on “indefinite leave” by This Morning following an alleged plot to "kidnap and murder" her.

Alison Hammond has reacted to Holly Willoughby's departure from This Morning after 14 years. Responding to Holly's emotional statement about quitting the show, Alison wrote: "This is a very sad day ! Love you." Holly, 42, announced she is stepping down from presenting This Morning after 14 years in an emotional statement. She said it was an “honour to just be part of the show's story” but that she feels “I have to make this decision for me and my family” in a social media post on Tuesday.

Celebrities from across the world of showbiz have shown their support for Holly Willoughby after she revealed that she was stepping back from This Morning after 14 years on the show. Holly, who joined the This Morning team back in 2009, announced that she was leaving the show in an emotional Instagram post which she shared online on Tuesday 10 October and has since been supported by her famous friends. As part of the heartfelt statement, the TV personality explained that she’d made the decision “for me and my family” and paid tribute to viewers at home for their support over the past decade.