This Morning staff ‘outraged that Holly Willoughby didn’t get send off she deserved'

ITV bosses are said to be holding live auditions to find the perfect star to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning.The 42-year-old quit her role in the award-winning morning show, after police foiled an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' the presenter. ITV bosses have since said that they are still hoping to work with Holly "in the future" but she is not set to return to This Morning.

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”.

This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes has opened up on a secret health battle and revealed how she managed to overcome it. Appearing on Loose Women on Tuesday, 17 October, Rochelle discussed how she used to suffer with a stammer when she was a child and that she was forced to seek help for the condition.The 34 year old told the panellists: “I saw a speech therapist and my mum got advice to send me to the GP to help me build confidence.That's why my Mum sent me to dancing and singing classes - because I had a stammer.

Holly Willoughby ’s sensational resignation from This Morning sent shockwaves through the nation last week. The 42-year-old presenter broke the news on Tuesday in an emotional statement posted to Instagram, in which she said, “I have to make this decision for me and my family,” before telling ITV fans, “I will miss you all so much.” Now a source close to the Willoughby family exclusively told OK! that Holly’s looking at her exit from This Morning as an opportunity to strengthen her relationship with TV producer husband Dan Baldwin, despite this being the “toughest test” the couple have ever faced.

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”.

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

Holly Willoughby shocked This Morning fans when she announced that she'd quit the ITV daytime show after 14 years, and now many are wondering who could be set to replace her with Rochelle Humes firmly in the running to take over. Former singer Rochelle, 34, has been working on This Morning as a stand-in host since 2018 and she's proven to be a hit with TV viewers, making her a firm favourite to become a full-time presenter on the show.

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 presenters have been left gobsmacked after their co-star Holly Willoughby stepped down from her presenting position after 14 years on Tuesday 10 October, insiders tell OK! The TV personality, 42, announced that she was parting ways with the popular ITV show via a social media statement, sharing that the decision was for the sake of herself and her family - following a tumultuous year personally and professionally. While it was a surprise to viewers of the daytime TV show, no one was more shocked than Holly's fellow presenters.

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.

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.

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.

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.