This Morning stars speak out ahead of first show without Holly Willoughby
11.10.2023 - 09:31
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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.
Hammond and Rochelle Humes, who presented alongside Willoughby, labelled it a "sad day" after the 42-year-old presented announced her plans in an Instagram post. She said she made the decision for her and her family's sake.
A range of celebrities left messages of support on Willoughby's Instagram post. Among them was fellow This Morning host Dermot O'Leary who she he had "nothing but love and respect" for her.
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This Morning chef Clodagh McKenna added: “You have given us all so much love and light, in front and behind the cameras. I am so grateful for everything you have given me… I love you so much darling beautiful Holly, the sunshine of our days.”
Irish TV presenter and This Morning star Craig Doyle said: “We are so supportive of you and we love you to bits, we just wish it didn’t end this way. Its a sad day for everyone.” Another regular on the show, Josie Gibson, said: “You’ve made me laugh until my cheeks ache sharing the sofa with you. We are sending you so much love HW”.
Meanwhile, Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid said that she was “sending love” to Holly’s family, whilst This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams said: “Love you Holly. Thank you so much for all that you’ve done to welcome me, and support with nothing but kindness and a load of great laughs over the years.”
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