Holly Willoughby, a prominent television personality in Britain, has announced her resignation from her presenting role on ITV’s daytime program “This Morning.” This decision comes just days after a man was charged in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her. Ms. Willoughby, who has been off the air since Thursday due to the security scare, took to Instagram to explain her departure. After 14 years on “This Morning,” a program that combines celebrity interviews, entertainment news, and discussions on current affairs, the 42-year-old presenter stated that she made this choice for the sake of herself and her family.
ITV, a commercial broadcaster, expressed its admiration for Willoughby and expressed its anticipation to work with her again in the future. Kevin Lygo, the managing director of media and entertainment at ITV, praised Willoughby for bringing her unique warmth, energy, humor, and fun to one of the country’s most popular daytime shows. He acknowledged that everyone on the program will greatly miss her presence.
The announcement of Willoughby’s departure follows the news last Friday that Gavin Plumb, a 36-year-old shopping center security officer, had been arrested for his involvement in the alleged plot against the presenter. Plumb is scheduled to appear at a plea hearing in Chelmsford Crown Court on November 3.