Current:Home > ContactNovaQuant-Holly Willoughby quits 'This Morning' after man arrested for alleged attempt to murder her -EliteFunds
NovaQuant-Holly Willoughby quits 'This Morning' after man arrested for alleged attempt to murder her
Oliver James Montgomery View
Date:2025-04-08 10:38:38
British TV host Holly Willoughby has quit "This Morning" after a man was arrested for alleged plans to kidnap and NovaQuantmurder her.
"I've let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to 'This Morning,'" Willoughby, 42, announced on Instagram Tuesday. "To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much. This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we've done together."
The TV host went on to thank her co-workers for "being supportive," the guests who appeared on the show and their "wonderful viewers" for being "the very best company every day."
"I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family," she concluded. "I will miss you all so much."
Willoughby did not directly address the arrest made in the alleged plot to kidnap her in her announcement of departing "This Morning."
Gavin Plumb, a 36-year-old man from Essex, was arrested on Oct. 4 for allegedly planning to kidnap and murder Willoughby, according to Sky News and BBC.
Plumb appeared at a hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday where he was accused of "soliciting, encouraging, persuading, endeavoring to persuade or proposing to a third party" to murder Willoughby some time between Tuesday and Wednesday, per the BBC.
The suspect was allegedly "assembling a kidnap and restraint kit, capable of encouraging or assisting the commission of the kidnap" of Willoughby to hold her for the third party.
The third party was expected to arrive in the U.K. from the U.S. this week.
Willoughby had been off air of "This Morning" since Thursday amid the investigation.
Holly Willoughby back on 'This Morning':What to know on ITV, Phillip Schofield drama
On Friday's show, her co-host Dermot O'Leary addressed the charges, telling the audience, "We are not going to talk too much about it, but Holly is on the front pages after police arrested a 36-year-old man over an alleged kidnap plot."
Co-host Alison Hammond added: "We are obviously all shocked to hear the news and we want to send our love and biggest hugs to Holly and her family."
O'Leary and Hammond both expressed love and support for their co-host in the Instagram comments of her departure announcement.
Roy Wood Jr. exits 'The Daily Show'amid Comedy Central permanent host search
veryGood! (1388)
Related
- Current, future North Carolina governor’s challenge of power
- Nebraska’s new law limiting abortion and trans healthcare is argued before the state Supreme Court
- Why Dean Phillips' primary challenge against Biden failed
- 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- Jason Kelce's retirement tears hold an important lesson for men: It's OK to cry
- Iowa's Caitlin Clark becomes first female athlete to have exclusive deal with Panini
- Virginia man arrested after DNA links him to 2 women's cold case murders from 80s
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Photos of male humpback whales copulating gives scientists peek into species' private sex life
Ranking
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Social media outages hurt small businesses -- so it’s important to have a backup plan
- Princess Kate spotted in public for first time since abdominal surgery
- I don't want my president to be a TikTok influencer. Biden is wasting time making jokes.
- Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
- TJ Maxx's Designer Bag Deals Are Fashion's Best-Kept Secret For Scoring Luxury Bags for Less
- After Ohio train derailment, tank cars didn’t need to be blown open to release chemical, NTSB says
- Super bloom 2024? California wildflower blooms are shaping up to be spectacular.
Recommendation
Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor
Caitlin Clark's potential WNBA contract might come as a surprise, and not a positive one
Kentucky GOP lawmakers override governor and undo efforts to prevent renter discrimination
Florida sheriff apologizes for posting photo of dead body believed to be Madeline Soto: Reports
South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
White House, Justice Department unveil new plan to protect personal data from China and Russia
Jason Kelce's retirement tears hold an important lesson for men: It's OK to cry
Oversized Clothes That Won’t Make You Look Frumpy or Bulky, According to Reviewers