{"id":8369,"date":"2023-10-11T04:19:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T22:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/holly-willoughby-and-itvs-statements-in-full-and-what-her-this-morning-colleagues-said-ents-arts-news\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T04:19:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T22:49:05","slug":"holly-willoughby-and-itvs-statements-in-full-and-what-her-this-morning-colleagues-said-ents-arts-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/holly-willoughby-and-itvs-statements-in-full-and-what-her-this-morning-colleagues-said-ents-arts-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Holly Willoughby and ITV’s statements in full – and what her This Morning colleagues said | Ents & Arts News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Holly Willoughby has announced she will not be returning as a presenter of This Morning after 14 years.<\/p>\n

Read her full statement below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.<\/em><\/p>\n

To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much. <\/em><\/p>\n

This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together. Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. <\/em><\/p>\n

To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you.<\/em><\/p>\n

Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You’ve been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day.<\/em><\/p>\n

Richard and Judy said ‘we only look after this show, it will always belong to the viewers’.<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s been an honour to just be part of its story and 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.<\/em><\/p>\n

I will miss you all so much.<\/em><\/p>\n

Holly<\/em><\/p>\n

Read more:
Holly Willoughby quits This Morning ‘for me and my family’
Man charged over alleged plot to kidnap Holly Willoughby
Phillip Schofield leaves This Morning after more than 20 years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kevin Lygo, managing director of media and entertainment at ITV, later said the broadcaster is looking forward to “continuing to work with her in future”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read his full remarks below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are sad that Holly is leaving This Morning, but respect her decision which we know will have been extremely difficult for her to make.<\/em><\/p>\n

Holly is one of the best loved, respected and most accomplished broadcasters in the UK.<\/em><\/p>\n

She has been at the heart of This Morning for the past 14 years, and she is adored by our viewers.<\/em><\/p>\n

Holly has brought her unique brand of warmth, energy, humour and fun to one of the country’s most popular daytime shows, and everyone on the programme will miss her enormously.<\/em><\/p>\n

She remains a much loved member of the ITV family and we look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.<\/em><\/p>\n

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This Morning hosts paid tribute to Willoughby by commenting below her Instagram post.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alison Hammond wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a very sad day ! Love you.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dermot O’Leary wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing but love and respect for you and yours. X<\/em><\/p>\n

Rochelle Humes, who often guest hosts the show, wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a sad day. We love you x.<\/em><\/p>\n

Clodagh McKenna, who has appeared as a chef on the show, wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your star will continue to shine everywhere you go. 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\u2026 I love you so much darling beautiful Holly, the sunshine of our days.<\/em><\/p>\n

Alice Beer, the show’s consumer editor, wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sending you love and light.<\/em><\/p>\n

The This Morning team were joined by other celebrities in wishing Willoughby well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kate Thornton, a former stand-in presenter on This Morning, wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sending you all my love.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pop duo Jedward wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n

U will be missed! It won’t be the same without you!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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