Phillip Schofield Reached Holly Willoughby: Television presenter Phillip Schofield has reportedly reached out to offer his support towards his best friend and This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby amidst the killing threat ordeal. Here’s what Phillip told in support of Holly.
Phillip Schofield Reached Holly Willoughby after Kidnapping Plot
Holly Willoughby is now suffering a tough time as she is reportedly at the center of an alleged kidnap and killing plot. Following this horrifying plot, Willoughby’s friends and co-hosts have offered their support to her.
Holly Willoughby, 42, and Schofield, 61, have co-hosted Dancing on Ice since 2006 to present.
One of Holly’s best friends, Phillip Schofield reached out to Holly Willoughby after a 36-year-old was arrested in connection with plotting to abduct and kill her.
The duo co-presented ITV’s This Morning together for around 13 years and were said to maintain a very close friendship.
A source clarified, “Phil was absolutely horrified to hear she had been allegedly targeted in such a sickening way and decided to reach out to her, in spite of their lack of contact. He wanted her to know he was thinking of her and her family. They’ve so much history, and this is something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.”
Ms. Willoughby stepped back from her daytime television show This Morning on 5 October. She shared an Instagram post and said she would not return to the show after presenting the show for 14 years.
ITV’s team member Kevin Lygo said, “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.
“Holly is one of the best-loved, respected, and most accomplished broadcasters in the UK.”
Holly Willoughby left this Morning after her co-host Phillip Schofield
The mom of three children, Holly Willoughby, who tied the know with a TV producer, Dan Baldwin, is now receiving round-the-clock police security at her home in London.
She confirmed the news of her departure from the show on 10 October and wrote “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning,”
she continued, “It’s been an honor 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.
The famous television presenter Phillip Schofield, 61, was forced to resign from ITV’s daytime show This Morning over a workplace scandal in May and issued a groveling apology for lying to his employers, associates, friends, and management team about his “unwise but not illegal.”
Holly responded via her Instagram writing, “When reports of this relationship first surfaced, I asked Phil if it was true and was told it was not. It’s been very hurtful to now find out this was a lie.”
