Holly Willoughby’s future TV plans revealed after quitting This Morning to put her family first
TELLY favourite Holly Willoughby insists she will not rush back to work on Dancing On Ice after quitting as co-host on This Morning.
She says her TV jobs are on hold until calm is restored in her life after months of upheaval.
Holly quit the magazine show last week “for my family” in the wake of an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.
ITV bosses have assured the presenter, 42, there is “zero pressure” for her to be ready to paint on the glitter for Dancing on Ice in January.
The channel is ready to support her staying on leave “as long as she needs”.
A source said: “The last 12 months have taken a real toll on Holly.
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“Everyone around her - family, friends and her team - all agreed that a really decent break from work would do her the power of good.
“ITV has assured her that there is zero pressure to be ready for Dancing on Ice even though she remains a much-loved part of the family.
“After all, work begins on the skate show in December with shoots and promo, and nobody wants to place unrealistic expectations on Holly’s shoulders and have her feel she needs to rush back, especially because nobody knows how and when the court case will proceed.
“Everyone agrees that putting everything on ice - so to speak - is for the best.”
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The skating show is already facing upheaval after Phillip Schofield, 61, stepped down from all of his ITV jobs after this summer admitting an affair with a crew runner.
Stephen Mulhern, 46, who stood in for Schofield when he had Covid, is front-runner to host alongside Holly, should she return this year.
Security guard Gavin Plumb, 36, of Harlow, Essex, has been charged with incitement to kidnap and conspiracy to murder.