October 11th 2023.
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid sent her best wishes to Holly Willoughby on Tuesday, after Holly announced her departure from This Morning.
"I just want to open the show by sending, I'm sure, all of our best wishes to Holly Willoughby," Susanna said. "She's clearly made the right decision for her and her family, as she says, a very difficult goodbye, but family first."
Susanna, who regularly presents Good Morning Britain with former This Morning host Richard Madeley, added: "Our very best wishes to Holly, a beloved colleague. I'll miss seeing her walking past as she goes to work."
Co-host Ed Balls continued: "She's had such a tough year, but you feel confident that she'll be back on television soon, we don't know when but she's a total star, so it'll be a big loss."
Holly's co-stars reacted to her exit with Alison Hammond writing: "This is a very sad day! Love you." Craig Doyle added: "We are so supportive of you and we love you to bits, we just wish it didn't end this way. Its a sad day for everyone." Dermot O'Leary penned: "Nothing but love and respect for you and yours."
Holly's statement read: "I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning. 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. Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you. Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You've been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day."
Holly went on to recall former This Morning hosts Richard and Judy, who said “we only look after this show, it will always belong to the viewers”.
"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," she said.
The Wyle Moon founder’s departure follows an alleged kidnap plot. Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1, with This Morning airing at 10am.
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