October 16th 2023.
Kerry Katona has expressed her views on Holly Willoughby's exit from ITV's This Morning, following Ulrika Jonsson's savage swipe. Last week, Holly announced that she was leaving the daytime programme after 14 years, and released a statement on social media thanking viewers for their loyalty and support.
Kerry wasn't surprised by her decision, as she had previously opened up about appearing as a guest on the show, which left her feeling "suicidal" and caused her to blast the broadcaster for having a "toxic" culture.
Speaking to OK magazine, Kerry said: "We were kind of all waiting for it, weren't we? I give Holly her due and I think that everyone has to move on at some point, it's nice to have shake-ups in TV too."
Former Gladiators presenter Ulrika Jonsson had previously commented on a Instagram post shared by The Archbishop of Banterbury, with the caption "Holly Willoughby walking round the This Morning studio." The account said that it was "the end of an era", to which Ulrika responded "Or the end of an error".
ITV's managing director of media and entertainment Kevin Lygo said in a statement: "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. She has been at the heart of This Morning for the past 14 years, and she is adored by our viewers."
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