Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield are widely celebrated for their remarkable on-screen chemistry and close rapport, both off and on screen. Additionally, their relationship has been described by Willoughby herself as being “like family”.
The duo first appeared together on Dancing on Ice in 2006 before joining This Morning three years later. Last year they caused controversy after allegations of queue-jumping during a visit to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state.
Holly Willoughby is a British television presenter and model
Holly Willoughby began her career modeling for brands like Pretty Polly before transitioning into television presenting. She quickly established herself on children’s shows like S Club TV and Xchange, before landing a spot as Phillip Schofield’s co-host on ITV daytime show This Morning in 2009. Their warm on-screen chemistry soon made them household names and has garnered them many National Television Awards over time. Holly also co-hosted Dancing on Ice while co-presenting Celebrity Juice UK and The Voice UK shows.
Holly is also an accomplished author; her debut children’s series called “School for Stars” became a UK bestseller and received critical acclaim. Additionally, she has written her memoir as well as spoken at several charity events.
She hails from a close-knit family, and is a strong proponent of mental health awareness. She has spoken openly about her own battles with depression while fighting to secure more funding for the NHS.
She is also a strong proponent of gay rights and has appeared in multiple ads supporting them. Due to her wholesome looks, she is frequently featured in teen magazines like Mizz, Just Seventeen and Shout as well as several lads’ mags such as Arena and FHM.
She is best known for co-hosting This Morning with Phillip Schofield
Holly Willoughby has co-hosted This Morning since 2009 alongside Phillip Schofield, and is widely revered among Britain’s television viewers. Their warm chemistry on-screen has won them multiple awards and accolades from their viewers; off-screen they remain close, spending time together at family functions. Both presenters are active supporters of charitable endeavours while serving as brand ambassadors.
After Schofield resigned, their friendship appears to be dissolving quickly. Allegedly, Schofield prevented Amanda Holden from landing high-profile co-hosting jobs as his stand-in, as well as joining I’m A Celebrity alongside him. Furthermore, it has been claimed that Schofield attempted to block Rochelle Humes becoming a regular on This Morning.
In 2020, Schofield came out as gay and Willoughby was among those quick to support him – yet their friendship seemed to suffer when the pair were accused of jumping the queue at Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral.
Willoughby remains committed to returning when she returns from her break in June. ITV director of regulation and policy Magnus Brooke will appear before Parliament’s cross-party culture committee next week and could face questions related to this saga.
She has worked in media since early 2000
Holly Willoughby first began presenting children’s shows for CITV and CBBC before making the leap to ITV daytime show This Morning as Fern Britton’s replacement in 2009. Since then, Holly Willoughby has become a regular presenter on This Morning winning numerous NTA awards as she does co-host Dancing on Ice alongside Phillip Schofield as well as captain Celebrity Juice teams.
She has hosted various ITV spin-off programs since 2005, such as Celebrity Wrestling: Bring It On in 2005, Greased Lightnin’ in 2007 and two series of the Xtra Factor in 2008 and 2009. In addition, she hosted S Club TV along with actor Dan Baldwin.
In 2007, she replaced Davina McCall as host of Streetmate, an ITV2 dating game show which had moved from Channel 4. That same year, she co-hosted Holly & Fearne Go Dating alongside Fearne Cotton; their aim was to help single people meet potential dates while traveling around.
Holly has not only presented, but has also written or co-written twelve books – her latest being an autobiography entitled My Happy Place due out from Penguin next year – as well as earning affiliate, advertising and brand awareness income through Wylde Moon lifestyle brand. According to PR expert Andy Barr, Holly is an ideal marketer’s dream due to her broad appeal and hardworking nature.
She has a daughter with Schofield
Holly Willoughby has been seen breaking down as she leaves Phillip Schofield’s London home, seemingly devastated after learning of his affair with an underage lover and subsequent admission of lying. Holly may consider stepping down if this would ensure the safety of her family.
Holly and Phillip worked closely for over a decade on This Morning and Dancing on Ice, becoming close friends while often taking family holidays together. Most recently, Holly has tweeted pictures of herself with Phillip’s children; in addition, Phillip presented last week while Holly was away on maternity leave.
Phillip addressed allegations of an affair with a younger colleague on This Morning and was forced to issue an apology after it came to light that he hadn’t informed Holly of his brother’s child sex offenses. Phillip admitted the relationship was “unwise but not illegal”, while calling it an act of lying unforgivable.
Holly Baldwin – who shares three children with husband Daniel Baldwin – was seen carrying multiple bags as she left Phil’s west London property with daughter Molly today.