Brave Holly Willoughby seen for the first time since terrifying kidnap threat ordeal and quitting This Morning
HOLLY Willoughby has been seen for the first time since her terrifying kidnap threat ordeal and after she quit This Morning.
The TV presenter, 42, put on a brave face as she was seen out and about on Friday morning with friends.
Holly - who quit the ITV morning chat show after 14 years - was also joined by her husband Dan Baldwin and mum Linda at a cinema in London.
The mum-of-two wore a red jumpsuit, camel coat and was spotted carrying some Christmas gifts as she was seen leaving a restaurant.
She opted for a casual look for the outing, with her blonde tresses loose over her shoulder and wore minimal makeup.
Holly has understandably kept a low-profile since the presenter was subject to an alleged kidnap and murder plot.
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At the time, the presenter was forced to pull out of hosting This Morning and was replaced by co-star Alison Hammond.
It was reported that the star was left “shocked and distraught” while she was under police guard at the home.
Last month there were claims the threat has left Holly with a fear of hosting live TV.
Her Dancing on Ice hosting duties have also been thrown into chaos - as it's still not been confirmed if she will be returning.
I’m A Celebrity star Josie Gibson is the frontrunner to take over from Holly as the host of Dancing On Ice.
ITV bosses think she would be perfect for the skating show after her jungle stint was a hit with viewers.
The new series starts in just over three weeks but Holly has yet to commit following an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her was exposed.
While The Sun has previously revealed Stephen Mulhern, 46, is widely expected to fill the role of co-host previously held by Phillip Schofield, 61.
In October, Holly sensationally quit her This Morning presenting role after 14 years.
The star thanked her viewers as she shared an emotional statement revealing she has left the ITV show for good.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Holly wrote: "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.I will not be returning to This Morning.
"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.
"Richard and Judy 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. I will miss you all so much. Holly."
Her exit came after a turbulent year for the star, who has presented This Morning since 2009.
Last September, she and then co-host Phillip Schofield were accused of skipping the queue to pay their respects to the late Queen.
She later issued a statement explaining she had been there as an accredited broadcaster for a filmed segment.
Holly added: “Please know that we would never jump a queue.”
This May, Phillip Schofield, 61, resigned after he admitted an affair with a much younger colleague.
Phillip also revealed he had lied about it when confronted by Holly.
She later told viewers she had felt “shaken and let down”.
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ITV launched a review into This Morning amid claims of a “toxic culture”, leading to a backlash from viewers.
Earlier this year, Holly failed to win a National Television Award for the first time in 12 years.
