Holly Willoughby quits ITV show This Morning

The presenter said it had been an 'honour to be part of the show’s story' but had to make the decision for her family



Holly Willoughby is to leave ITV’s This Morning after a man was arrested over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder the presenter.

Ms Willoughby, 42, said it had been an “honour to be part of the show’s story” but said she had to make the decision for her family.

Gavin Plumb, of Potters Field, in Harlow, Essex, appeared in court last week charged with soliciting to commit murder and kidnap.

The 36-year-old, who is a security officer at a shopping precinct in the town, appeared for a short hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.

Ms Willoughby has reportedly been under police protection at her home since the alleged plot was uncovered.

In a post on Instagram, Ms Willoughby, a mum of three, said that after 14 years she would be leaving the popular ITV morning show.