haswith a heartfelt statement – five months after her former co-host also
The 42-year-old presenter’s departure comes just days after a man named Gavin Plumb, 36, was with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap of her.
She announced her decision to leave the daytime programme for good on Instagram.
You can read Holly’s statement in full here:
‘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.
‘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.’
Following her departure, Kevin Lygo, who is the managing director of media and entertainment at ITV said: ‘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.’
He continued: ‘She has been at the heart of This Morning for the past 14 years, and she is adored by our viewers.
‘Holly has brought her unique brand of warmth, energy, humour and fun to one of the country’s most popular daytime shows, and everyone on the programme will miss her enormously.
‘She remains a much-loved member of the ITV family and we look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.’
Holly joined the daytime programme in 2009 and hosted alongside Schofield, 61, until May.
After he ‘agreed to step down from This Morning,’ Holly began presenting with lots of different presenters includingHolly has been absent from the programme since last week due to the alleged kidnap plot.
The presenter has , which includes her husband Dan Baldwin and their children, 13-year-old son Harry, 11-year-old daughter Belle and eight-year-old Chester.
