Holly Willoughby is not expected to come back to This Morning in the near future.
Holly Willoughby will not be coming back to This Morning in the near future due to the recent court appearance of an ex-Pizza Hut employee who has been charged with a plot to kidnap and murder.
- According to a source, the idea of returning to the show is completely out of her thoughts.
This Morning star Holly Willoughby is on indefinite leave after ex-Pizza Hut worker Gavin Plumb appeared in court over a kidnap and murder plot.
On Wednesday, Plumb’s home in Harlow, Essex, was raided by the Essex Police. As a result, the presenter decided not to host Thursday’s episode and has been under police guard at her residence ever since.
It is believed that the bosses at ITV have given Ms. Willoughby approval to take an indefinite leave of absence from work.
According to The Mirror, a source stated that Holly is devastated by the news and this week has been extremely difficult for her.
Her topmost concern is the safety of herself and her family, who are providing support during this extremely challenging period.
It is believed that the bosses at ITV have given Ms. Willoughby the approval to take an indefinite leave from work.
No conversations have taken place regarding the timing or possibility of her comeback to the This Morning couch. No determinations have been reached on that matter.
According to the source, the idea of going back to the daytime show is the last thing on her mind.
On Friday, Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court were told Plumb, 36, had made a ‘detailed plan’ with the US hitman over the internet, and Plumb was part of a network of like-minded individuals.
District Judge Caroline Jackson stated that objects were discovered at your residence that could have been utilized to commit the offenses for which you are being accused.
‘The other party is abroad and preparations had been made for him to arrive in the UK next week. These are very serious allegations you are facing.’
Plumb, who is charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, address and where he worked. He was denied bail and will appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on November 3.
On Wednesday, Essex Police conducted a raid at the residence of Gavin Plumb in Harlow, Essex. During the operation, they discovered a kit intended for the purposes of kidnapping and restraining individuals.
Authorities have reportedly discovered a kit designed for kidnapping and restraining at the residence of an individual who has been accused of planning to abduct and kill Holly Willoughby (depicted in the image).
The charges suggest that the defendant is being accused of plotting to put together a ‘kidnap and restraint kit’ and urging someone else to come to the UK to commit the alleged crimes.
Ms Willoughby, who is 42 years old, is said to be extremely upset upon discovering the scheme.
The mother-of-three is currently under police guard at her London home where she lives with her husband Daniel Baldwin, 49, and their three children – Harry, 14, Belle, 12 and Chester, 8.
Willoughby was pulled from presenting the ITV show on Thursday just moments before going on air after police informed bosses about the alleged plot. Alison Hammond replaced the 42-year-old to present the show alongside Josie Gibson.
Essex Police superintendent Tim Tubbs said: ‘This was an extremely fast paced investigation, with many of our officers and national partners working overnight to secure these charges.
Ensuring the safety of every victim is of utmost importance, and we will persistently prioritize this by collaborating with the Metropolitan Police service throughout the ongoing investigation.
Plumb, who was 35 stone at his heaviest, once appeared in a BBC programme about weight loss.
On Friday, Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court were told Plumb, 36, had made a ‘detailed plan’ and had reached out to a hitman in the US to kill the This Morning presenter
Police discovered a supposed plan to abduct Ms Willoughby, 42, leaving her extremely upset.
The father-of-two, who worked at Pizza Hut and McDonald’s in the past but gave up after his weight became unmanagable, described his day-to-day life in the 2018 documentary – which came to light after his arrest.
The segments depict him expressing his discomfort caused by his weight, talking about his four-year confinement to his apartment, and mentioning that he only ventured outside to dispose of trash in his bin.
He expressed his frustration about not being able to play football.
Plumb once mentioned that he solely ventured outside his residence to dispose of garbage in the shared bins, and for a period of time, he refrained from leaving his house.
He now works as a security guard at The Pinnacles Shopping Centre in Harlow, Essex and according to neighbours who spoke to MailOnline, heHe/she is becoming more social and has recently started taking driving lessons.
Gavin Plumb, 36, from Harlow, Essex, described his day-to-day life in the 2018 BBC documentary – which came to light after his arrest
Ms Willoughby reportedly has round-the-clock police protection at her residence in London, where she resides with her spouse, Dan Baldwin (shown in the picture), and their three kids.
After resigning from his job at Pizza Hut due to health concerns, Plumb, who used to weigh 35st, remained confined to his house for several years.
Plumb told the BBC programme: ‘The last time I went out unaided was 2014 – it was my parents’ wedding vow renewal.
I have experienced constant changes in my weight. At my highest, I weighed 35-and-a-half stone. It was during this period of weight gain that my mental well-being significantly deteriorated.
‘It’s a vicious circle. When I’m depressed, I eat – and when I eat, I’m depressed. For a long time, I found it difficult walking around. But getting to the point of not being able to go out, that really crept up on me.
I strongly dislike being indoors. I have a strong aversion to constantly seeing the same four walls. I am not satisfied with my current body size.
I am experiencing pain all over my body. I frequently experience chest pains, which have been attributed to my weight. I am afraid that if I eat or exert myself too much, it could have serious consequences for me.
Plumb was apprehended at the residential complex in Harlow on Wednesday and made a court appearance on Friday.
Holly Willoughby was pulled from presenting This Morning after it was claimed Essex Police found ‘sinister messages’ threatening ‘serious harm’ to the mother-of-three (pictured at the National Television Awards at The O2, in London, in September)
Since discovering the scheme, Holly Willoughby, who was photographed walking her dog in London last month, is reportedly feeling extremely upset.
He mentioned that he underwent a gastric band surgery and had to follow a liquid diet. However, neighbors have reported that he remains significantly overweight.
Yesterday, Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond expressed their surprise and conveyed their affectionate regards to their friend.
The hosts of This Morning began the show by sharing a heartfelt message for their fellow co-host. Dermot mentioned, “We won’t delve into it extensively, but we must begin by discussing the experience of someone from our own team.”
Alison expressed her shock upon hearing the news and conveyed her love and heartfelt support to Holly and her family.
Gyles Brandreth, the reviewer on the ITV show, expressed that the world can be challenging and demanding.
Yesterday, Dermot and Alison expressed their affection to Holly and her family.
The Prime Minister expressed his concern for Holly after reports of a possible kidnapping scheme involving her.
This Morning pinned a tweet about Plumb’s arrest at the top of its feed for their 2million followers.
Lorraine Kelly expressed her sympathy and support for the person going through a distressing situation, stating that it must be incredibly difficult for both her and her family.
Rishi Sunak, who made an appearance on the ITV show last Friday, also expressed his concern for Holly.
He expressed his deep apologies upon learning about Holly’s situation, and conveyed his well wishes to her, her family, and everyone involved.
Ms Hammond took over on Thursday after Ms Willoughby was removed from the show just hours before it was scheduled to air due to the plot being revealed to the bosses.
Josie started the morning show on Thursday with excitement, announcing the special guest: ‘Guess who’s here with me? It’s none other than Alison Hammond!’
At the time, viewers were perplexed as the reasons for her absence remained unknown.
Josie enthusiastically started the morning show by announcing, “Guess who’s here with me? It’s none other than the amazing Alison Hammond!”
“Oh, Josie! I hope you’re not upset, but I felt a twinge of jealousy when I saw you and Holly discussing being blonde. I thought to myself, ‘I’m going to change things up a bit. I want to be a part of that conversation,'” responded Alison.
“Is it acceptable to you? Are you okay with it?”
Josie jokingly responded, saying, “No, definitely not, I adore you!” In return, Alison replied, “I also love you.”
Plumb, who was 35 stone at his heaviest, once appeared in a BBC programme about weight loss. In 2018, he had a gastric band fitted
On the day Plumb was arrested, Holly Willoughby celebrated her husband Dan Baldwin’s birthday by sharing a affectionate photo of them on Instagram.
On the day Plumb was arrested, Willoughby kissed her husband Dan Baldwin on the cheek as she wished him a happy birthday in loved-up Instagram post,
The presenter – who rarely gives a glimpse into her marriage – celebrated the TV producer’s day by sharing a sweet photograph of them.
At the festival in Italy, Willoughby and Dan, who is 49 years old, were captured hugging each other against the backdrop of a music stage.
She wrote in the post: ‘Wishing my Love a happy birthday.’
The couple got married at Amberley Castle in Sussex on August 4, 2007, and have since had three children.
