Holly Willoughby ‘in talks’ to quit ITV for rival channel after Phillip Schofield drama
HOLLY Willoughby is 'in talks' to quit ITV for a rival channel following on from the Phillip Schofield drama.
The 42-year-old, who has presented ITV's This Morning since 2009, could potentially be joining the BBC to star in some new shows for the channel.
This isn't the first time that Holly has worked with the Beeb as she hosted Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof last year with Lee Mack.
A source told the publication: “Holly has had a good relationship and an open dialogue with BBC bosses since she hosted Freeze the Fear.
“Ever since then they have been keen to sign her up for another project and have bent over backwards to offer her other opportunities.
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“So the ongoing drama at ITV has played into their hands.
“The bosses have had conversations this week about what they could offer her going forward.
“And one executive reached out to her directly earlier in the week.
“Holly was still away on holiday at the time. But she really values her relationship with the BBC and the friendships she has built up there.”
It comes after Holly's former This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield revealed he had an affair with a much younger male ITV employee – just a week after he was dropped from the daytime show.
Phillip's exit was confirmed after weeks of intense speculation about his future and a feud with co-host Holly.
After the shocking revelation that Phillip had lied about the affair, viewers were left speculating if Holly would return to the iconic sofa.
Earlier this week The Sun revealed that Holly WILL return to This Morning despite pressure to step down.
A source said of Holly: “She has made it clear she was one of the people Phil lied to and she has nothing to hide.
“She will return to This Morning as planned on Monday and carry on like the professional she is.
“Holly has been affected by Phil’s actions and it has been very difficult. She is devoted to This Morning however and will continue to do the best job she can for them.”
Holly and Phillip have presented This Morning every Monday to Thursday for the last 14 years.
Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have hosted the show on Fridays since 2021.
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Holly will be joined by Josie Gibson on the programme this Monday.