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Kirsty McCormack

Holly Willoughby gives rare insight into son's lives as she shares 'sudden' hobby

Holly Willoughby is known for being fiercely private when it comes to her personal life and her children, but occasionally she mentions her three kids whilst hosting This Morning.

Tuesday's instalment of the ITV show saw Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield welcome Richard Hammond onto the sofa to discuss the new series of The Grand Tour.

As the trio chatted away, Holly mentioned Richard's new found love for a particular sport.

"Maybe you need to go somewhere that's got a good golf course nearby because that's your new love isn't it?" she commented.

"Well, love is pitching it a bit!" Richard replied, as Holly said: "Okay, new hobby!" before asking: "Are you saying that because the other two hate it so much?" referring to Jeremy Clarkson and James May.

Holly Willoughby gave a rare glimpse into her two sons as she hosted Tuesday's episode of This Morning (ITV)

"No, I'm doing it because I am fascinated by it! Have you tried it?" Richard said as Holly revealed: "No, I've done the driving range thing."

She then admitted: "My husband does it! My kids... the boys have suddenly started to get into it, but you know..." referring to her two boys; Harry, 13, and seven-year-old Chester.

Richard then said: "Well I've not actually played an actual round yet but I've been to a driving range," as Holly and Phillip poked fun at him.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby interviewing Richard Hammond on Tuesday's show (ITV)

"Is this crazy golf? Have you done crazy golf? Is this what we're talking about?" father-of-two Phillip mocked him.

Mother-of-three Holly couldn't stop giggling as Richard tried to defend himself and his new hobby saying: "You've gotta get your swing right!"

Both Holly, 41, and Phillip, 60, appeared to be in much more bubbly mood on Tuesday's show as they continue to face a backlash amid the 'Queuegate' furore.

Both Holly and Phillip appeared to be in much more bubbly mood on Tuesday's show (ITV)

The duo were falsely accused of cutting in the queue to see the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall earlier this month, and despite ITV clarifying they did not jump the line and were working, public anger still remains.

A petition calling for the pair to be axed from their jobs has already grown to 75,000 and counting.

This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV and ITV Hub.

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