Holly Willoughby looked emotional as she melted her fans' hearts with a photo of herself and her rarely seen youngest son. The This Morning host took to Instagram early on Thursday morning (September 29) as she shared a priceless hug with Chester on his birthday.
The mum-of-three gripped onto her youngest son, who she shares with husband Dan Baldwin, as she paid tribute to him in a sweet social media post. Holly, 41, was still in her nightwear, was make-up free and looked glowing as she snuggled up to her little boy.
"Early morning blurry snuggles with the birthday boy…" she typed to her eight million followers. "Happy 8th Birthday Chester…we love you so very much."
Her celebrity pals were among the first to reply with This Morning co-star Rochelle Humes writing: " Oh Happy Birthday gorgeous Chester." Comedian Alan Carr simply replied: " Adorable," with a love heart eye emoji. Presenter Jake Humphrey, who worked with Holly on children's TV many years ago also commented.
He said: " 8!?!? How is that even possible. The days are flying by so take those cuddles at every opportunity." Meanwhile, fellow TV star Angela Scanlon added: " Gorgeous boy. Happy birthday."
And Holly's millions of followers were also soon sharing birthday messages for Chester as well as cooing over the mother and son moment. But they were also continuing to show their support for the TV star after suffering backlash in recent weeks which led to her fans being concerned.
@amydoxx said: "Precious moments." @jophippsbennett commented: "Happy Birthday to Chester, that's been a super quick 8 years!!" @beautywillsxx wrote: "This is so sweet," before adding: "Happy 8th birthday Chester." @jogee345 posted: "Happy birthday have a lovely day. Xx you have a gorgeous family enjoy it all poppet."
@jeremysandersart shared: "Nothing more precious and more important in life than this …have a lovely day you all." @kellylouiserichards typed: "It looks like you really needed that hug yourself, beautiful picture. Sending you love." @yappg added: "Happy birthday Chester. Think we all wanted to give you that hug recently."
Holly, who is known for being fiercely private when it comes to her personal life and her children, also gave a rare insight into her family life, particularly that of her sons earlier this week. During Tuesday's This Morning, Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield welcome Richard Hammond onto the sofa to discuss the new series of The Grand Tour.
As they chatted, 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.
"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 sons; Harry, 13, and seven-year-old Chester.
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