Holly Willoughby will not be returning as co-host for ITV’s revival of You Bet!, citing scheduling conflicts, the network has confirmed. The veteran presenter, who has been a staple of British television for decades, is stepping away from sharing the screen alongside Stephen Mulhern. However, ITV has hinted that she may still appear as a guest panelist in the upcoming season.
The news comes as ITV recently opened applications for the next installment of the show, sparking curiosity about Willoughby’s future projects. The mother of three is widely recognized for her long-running role on This Morning, from which she stepped down in October 2023 following a harrowing kidnapping plot that led to her immediate departure after more than a decade on the program, told Manchester Evening News.
Her exit followed the controversial departure of her former co-host, Phillip Schofield, who resigned amid revelations of an inappropriate relationship with a younger colleague. Despite these challenges, Willoughby has made a steady return to television, taking on new projects, including Dancing on Ice and Netflix’s survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
Speaking about the upheaval in her life, she admitted in an interview with The Sunday Times, “It’s been a difficult year—there’s no way around that.” Willoughby’s decision to step away from You Bet! marks another shift in her evolving career. As she continues to explore new opportunities, fans eagerly anticipate her next move in the entertainment world.
