This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is set to return to the daytime TV programme after testing negative for Covid-19. It was announced earlier this month that 39-year-old Holly had caught the virus just a few days after her co-presenter Phillip Schofield contracted it.
During Holly's time off, Phillip has been joined by Bristol's very own Josie Gibson and Brummie TV personality Alison Hammond, both of whom are very popular with viewers. But the original duo is set to reunite very soon, Phillip confirmed at the beginning of today's episode of This Morning.
The 59-year-old said: "Alison is obviously keeping me company today. We're pleased to say that [Holly's] negative, and she's back tomorrow."
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Upon the announcement of this news, Alison erupted into an excitable rendition of Celebrate Good Times by Kool and the Gang, jumping up and down on the spot. Much to Alison's disappointment, nobody joined in.
Joking, Alison said: "I wanted confetti! I wanted the works, do y'know what I mean?
She then added: "But never mind. Holly, we're so glad you're coming back." Phillip echoed Alison's sentiment. He said: "See you tomorrow, Holls."
ITV confirmed on Sunday, March 13 that Holly had tested positive for Covid-19, meaning she was forced to miss the semi-finals of Dancing on Ice. But now that she has recovered from the virus, she will be present for Sunday's final (March 27).
With Holly set to be back on our screens tomorrow morning for This Morning, fans are getting excited to see the dynamic duo that is Holly and Phillip back together. The pair are known for being reduced to hysterics on the show, often caused by innuendos.
Holly joined the This Morning team back in 2009 after the departure of Fern Britton. Phillip had been on the show for seven years at that point, and the pair had worked together for a few years on Dancing on Ice before Holly joined This Morning.
The presenter seems to have kept busy during her time off, posting a photo on her Instagram page of a home-baked loaf of banana bread. Alison commented: "Leave me a piece in the dressing room babs."
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