Holly Willoughby has been forced to miss her planned return to This Morning after taking ill. The presenter was due to return to the ITV daytime show on Monday (April 17) alongside Phillip Schofield.
The 42-year-old was last seen on the programme earlier this month where she was hosting alongside both Alison Hammond and Joel Dommett as Phillip, 61, took an unexpected week off hosting duties. Holly then wrapped up her stint at the helm for her two week Easter holidays before she and Phillip were du to return today (Monday).
But in an Instagram post shared by both Holly and This Morning on Sunday (April 16), the mum-of-three confirmed her return had been hit by a setback and that she'd be away for a "few days" - or the whole week - due to being struck down by shingles.
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She wrote on the distinctive green This Morning logo backdrop: "Hi ...just to let you know I may be away for the rest of the week as I have Shingles," she said with frustrated-face emoji. Holly added: "I'll be back as soon as I'm better. Huge Love."
After Holly's announcement, This Morning confirmed that Rochelle Humes would be stepping in to her presenting shoes as she makes her hosting return to the show for the first time in months. Sharing a picture of Holly, Rochelle and Phillip to their Instagram page, the ITV daytime show said: "Tomorrow at 10am on ITV1 and STV, it’s welcome back after the Easter holidays to Phillip and get better soon to Holly who’s off ill for a few days."
And they also confirmed that Friday host Alison Hammond would be back in the studio, writing: "Phillip and Rochelle have a packed show with Gyles and Camilla, John Torode, Josie, Dr Sara and a very special live announcement from Alison Hammond around midday!"
It wasn't until Monday morning that Rochelle addressed her return to the show. Sharing a picture of a This Morning branded wall backstage at the ITV studio, former The Saturdays singer Rochelle, 34, wrote: "Looking after my girl @hollywilloughby seat this week..." She then added: "Get well soon," alongside a bouquet of flowers emoji.
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