Holly Willoughby is off from presenting This Morning for a “few days” due to having shingles.
The ITV talk show host has been away during the Easter holidays along with Phillip Schofield whom the programme said is returning this week.
In an Instagram post, Willoughby: “Hi… Just to let you know I may be away for the rest of the week as I have shingles… I’ll be back as soon as I’m better. Huge love, Holly.”
The infection, which causes a painful rash, is caused by the same virus as chickenpox.
According to Mayo Clinic, the varicella-zoster virus stays in your body and when it is re-activated, blotches appear on the skin and patients report feeling generally unwell and like they have a headache.
When Willoughby and Schofield, who also present ITV’s Dancing On Ice together, are not hosting their ITV talk show, then TV personality Alison Hammond and former The X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary step in.
On Monday, This Morning said The Hit List presenter and former The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes will be in the studio alongside Schofield to host.
The talk show wrote on social media: “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.
“Phillip and Rochelle have a packed show… and a very special live announcement from Alison Hammond around midday.”
Holly Willoughby is a British television presenter, model, and author. She was born on February 10, 1981, in Brighton, East Sussex, England. Willoughby is best known for her work as a co-host on several popular British television shows, including "This Morning," "Dancing on Ice," and "Celebrity Juice."
Holly Willoughby started her career as a model and then transitioned to television presenting. She gained widespread recognition as a co-host on the popular morning talk show "This Morning" on ITV, where she has been a main presenter since 2009. She has also co-hosted the reality TV show "Dancing on Ice" and was a team captain on the comedy panel show "Celebrity Juice." Willoughby has been known for her warm and approachable on-screen persona, and she has won several awards for her work in television, including multiple National Television Awards.
In addition to her television work, Holly Willoughby has also authored a series of children's books called the "Luna" series, which has been well-received. She is also known for her fashion sense and has been recognized for her style and beauty by various publications.
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful, blistering rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in nerve cells for years and reactivate later in life, causing shingles.
Shingles typically starts with pain or tingling in a specific area of the body, which is often localized to one side of the body or face. A rash then appears in the affected area, which develops into fluid-filled blisters that may break open and crust over. The rash is usually accompanied by pain, which can be severe and described as burning, tingling, or shooting. Other symptoms of shingles may include sensitivity to touch, itching, and flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, and chills.
Shingles is generally a self-limited condition that resolves on its own within a few weeks to a month. However, it can be very painful and uncomfortable, and in some cases, it can lead to complications such as post-herpetic neuralgia, which is persistent pain that may persist even after the rash has healed. Treatment for shingles may include antiviral medications to reduce the severity and duration of the rash and pain, as well as pain management strategies to alleviate discomfort. It's important to see a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment if you suspect you may have shingles.
