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Willoughby's first role as a children's entertainer came when she rejoined CITV in 2004 to co-present the entertainment show ''
Holly Marie Willoughby ( ; born 10 February 1981) is an English television presenter, author and model. She is currently the co-presenter of ITV's '' This Morning'' (2009–present) and '' Dancing on Ice'' (2006–2011, 2018–present) alongside
Holly Willoughby In this show actors represented an alternative S Club. She also appeared in a show called ''S Club 7: Artistic Differences'' playing a character called Zoe with the regular members of the band. Willoughby worked as a receptionist for a while and then as a runner for the defunct shopping channel ''Auction World TV''. Willoughby also took on menial jobs and started an
. Later in 2002, Willoughby presented a factual entertainment programme for children called ''Phillip Schofield
Phillip Bryan Schofield (born 1 April 1962) is an English television presenter who works for ITV. He is currently the co-presenter of ITV's '' This Morning'' (2002–present) and ''Dancing on Ice'' (2006–2014, 2018–present) alongside Holl ...
.
From 2008 to 2020, Willoughby was a team captain on the ITV2 comedy panel show '' Celebrity Juice.'' Her other television work includes '' The Xtra Factor'' (2008–2009), ''Text Santa
''Text Santa'' was a charity initiative set up in 2011 by ITV to support UK-based charities during the Christmas period. The appeal to the public is to donate money mainly via text donation and profits from merchandise. The telethons have been h ...
'' (2011–2013, 2015), ''The Voice UK
''The Voice UK'' is a British singing competition television series. Created by John de Mol, it premiered on BBC One during the spring television cycle on 24 March 2012. Based on the original '' The Voice of Holland'', and part of ''The Voice ...
'' (2012–2013), '' Surprise Surprise'' (2012–2015), '' Play to the Whistle'' (2015–2017), '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' (2018), ''Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof
''Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof'' is a British reality television competition series presented by Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack. The series began broadcasting on BBC One on 12 April 2022.
The series follows eight celebrities who are trained by ...
'' (2022), and ''The Games'' (2022).
Early life
Willoughby was born in Brighton, East Sussex, the younger of two daughters of Brian Willoughby, a sales manager of a double-glazing company, and Linda Willoughby ( née Fleming), a former air stewardess. She was educated at the independent Burgess Hill Girls in the town of Burgess Hill inWest Sussex
West Sussex is a county in South East England on the English Channel coast. The ceremonial county comprises the shire districts of Adur, Arun, Chichester, Horsham, and Mid Sussex, and the boroughs of Crawley and Worthing. Covering an ...
, and The College of Richard Collyer
The College of Richard Collyer (colloquially Collyer's ), formerly called Collyer's School, is a co-educational sixth form college in Horsham, West Sussex, England. The college was rated as being ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2009.
It is the se ...
in Horsham.
In 1995, at the age of 14, Willoughby was spotted by talent scouts at '' The Clothes Show'' Live exhibition and signed with the model agency, Storm Management
Storm Management is a British model agency based in Chelsea, London.
Background
Storm was founded in 1987 by Sarah Doukas in London. Doukas discovered Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne, Behati Prinsloo, and Anya Taylor-Joy. In 2009, Doukas sold a con ...
. She appeared in teen magazines for girls such as '' Mizz'', '' Just Seventeen'', '' Shout'', and '' More!''. From 1998, at the age of 17, Willoughby started modelling bra
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s, underwear
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and tights
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for clients including Pretty Polly Pretty Polly may refer to:
* "Pretty Polly" (ballad)
* ''Pretty Polly'' (film)
* ''Pretty Polly'' (opera)
* Pretty Polly (horse)
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, appearing in advertisements and posters.
Career
2000–2005: Children's presenting
In 2000, Willoughby won an audition for a show onCITV
CITV (short for Children's ITV, also known as the CITV Channel) is a British free-to-air children's television channel owned by ITV plc. It broadcasts content from the CITV archive and acquisitions, every day from 6 am to 9 pm which ...
featuring S Club 7
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called ''S Club TV''.BioHolly Willoughby In this show actors represented an alternative S Club. She also appeared in a show called ''S Club 7: Artistic Differences'' playing a character called Zoe with the regular members of the band. Willoughby worked as a receptionist for a while and then as a runner for the defunct shopping channel ''Auction World TV''. Willoughby also took on menial jobs and started an
Open University
The Open University (OU) is a British public research university and the largest university in the United Kingdom by number of students. The majority of the OU's undergraduate students are based in the United Kingdom and principally study off- ...
course in psychotherapy. Then eventually, she found work as assistant manager during which time she persuaded a friend to make a showreel of her. This secured her an agent who then contacted the BBC #REDIRECT BBC #REDIRECT BBC
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* Xchange (TV series), ''Xchange'' (TV series), was a BBC Children's television programme
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'' and went on to host several other children's shows for CBBC: '' X-perimental'' and '' CBBC at the Fame Academy'' (CBBC's version of the BBC #REDIRECT BBC #REDIRECT BBC
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...Ministry of Mayhem
''Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown'' (previously titled ''Ministry of Mayhem'' and ''MoM'') was a British children's entertainment programme, which was broadcast on ITV (later CITV) from 10 January 2004 to 1 July 2006.
Overview
''Ministry ...
'' which aired on Saturday mornings. On this programme she met her future husband Dan Baldwin, one of the show's producers. In 2006, the show's title was changed to ''Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown
''Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown'' (previously titled ''Ministry of Mayhem'' and ''MoM'') was a British children's entertainment programme, which was broadcast on ITV (later CITV) from 10 January 2004 to 1 July 2006.
Overview
''Ministry ...
'' in order to reflect the popularity of its co-presenters, Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern
Stephen Daniel Mulhern is an English television presenter, magician, and comedian. He began his television career on CITV, presenting the children's shows ''Finger Tips'' (2001–2004) and ''Tricky TV'' (2005–2010). Mulhern has presented vario ...
.
In 2005, Willoughby presented '' Feel the Fear'', a children's entertainment programme in which the presenters are set unnerving challenges. She has also had a number of minor appearances on other children's programmes. Willoughby presented '' CD:UK'' for a short while in the spring of 2005, replacing Cat Deeley
Catherine Elizabeth Deeley (born 23 October 1976) is an English television presenter and actress. From 1998 to 2002, she hosted the ITV children's show '' SMTV Live,'' for which she won a BAFTA Children's Award, and its spin-off chart show '' ...
before Myleene Klass
Myleene Angela Klass (born 6 April 1978) is a British musician, singer, presenter, model and businesswoman. She was a member of the pop group Hear'Say, and later released two solo classical crossover albums in 2003 and 2007. More recently, Klass ...
, Lauren Laverne
Lauren Cecilia Fisher (née Gofton; born 28 April 1978), known professionally as Lauren Laverne, is an English radio DJ, model, television presenter, author and singer. She was the lead singer and additional guitarist in the alternative rock ba ...
and Johny Pitts became the regular presenters. In recognition of work as a children's television presenter, Willoughby won a BAFTA Children's Award in 2006.Children's AwardsBAFTA
2006–2008
In 2006, she was chosen to co-present, with Phillip Schofield
Phillip Bryan Schofield (born 1 April 1962) is an English television presenter who works for ITV. He is currently the co-presenter of ITV's '' This Morning'' (2002–present) and ''Dancing on Ice'' (2006–2014, 2018–present) alongside Holl ...
, the television show '' Dancing on Ice'', in which celebrities are partnered with professional dancers to learn ice-dancing routines which are judged by a panel of experts and voted on by audiences. Willoughby remained in the role until 2011 due to new commitments. She was replaced by Christine Lampard
Christine Louise Lampard (''née'' Bleakley, born 2 February 1979) is a Northern Irish broadcaster. She has presented various television programmes with Adrian Chiles, such as ''The One Show'' (2007–2010) and '' Daybreak'' (2010–11), while w ...
.Good Golly, Miss HollyOrange Entertainment News, 29 January 2008 Willoughby has presented a number of other ITV programmes, including spin-off shows such as '' Celebrity Wrestling: Bring It On'' in 2005, '' Greased Lightnin''' in 2007 and '' The Xtra Factor'' for two years in 2008 and 2009. In 2007, she took over from
Davina McCall
Davina Lucy Pascale McCall (born 16 October 1967) is an English television presenter. She was the presenter of the reality show '' Big Brother'' during its run on Channel 4 between 2000 and 2010. She also hosted Channel 4's ''Streetmate'' (199 ...
as the presenter of '' Streetmate'', a dating game show during its transition from Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network operated by the state-owned Channel Four Television Corporation. It began its transmission on 2 November 1982 and was established to provide a fourth television service ...
to ITV2. Willoughby hosted the show for its final series. In the same year, Willoughby co-presented '' Holly & Fearne Go Dating'' with Fearne Cotton
Fearne Wood ( Cotton; born 3 September 1981) is an English broadcaster and author''.'' She began her career in the late 1990s presenting various children's television shows for GMTV, CITV and CBBC. In 2007, she presented '' The Xtra Factor'', a ...
. The show saw the two hosts attempt to find dates for single people that they meet around the UK.
Since 2008, Willoughby appeared as a team captain on '' Celebrity Juice'', presenting series 1–11 and 13–23 (taking a break in series 12 due to maternity leave). She left the show after 12 years in May 2020.
2009–present
Willoughby has co-presented ITV's '' This Morning'' with Phillip Schofield since September 2009 replacingFern Britton
Fern Britton (born 17 July 1957) is an English author and television presenter. She co-presented '' Breakfast Time'' in the 1980s, coming to mainstream national attention when hosting cookery game show ''Ready Steady Cook'' between 1994 and 200 ...
. Willoughby and Schofield present the programme from Monday to Thursday mornings.
In 2011, Willoughby co-presented charity telethon ''Text Santa
''Text Santa'' was a charity initiative set up in 2011 by ITV to support UK-based charities during the Christmas period. The appeal to the public is to donate money mainly via text donation and profits from merchandise. The telethons have been h ...
'' with Ant & Dec
Ant & Dec are a British television presenting duo, consisting of Anthony McPartlin (born 18 November 1975) and Declan Donnelly (born 25 September 1975), from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Formed after their meeting as child actors on CBBC's ...
. She returned to co-host the show with Phillip Schofield in 2012, 2013 and 2015.
On 24 March 2012, Willoughby began presenting ''The Voice UK
''The Voice UK'' is a British singing competition television series. Created by John de Mol, it premiered on BBC One during the spring television cycle on 24 March 2012. Based on the original '' The Voice of Holland'', and part of ''The Voice ...
'' with Reggie Yates
Reginald (Reggie) Yates (born 31 May 1983) is a British writer and director with a career spanning three decades on screen as an actor, television presenter and radio DJ. Yates played Leo Jones in ''Doctor Who'' and has worked at the BBC in ra ...
. She decided to leave the show after the second series and was replaced by Emma Willis
Emma Louise Willis (née Griffiths; born 18 March 1976) is an English broadcaster. She is known for her television and radio work with Channel 5, BBC, ITV, and Heart FM.
in 2014.
In 2012, Willoughby began hosting a revived version of '' Surprise Surprise''. A second series began airing on 15 September 2013, a third on 22 October 2014 and a fourth on 21 June 2015.
Willoughby has written a series of children's books with her sister Kelly. Their debut book ''School for Stars: First Term at L'Etoile'' became the UK's highest-selling children's book of 2013.
In 2015, Willoughby presented the sports-based panel show '' Play to the Whistle'' on ITV. The first series aired for seven episodes beginning on 11 April 2015. A second series aired for six episodes, beginning in April 2016 and a third series aired in 2017.
In 2016, Willoughby presented primetime Saturday night dating show ''Meet the Parents'' for ITV. The show has been compared to ''Blind Date
A blind date is a social engagement between two people who have not met, usually arranged by a mutual acquaintance.
Structure
A blind date is arranged for by a mutual acquaintance of both participants. The two people who take part in the blind ...
''.
In August 2017, it was reported Willoughby had received a £200,000 pay rise to match the salary of her co-host Phillip Schofield. She returned to present the new series of '' Dancing on Ice'' with Schofield in January 2018.
In August 2018, it was announced that Willoughby would host the eighteenth series of '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' alongside Declan Donnelly
Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly (born 25 September 1975) is a British television presenter, television producer, former singer, rapper, comedian and actor from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He is best known for working alongside Ant McPartlin a ...
as his usual partner Anthony McPartlin
Anthony David McPartlin (born 18 November 1975) is an English television presenter, singer, rapper, comedian and actor. He is best known for working alongside Dec Donnelly as part of the presenting duo Ant & Dec.
McPartlin came to prominence ...
took a year-long break.
Willoughby is a brand ambassador for Marks & Spencer
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and Garnier
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Launch
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, and a former ambassador for Diet Coke
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in the UK.
In September 2021, Willoughby founded a wellness and lifestyle brand and company called Wylde Moon.
Queen Elizabeth II lying in state
On 17 September 2022, Willoughby and Phillip Schofield drew criticism for not joiningThe Queue
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Two separate queues for mourners operat ...
with the public, when filming for '' This Morning'' at the lying in state of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall
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. ITV said that they were escorted from the press gallery {{Short description, Parliamentary reporters
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by government staff, and did not file past the Queen's coffin. Social media users contrasted this against the actions of other celebrities such as David Beckham and Susanna Reid
Susanna Reid (born 10 December 1970) is an English television presenter and journalist. She was a co-presenter of ''BBC Breakfast'' from 2003 until 2014 alongside Bill Turnbull and Charlie Stayt. In 2013, she finished as a runner-up on the elev ...
, who queued for many hours with members of the general public.
Personal life
Willoughby is dyslexic. Her sister, Kelly, also works in the television industry. On 4 August 2007, Willoughby married Dan Baldwin, co-founder of Hungry Bear Media and a former producer on ''Ministry of Mayhem
''Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown'' (previously titled ''Ministry of Mayhem'' and ''MoM'') was a British children's entertainment programme, which was broadcast on ITV (later CITV) from 10 January 2004 to 1 July 2006.
Overview
''Ministry ...
'' and later executive producer on '' Celebrity Juice''. They live in Barnes, London
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and have two sons and a daughter. Their first child was born on 11 May 2009, their second was born on 14 April 2011, and their third was born on 29 September 2014.
In 2008, Willoughby became a patron of the charity Together for Short Lives.
Filmography
Television
Film
Bibliography
* ''The Best Friends' Guide to Life'' (withFearne Cotton
Fearne Wood ( Cotton; born 3 September 1981) is an English broadcaster and author''.'' She began her career in the late 1990s presenting various children's television shows for GMTV, CITV and CBBC. In 2007, she presented '' The Xtra Factor'', a ...
, Vermilion, 2010)
* ''Truly Happy Baby'' (June 2016)
* ''Truly Scrumptious Baby'' (September 2017)
* ''Reflections'' (October 2021)
''School for Stars'' series
;All books written with Kelly Willoughby * ''L 'Etoile, School for Stars: First Term'' (2013) * ''Second Term at L 'Etoile'' (2013) * ''Third Term at L 'Etoile'' (2014) * ''Summer Holiday Mystery'' (2014) * ''Double Trouble at L 'Etoile'' (2015) * ''The Missing Ballerina Mystery'' (2015)References
External links
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Willoughby, Holly 1981 births Living people Alumni of the Open University People educated at Burgess Hill School People educated at The College of Richard Collyer 21st-century English women writers British women children's writers English children's writers English television presenters BAFTA winners (people) English non-fiction writers People from Brighton English female models Television presenters with dyslexia