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Popular UK morning news anchor Holly Willoughby has quit her long-time TV job days after Majnun was arrested on charges of plotting to kidnap and murder her.
Willoughby, who co-presented ITV’s This Morning for 14 years, announced on Tuesday that she would not return to the show after a “difficult decision” in the interests of her husband and three children.
“To everyone who has worked on the series over the years, thank you very much,” Willoughby said in a statement. “This is a very difficult farewell, you are amazing and I will forever be proud of what we did together. Thank you to everyone at ITV for your support. Thank you to every guest who sat on our sofa.”
“Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You have been so loyal, so supportive and the absolute best company every day.
“We’re just looking after this show, and it will always belong to the viewers,” Richard (Madeley) and Judy (Finnegan) said. It has been an honor to be a part of her story and I know that this story has many chapters remaining. But unfortunately, I now feel like I have to make this decision for myself and my family. I will miss you all so much.
Willoughby has not appeared on TV since she was promptly removed moments before appearing on air last Thursday when Gavin Plumb, 36, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in connection with the terrifying plot.
Plumb, a shopping center security officer, was charged with inciting a man to commit murder and inciting a man to commit kidnapping.
according to WatchmanPlumb allegedly conspired with another man named David Nelson from the United States to attempt to carry out the murder.
The agency added that the plot was foiled a week before Nelson was scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom.
Willoughby was placed under police protection last Friday because the motive behind the alleged kidnapping and murder plot was unclear.
Police found chloroform, cable ties, a blindfold and ropes when they raided Plumb’s home in Essex. According to the sun.
Kevin Lygo, ITV’s managing director of media and entertainment, hinted that Willoughby would remain involved with the network.
“Holly brought her unique brand of warmth, energy, humor and fun to one of the most popular daytime shows in the country, and she will be sorely missed by everyone on the show,” Lygo He said in a statement to Sky News. “She remains a much-loved member of the ITV family and we look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.
Meanwhile, Plumb is next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court, located 40 miles outside London, for a hearing on November 3.
With mail wires
