Fans of “This Morning” were taken aback on Wednesday when Holly Willoughby made a surprise return to the show for a celebrity interview, albeit in a pre-recorded segment. Willoughby had stepped down from her role as host in October following an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.
The unexpected return occurred as “This Morning” aired a festive compilation of clips from the past 12 months, including a segment featuring Willoughby from July. In the clip, she was seated alongside co-host Craig Doyle on the iconic show’s sofa, interviewing Hollywood star Idina Menzel about her iconic role as Elsa in the animated Disney classic “Frozen.
Willoughby’s return comes just two months after her long-term co-host, Phillip Schofield, left the show amid ongoing speculation about his private life.
