Alison Hammond was 'too famous' to return to old job after Big Brother before landing three-month ITV This Morning contract

Emily Atack was delighted to receive a sweet gift bag from Holly Willoughby at her fancy launch party in London - describing it as the "best party bag" she's ever had.The Celebrity Juice captain was invited to attend the launch party of Holly's first Wylde Moon perfume - which took place at London's Coliseum on Wednesday (February 24).This Morning star Holly joined her husband Dan Baldwin and her sister Kelly at the glamorous night - described as a "multi-sensory event".Excited Emily decided to show her support, and she took to Instagram with backstage snaps from the event.Her first snap was taken from her seat inside the venue, alongside a supportive message for Holly which read: "For our gal @hollywilloughby" with a love-heart emoji attached.The second showed Emily perched in a fancy London bar - alongside a premium Wylde Moon party bag from Holly's event.Although it's unclear what's in Emily's goodie bag, given the event was a launch for Holly's perfume, one might expect there to be one or two fragrances packed inside.Emily declared it was the "best party bag" she'd ever had, writing: "Best party bag I've ever had.. @hollywilloughby", signing off with Holly's brand name "#wyldemoon" and a matching moon-emoji.During the launch of Holly's highly-anticipated fragrance, former Oasis star Andy Bell performed with the cast of La Bohéme and a 48-piece orchestra.Speaking about the event, Holly said: "I fell in love with the opera on my first ever visit over 13 years ago.

EASTENDERS star Louisa Lytton told fans she's "going bald" after giving birth six months ago. The new mum took to her Instagram Story last night and pointed to her hairline, proclaiming: "Will my hair ever grow back?" Louisa, 32, isn't the first celebrity mum to open up on hair loss after pregnancy, with TV presenter Holly Willoughby sharing her own experience last month.

Holly Willoughby was pictured in good spirits as she left a casual after-party at a pub, following the swanky launch of her first fragrance through her wellness platform on Wednesday night.After the Wylde Moon X ENO (English National Opera) immersive night at the London Coliseum, the presenter rocked up to The Marquis pub in London’s West End to keep the party going.Arriving with her sister Kelly, husband Dan Baldwin and around 40 others, Kelly was later seen enjoying drinks and a vape outside with friends during the festivities.Holly, who was immaculate in a cream double-breasted jacket and matching trousers, and Dan made an exit around midnight, looking merry after a successful evening as they hopped into their car.The presenter was still going strong in her black and white polka dot stiletto heels too.On the way out of the pub, the couple stopped to speak to two homeless people, with Holly seen giving one a hug while Dan, 47, gave a Big Issue seller £30.Earlier that evening, she had been surrounded by famous friends, including This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, Bond actor Colin Salmon and comedian Lee Mack at the official launch event for new scent (borrowed from) The Wild.She posed with long-time pal and colleague Phillip, who celebrated 40 years in TV earlier this week and looked dapper in a pale green blazer, dark blue top and trousers.Emily Atack got Holly’s suit memo, opting for a black one paired with a lilac blouse, as she posed with her mum actress Kate Robbins, who was all in black.Hollywood star Colin was suave in a forest green shirt, grey trousers and brown boots, which he wore with a black jacket and grey flat-cap.Lee Mack cut a louder figure in his jeans, tweed jacket and blue scarf as he supported

Ed Sheeran has paid a heartfelt tribute to close friend Jamal Edwards following his shock death on Sunday. The music entrepreneur was one of the main people responsible to launch Ed's incredible career in music.MORE: Brenda Edwards breaks silence to share beautiful photo with son Jamal EdwardsJamal, who founded SBTV, was 31 when he passed away from a sudden illness, leaving his family and fans devastated.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has "rallied around" her best pal and co-host Phillip Schofield amid his feud with Eamonn Holmes.The silver-haired Oldham-born star, 59, was called out by Irish native Eamonn, 62, in a recent interview, where he hit out at him for "snubbing" his wife, Loose Women host Ruth Langsford, on TV three years ago.Following the harsh words from Eamonn, Holly is reportedly now supporting her co-star more than ever.A source claimed: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly."It's no secret there is no love lost between Phil and Eamonn but Holly felt she had to defend her 'work husband' after all the support he's shown her over the years, particularly on the week he celebrated 40 years in showbiz," they added to OK! Magazine."She thought the comments were very below the belt," the source added.The feud comes after Eamonn's recent interview which saw him take issue with Phillip over an on-air exchange with Ruth.Eamonn spoke to the Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine on Saturday about the moment when Phillip seemingly cut his wife Ruth Langsford off while she was talking to ITV viewers in 2019.Addressing the moment, he said: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people."It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her."No one would have snubbed me like that," he added.Eamonn went on: "I have a good Belfast street fighter in me… I would be direct."I don't go for presenters who think they have a special privilege or aura or influence."At the time, Express.co.uk contacted Phillip's representatives for comment.On the ITV show three years ago, Phillip and Holly cut to Ruth so she could introduce what was coming up on Loose Women that

Holly Willoughby leapt to defend her TV co-star and friend Phillip Schofield after former This Morning star Eamonn Holmes made a "below the belt" comment about him.Eamonn, 62, recently claimed that Phillip, 59, was "renowned for subbing people" following reports of a feud between him and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61.However, Holly felt the need to "defend" her TV partner Phil as he celebrates 40 years in the showbiz industry.A source told OK!: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly."Despite not always seeing eye to eye, Holly knows she owes a lot to Phil and she'll always be grateful for the way he took her under his wing when she first joined This Morning and how he fought for her to be his co-presenter on the show."Holly was left to stand up for her work husband after she thought Eamonn's "comments were very below the belt".The Irish broadcaster made the claims to the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, saying that Phil cut his wife off during a live link to Loose Women.Eamonn said: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people."He's very passive-aggressive. It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her.

THIS Morning's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield hugged on a red carpet tonight as they met up offscreen. The pair - who are genuine friends who often holiday together - put on a united front at the 41-year-old's perfume launch.

Holly Willoughby is "rallying around" Phillip Schofield after Eamonn Holmes' "below the belt" comments about him over the weekend. Eamonn, 62, gave an interview to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, in which he claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" following reports of a feud between the This Morning host and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61. But a source tells OK! that 41 year old Holly felt the need to "defend" Phillip as he celebrates 40 years on TV.The source tells us: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly.

There are some celebrities for whom blonde hair is truly their signature and our cores would be shaken if ever they changed that. Holly Willoughby, Mollie King, Gemma Collins et all would all shock the nation if ever they went to the dark side and became brunette.

Alison Hammond, 47, has made a name for herself over the years with her hilarious antics, bubbly personality and contagious laugh living at the forefront of her fan's minds.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were left in hysterics on Tuesday 22 February's This Morning as they discussed facts about a sloth’s “poop”.The 40 year old was informing her co-host Phil, 59, about all the sloth facts she had accumulated over the years throughout the show, as they watched a sloth live from Costa Rica. Holly revealed one particular fact about sloths to do with their “poop” that left the duo in stitches.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are stalwarts on ITV's This Morning but the partnership came close to never happening.Fern Britton announced she was stepping down from the show after a decade in March 2009.Her announcement sparked a frantic rush to find her replacement.Phillip previously said how he was disappointed that Fern was leaving after all they had achieved together on the show.He said he was looking forward to launching the new series in six months time with a new partner.Phillip explained Holly was "at the top of everybody's list to pick up where Fern leaves off" after filling in for Fern a few months prior to that.Oh his website in July 2009, Phillip explained: "She filled in a few months ago and, from that moment on, everybody knew she was the obvious number one choice."But it has been alleged by Holly the only reason she got the role was because of Phillip determinedly singing her praised to show bosses - after she heard cruel comments about her taking on the role.The pair had already formed a close bond while presenting Dancing On Ice for three years.But Holly, who had mainly worked in kids' TV prior, reckoned critics believed she wouldn't be able to handle the different format of the breakfast show and wouldn't be able to "interview a Prime Minister".Holly explained on Elizabeth Day's podcast How To Fail in November last year: "If it wasn’t for Phil, I wouldn’t be on This Morning now because everyone around him at the time when he suggested my name, were like, 'What? No! She might be alright in the fashion bit but there’s no way she could interview the Prime Minister…'"The deal was sealed as Phillip was in the studios having photos taken for the opening titles of the new series.He said: "Holly

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has told how a recent romantic meal with her husband Dan Baldwin ended in disaster. Appearing on the daytime ITV show today with co-host Phillip Schofield, Holly, 41, discussed her husband's "brave" attempt to cook dinner for them, which saw part of the mussel shell become lodged in one of her teeth.Speaking to Phil on today's show, the mother-of-three explained that she suffered a dental disaster after her husband's culinary attempts.At the start of the show, Phillip decided to tell viewers what his co-star had been confiding in him minutes before they went live on air.The silver-haired star said: "She just said thirty seconds ago...

Eamonn Holmes claims he was unceremoniously axed from ITV's This Morning, where he and wife Ruth Langsford had presented for almost 15 years.Since then, he hasn't been shy about taking aim at both ITV and his former co-host Phillip Schofield, leaving only fellow host Holly Willoughby so far unscathed.This week, an ITV insider claimed Eamonn was axed due to research showing his popularity had been dropping, something which his agent has firmly denied.Eamonn appeared to leave the show on frosty terms with Phillip after Ruth reportedly made a formal complaint about him interrupting her mid-sentence while the pair were live on air.Though Eamonn has now switched channels for GB News, the drama shows no sign of dwindling.After Phillip was a guest on the Lorraine show to celebrate his 40 years on TV, Eamonn hit the "like" button on a tweet which criticised his rival's tribute."This #lorraine show is bizarre..

Linda Robson has shared a series of sweet family photographs after heading away for the weekend with her daughter and grandchildren.MORE: Inside Loose Women's Linda Robson's impressive home with husband MarkThe Loose Women star, 63, revealed to her fans that she had spent some time in Southend-on-Sea with her loved ones as she shared an insight into their trip.WATCH: Loose Women panellists pay tribute to Jamal Edwards following his death"Had a wonderful weekend at the @roslinbeachhotel thanks Jackie & staff for looking after us. The kids loved it!" she wrote.

This Morning host Holly Willoughby has revealed she is 'finally living' after turning 40.The 41-year-old presenter appeared on the latest episode of the ITV daytime show, where she discussed 'feeling more confident in her own skin' after turning 40 last year.Appearing opposite Phillip Schofield and Vanessa Feltz in a phone-in about life achievements, Holly said: "I do feel like every decade brings you something. I do feel like in my forties, I definitely know who I am a lot more."I'm definitely confident in my own skin, all those things that I love."I'm living.

Stacey Solomon has paid tribute to the ‘sincere and humble’ music mogul Jamal Edwards following his tragic death.The 32 year old, who has appeared alongside Jamal's mother Brenda Edwards, 52, on Loose Women, shared a heartfelt tribute to the music entrepreneur who died aged 31 on Sunday 20 February. Stacey shared a photograph of Jamal to her five million Instagram followers captioned: "One of the greatest, kindest, most sincere and humble people I ever had the pleasure of meeting. Just devastating.

This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have sent 'lots of love' to Brenda Edwards following the passing of her son Jamal Edwards.The SB.TV founder passed away from a sudden illness on Sunday morning at the age of 31.Loose Women star Brenda confirmed Jamal's passing in a gut-wrenching statement and reacting to the news on the latest episode of This Morning, Phil and Holly sent their 'deepest sympathies and lots of love' to their ITV colleague.Discussing the tragic death with guests Camilla Tominey and Gyles Brandreth, Phillip said: "Our deepest sympathies and lots and lots of love to Brenda and Tinasha and their whole family. "We're so desperately sorry."Holly added: "Yes, we're so sorry."Of Brenda's devastating loss, Gyles added: "There's no sadness greater I think than losing your own child during your lifetime."It's not something that you expect to happen.

Tributes have poured for music pioneer Jamal Edwards, who has died at the age of 31.The entrepreneur was best known for founding youth broadcasting and film production company SBTV and was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his services to music. Jamal, who is the son of Loose Women presenter Brenda Edwards, passed away on Sunday “after a sudden illness”. Stars of the entertainment world have been leaving tributes to Jamal, who helped launch the careers of artists like Dave, Stormzy and Ed Sheeran.

GB News star Eamonn Holmes was dropped from the ITV This Morning slot he had shared with wife Ruth Langsford for 15 years and replaced with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. However, he hasn't been shy about contradicting claims that the decision was down to his popularity dropping.Eamonn also wanted fans to know it hadn't been his decision to walk away.He was compelled to deny rumours that research had suggested he was no longer liked by viewers, after an ITV insider claimed to The Sun: "ITV is always looking at what the viewers want, what the people watching the show want."Put it this way, they wanted change, the viewers didn’t want to watch him anymore.Things have to change, they evolve and for him to say there was no explanation isn’t true."He issued a reply via his representative, who argued: "It is simply not true that research showed that viewers no longer wanted to watch Eamonn Holmes."Research has actually showed Eamonn rated better than others who replaced him on This Morning."His agent, Jonathan Shalit, continued: "I don’t believe a ‘source’ said anything that was official as ITV have always behaved with great respect to InterTalent."The facts are simple.

Loose Women panelist Brenda Edwards has confirmed that her 'beautiful' 31 year old son Jamal passed away 'after a sudden illness'. The 52 year old issued a statement after the devastating news that her son and SB.TV founder Jamal Edwards, who helped launch the careers of Ed Sheeran and Jessie J, died on Sunday 20 February. In a statement read out by Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain, Brenda said: "It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness.