This Morning pair jumped the queue to see the Queen lying-in-state, Marks & Spencer has confirmed Holly Willoughby will continue to be an ambassador for at least two years.
Currently the star works with the brand to promote clothing and homeware, as well as having her own ranges.It comes after Holly denied accusations she and co-star Phillip jumped the queue to see the Queen lying-in-state.The pair faced backlash after they reportedly used their press accreditation to jump the lines to see the monarch.In a recent episode of This Morning, Holly denied she and Phillip had bypassed the queues.In light of the news, Mail On Sunday reported M&S had confirmed: “We have extended our contract with Holly, and we will continue to work with her.”A source close to Holly, who has her own clothes range in the store, said: “Holly has been amazing for Marks & Spencer and has their full support," added the same publication.This comes as a petition, signed by 75,000 people, called for both Holly and Phillip Schofield to be axed from their regular presenting jobs on This Morning.Unlike Holly, Phil was dropped from his We Buy Any Car deal which reportedly earned him more than £1million.The company, which strives to be the quickest car buying service, is shooting new adverts next week without Phillip, who has been the face of the brand for five years.As well as not featuring in the new ads, photos with Phil in have already been erased from the company’s website.A source reportedly told WHERE?: “There’s clearly a feeling in the company that he is not the right fit for the future,” in light of the news.The company’s decision not to work with Phil comes soon after the brand was involved with viral memes, which made a joke of Phil and Holly.
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