Holly Willoughby hugs co-host Alison Hammond as she returns to This Morning after summer

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Holly Willoughby is back on our screens today as she has returned to This Morning after her summer break. For her first day back, Holly, 42, is hosting alongside Alison Hammond.The pair hugged as they appeared on screen for the first time, with the show kicking off alongside the cast of Mamma Mia!

The Party.The stage performers entertained with a medley of Abba classic songs, including Dancing Queen, SOS and title track Mamma Mia, while This Morning stars including Gyles Brandreth, James Martin and Alice Beer danced in the crowd.

Holly said: “It is such a good way to start the show. “Now, we are back from our summer break but it’s not just the start of the new season for our show, for many people out there today is the first day of school.” Speaking about her own children’s return to school, she added: “All good, except we all opened the window today and went ‘Oh summer decided to arrive today’.” Holly looked gorgeous in a black and white polka dot dress, sharing a full-length look at her outfit ahead of the show.

Posing backstage, mum-of-three Holly revealed how excited she was to be back at work on the ITV programme. She wrote: “And just like that… it’s back to school… can’t wait to see you!!! @thismorning 10am @itv #hwstyle dress by @purecollection.” Alison looked gorgeous and summery for her day of hosting the show, in a green co-ord with a yellow T-shirt underneath.