Holly Willoughby says she had to overcome crippling childhood shyness

VIEWERS tuning into tonight's episode of Holly Willoughby's new show Freeze The Fear all had the same reaction to the shower scenes. The instalment of the adventure series which aired earlier saw the contestants tasked with enduring a 15 minute cold shower as part of a challenge.

Holly Willoughby was left on the verge of tears on Tuesday's instalment of This Morning as guest Tan France spoke about the horrific racism he faced as a child. Fronting a new BBC Two documentary called Beauty And The Bleach, the Queer Eye star appeared on the ITV show to discuss the impact colourism had on his life after he was beaten up and left for dead at only five years old. Now based in Salt Lake City, Utah, 38 year old Tan explained that the experience left him unable to return to Doncaster to film for the documentary.

Holly Willoughby is a hit on This Morning - and she has confirmed that, in spite of the rumours, she has no intention of leaving the show behind.She has clarified: "I love the show, I've grown with it!"Holly contradicted the speculation, which mounted after she took on new BBC project Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, by continuing: "I've been there 13 years and I'm not going anywhere."She has also added that she feels "incredibly grateful" for the presenting gigs she has landed over the years, admitting that despite her huge success, she sometimes still suffers from "imposter syndrome".The Brighton-born beauty is now influencing millions, with the outfits she wears on This Morning often selling out within hours of her appearing in them.However, she has also been an inspiration to the world in another way - for conquering her dyslexia and going on to achieve her dreams as a presenter.She recalls struggling with painful shyness in her school days due to the condition, and admits that when she tried her hand at a political interview, quizzing ex-Prime Minister Gordon Brown, she struggled.She recalled of the script: "I was saying words I didn't even understand, mangling up sentences and completely floundering. I was awful."Various critics had said, 'She'll be OK with the fluffy fashion pieces but how will she do a serious political interview?' And they were right...

This Morning but he was as cheeky as ever.Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were back on our screens on Tuesday (April 19) to present the ITV daytime show.They welcomed Holly's Freeze The Fear co-host Lee, 53, onto the show so they could discuss their new BBC series. However, Lee kicked off the interview by pointing out he was wearing glasses.The comic went on to reveal that it's the first time he'd ever wore specs on television and that he's waiting to undergo laser eye surgery, which requires him not to wear contact lenses for the time being.Lee also added that Phillip had recommended laser surgery to him off-screen.He later cheekily told Phillip "see you in court" if anything happened to him during the operation.Phillip replied: "You won't find me."Holly and Phillip have returned to This Morning after an Easter break.The dynamic duo welcomed viewers to the ITV daytime show on Tuesday but fans didn't seem too happy to see them.Josie Gibson, Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Vernon Kay have all stepped in to replace Phillip and Holly over half term.It appears that the famous foursome struck a chord with viewers and some have taken to Twitter for them to come back.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "I haven't missed them."Another added: "Wish it was Vernon and Josie today."A third person posted: "Let’s just say it… We want Josie back!"While a fourth social media user said: "Have to agree with so many that both Phil and Holly are 'tired' and the show needs fresh energy.

This Morning took a racy turn during the latest instalment of the ITV daytime show.Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were back on our screens on Tuesday (April 19) morning.During the action-packed episode, the dynamic duo got a sneak peek inside some of the multi-million pound properties up for sale across the pound.They got a look into the lavish homes of Katy Perry, Ellen DeGeneres and Emma Roberts who are hoping to move.However, before Holly and Phillip introduced the segment, they both spotted an X-rated blunder on the autocue.An amused Phillip said: "Just written up here in front of us. Holly's just pointed out.""You're not going to be able to see this because it's on the autocue."Phillip went on to instruct the crew: "Camera two can you point at camera five."Holly continued: "There are some items this is one.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have returned to This Morning after an Easter break.The dynamic duo welcomed viewers to the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (April 18) but fans didn't seem too happy to see them.Josie Gibson, Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Vernon Kay have all stepped in to replace Phillip and Holly over half term.It appears that the famous foursome struck a chord with viewers and some have taken to Twitter for them to come back.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "I haven't missed them."Another added: "Wish it was Vernon and Josie today."A third person posted: "Let’s just say it… We want Josie back!"While a fourth social media user said: "Have to agree with so many that both Phil and Holly are 'tired' and the show needs fresh energy. It’s been great fun with the fill-ins."Alison and Dermot confirmed Holly and Phillip would be returning during Monday's (April 18) show.At the end of the programme, Alison told viewers: "Holly and Phil are back tomorrow.

Adil Ray was quick to get his own back on Kate Garraway as he thought he heard her suffer a name blunder after remarking that he had a 'nasty streak'. The pair were back on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (April 19).

Italy. But there was no spending freeze for presenter Holly Willoughby, 41, who was shown in outfits costing a cool £4,337 during the first episode of BBC1’s Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof. She began in a £950 Cordova purple Up & Down ski suit and £190 pair of faux-fur snow boots by Moon Boot topped with a matching beanie hat from Barts Amsterdam, believed to cost £33.

Holly Willoughby has given a rare insight into her family life with her husband Dan Baldwin and their three children.The popular This Morning host rarely shares an insight into her life behind closed doors, especially about her marriage but made a candid revelation.Reflecting on her life, she said: "If my career tanked tomorrow, I know I'd be fine."She added "But if something happened with my marriage or my family, that would be the end of my world."Holly can currently also be seen on BBC One's Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, an icy celebrity challenge show, which she co-hosts alongside Lee Mack.Holly's hubby Dan, a TV producer, also worked on the show, which was shot in northern Italy, meaning they had some rare time off from being mum and dad to Harry, 12, Belle, 11, and Chester, seven.Holly told the MailOnline: "We’d sit on the balcony of our hotel room drinking Aperol Spritz and eating pizza."The couple met while working together on the children's show Ministry of Mayhem, with Holly getting her big break in TV, fronting the show with Stephen Mulhern in 2004.Dan was one of the producers of the series, and they went on to marry in a star-studded ceremony at St Michael's Church, West Sussex in 2007.Holly recently revealed that as a child she was so painfully shy that she used to hide behind her fringe.While she's best known for presenting This Morning, Holly was also so terrified of “saying something stupid” that she would “mumble into her sleeve” and because she is also dyslexic, never spoke up at school.Holly admitted too that early in her career she constantly failed auditions because she “can't act” and used to mess up the scripts.She revealed: "I had massive impostor syndrome and yes, I was underestimated but, more

Holly Willoughby has shared the reason she believes she'd be 'fine' if her TV career ended in a candid new interview. The This Morning star has been missing from the ITV show for a few weeks as she and Phillip Schofield take Easter off.

Britain’s Got Talent contestant Nick Edwards said his unexpected audition for the ITV talent show gave him the confidence to return to performing after 11 years. Doting dad Nick had a shock as his adorable daughters Savannah and Cali, aged three and four, were brought on stage by his mother Tracey in a bid to convince him to sing in public again in the first episode of the new series on Saturday night.

Holly Willoughby has revealed that as a child she was so painfully shy that she used to hide behind her fringe. While she's best known for presenting This Morning, Holly was also so terrified of “saying something stupid” that she would “mumble into her sleeve” and because she is also dyslexic, never spoke up at school. Holly admitted too that early in her career she constantly failed auditions because she “can't act” and used to mess up the scripts.

HOLLY Willoughby has opened up about family life with husband Dan Baldwin and their three children. The This Morning host usually shares very little about her personal life but Holly, 41, even revealed what she and TV producer Dan do when they're child free.

Amanda Holden cried when a contestant performed a moving song for his two daughters on Britain's Got Talent.In fact, Amanda's co-stars Declan Donnelly and fellow judge Alesha Dixon were all wiping away tears when the Yorkshire dad performed his audition.The hit ITV talent show returned to screens with its hotly-anticipated new series on Saturday (April 16), and it's fair to say it got off to a memorable start.Yorkshire dad Nick Edwards was in for a huge shock when he was pulled from the audience at an audition and asked to perform for judges Amanda, Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell and David Walliams.The Doncaster singer, 35, was surprised by his two daughters Savannah and Cali, aged three and four, who appeared on stage with their grandmother Tracey.The two girls appeared in matching outfits when they joined their nan on stage to talk to the judges.Tracey then invited Nick onto the stage when she said: "Well Nick doesn't know anything about it, but we want to surprise him and we want him to come and sing because he sings a lovely song for the girls."She had revealed that they were coming to the audition to surprise Nick when asked why they were there, and that she had to apply to the show on his behalf as he would never have done it himself.Opening up about his lack of confidence in himself, Nick said: "I think over the years, I've lost a lot of confidence in myself, " adding: "So I tend to do it at home in the shower."Before he sang, he confessed he was incredibly nervous and emotional as he fought back tears behind his guitar.When he started singing, Amanda, Alesha and Dec were all in tears, as well as members of the audience.Fans at home were bleary-eyed at the moment too, with one writing: "I’m crying at the man singing

Holly Willoughby is usually tight lipped about her relationship with TV producer Dan Baldwin and their three beautiful children.But on Friday, the ITV This Morning star gave her loyal legion of fans an insight into her marriage and family life as she shared a candid confession about their love for her doting husband and their children.The mother-of-two boasts a hugely successful career both on and offscreen which she has developed over the last 40 years.But during a recent interview with MailOnline, the blonde bombshell revealed that her role within the household is the most important thing to her.She opened up to the publication about her relationship with Dan, saying: “If my career tanked tomorrow, I know I'd be fine.“But if something happened with my marriage or my family, that would be the end of my world.”The happy couple met back in 2004 during the start of their TV career and the dynamic duo stood by one another to support them throughout their endeavours.It comes after the power couple collaborated in their most recent ITV programme Freeze the Fear which she filmed alongside her partner who was an executive producer on the show.The TV show, which debuted on Tuesday (April 12) - saw 12 celebrities take on ice guru Wim Hof which was filmed in the heart of Nothern Italy.She went on to tell the outlet how the happy couple have enjoyed some much-needed time away from their gorgeous children Harry, 12, Belle, 11 and Chester, seven.Holly added: “We’d sit on the balcony of our hotel room drinking Aperol Spritz and eating pizza.”After the first episode of the bone-chilling series aired, viewers flooded to Twitter to share their love for the cold weather challenges on social media.In response to all to love for the show

Holly Willoughby has revealed how she used to "hide behind her fringe" as a child as she lacked confidence and believed she would "never" be successful.The 41 year old, whose fans recently compared her Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof outfit to Willy Wonka, explained that she used to mumble into her sleeve out of fear she would "say something stupid" in a candid interview with the Daily Mail. "I'm probably the one most surprised by the position I'm now in," she shared, referencing her position as a presenter for ITV's This Morning among many others.The star went on: "I never thought I'd be successful. At school I didn't speak.

Holly Willoughby doesn't always open up about the details of her relationship with TV producer Dan Baldwin but on Friday it was reported that the This Morning host made a very candid confession about her relationship.MORE: Holly Willoughby looks effortlessly beautiful in sun-soaked selfie – see photoThe mother-of-two has had a very successful career both on and offscreen but in an interview with the MailOnline it was the role she played at home that she credited as being the most important.WATCH: The trailer for Holly and Dan's new show Freeze the FearDiscussing her relationship with husband Dan, she said: "If my career tanked tomorrow I know I'd be fine.MORE: Holly Willoughby shares sneak peek at daughter Belle's epic birthday party inside £3million homeREAD: Holly Willoughby rocks a jumpsuit that is total snow bunny vibes"But if something happened with my marriage or my family, that would be the end of my world." The couple met in 2004Lucky for the ITV star her most recent new programme, Freeze the Fear was filmed alongside her hubby who was executive producer on the show.The series, which debuted on Tuesday saw 12 celebrities take on ice guru Wim Hof and was filmed in Northern Italy.Holly also told the MailOnline that while filming the new show, the couple had some time away from their children Harry, 12, Belle, 11 and Chester, seven."We'd sit on the balcony of our hotel room drinking Aperol Spritz and eating pizza," she said.

THIS Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has confessed she used to be permanently terrified she'd "say something stupid". Holly, 41, is one of our most in demand TV presenters these days but she hasn't always found public speaking so easy.

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Holly Willoughby has spoken openly about imposter syndrome and said she "wasn't up to" hosting when she first landed her role on This Morning.The ITV veteran, who has been presenting the popular daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield since 2009 recalled the "dreadful" interview with Prime Minister Gordon Brown soon after her first appearance on the programme.Discussing the interview which happened more than ten years ago, Holly told The Daily Mail Weekend Magazine about her experience and said she was "awful".She expressed: "I was dreadful. The worst thing was that so many people in the industry had said I couldn't do that job.

Holly Willoughby said she floundered when she first joined This Morning, thinking she was an "wasn't up to" hosting.