Some of Holly Willoughby's friends have been left furious after claiming she was left with no choice but to leave This Morning to protect her family.
The 42-year-old announced via an Instagram post that she was quitting the show, telling ITV bosses that she felt unable to carry on with presenting it.
One friend said they were angry and believe Holly had to give up her job because she feared for her safety, the Mirror reports.
It comes after a man was arrested for the alleged plot to kidnap and murder Willoughby. He has since been charged. Read more: Alison Hammond sends message to Holly Willoughby after This Morning exit announcement The friend said: “She is in a bad way but some things aren’t worth it no matter how much she adored This Morning.
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