HOLLY WILLOUGHBY ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM THIS MORNING

Holly Willoughby has announced she has quit This Morning after 14 years.

In a statement, the presenter said: "I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning. To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much...

"Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family. I will miss you all so much. Holly."

Speaking about Holly's decision to leave after more than a decade, ITV’s Managing Director, Media and Entertainment, Kevin Lygo said: "We are sad that Holly is leaving This Morning, but respect her decision which we know will have been extremely difficult for her to make...

"Holly is one of the best loved, respected and most accomplished broadcasters in the UK. She has been at the heart of This Morning for the past 14 years, and she is adored by our viewers...

"Holly has brought her unique brand of warmth, energy, humour and fun to one of the country’s most popular daytime shows, and everyone on the programme will miss her enormously. She remains a much loved member of the ITV family and we look forward to continuing to work with her in the future."

This Morning continues weekdays at 10am on ITV1.