Holly Willoughby has been sounding decidedly hoarse since the weekend, and she’s now too poorly to present This Morning.
Phil was joined by her I’m A Celeb stint stand-in Rochelle Humes as the opening credits played out earlier, and he announced that his co-star wasn’t feeling well.
Our @hollywills is feeling a little under the weather today, so @RochelleHumes has stepped in to hold the fort with @Schofe.
Get well soon Holly! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wwHgVo03TN
— This Morning (@thismorning) 13 February 2019
He said: “Some of you might have noticed that I’ve got a different co-host for the day.
“Holly’s poorly today. If you’ve been watching throughout the week you’ll know that she’s been on a sort of downward spiral.
“Started on Dancing On Ice, she wasn’t really brilliant on Sunday, and then it’s got worse and worse.
“And finally, she’s fallen over so she’s staying home today.”
He added: “Get well soon. She’s not going to be watching, but get well soon.”
Viewers were swift to jump on Twitter and speculate about why the mum of three was absent.
Some speculated that she might be expecting!
I bet Holly’s got a bun in the oven. #Thismorning
— Shellish (@ShelleyThistle) 13 February 2019
I’ve got a feeling holly is pregnant😂😂#ThisMorning
— Soap Reality World (@srealityworld) 13 February 2019
Holly has got morning sickness #thismorning
— Pineapple (@Pineapple858375) 13 February 2019
Others suggested she was actually hungover and pulling a sickie…
Holly’s hungover more like ffs #Thismorning
— ⚡️ｃｒａｉｇ⚡️ (@cb_038) 13 February 2019
On Sunday night, Dancing On Ice viewers were a little concerned about her, as she was sounding croaky.
The star, who was celebrating her 38th birthday, looked stunning in a black sparkling gown, as Phil wished her a happy birthday live on air.
At the time fans weren’t sure whether she had been celebrating a little too hard – or was ill!
Taking to Twitter to express concerns during Dancing On Ice, one commented: “Aww, feel sorry for her,” while another added: “Holly Willoughby looks shattered.”
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Holly looks and sounds unwell. Aww, feel sorry for her. Having to work on her birthday and then not being 100% either. Sucks. #DancingOnIce
— Love Holly Willoughby (@hollywillslove) February 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/Mr_Devine_1/status/1094659871469981697
Is Holly poorly or hungover??? Still looks gorgeous though! #DancingonIce
— Amy 🩷 (@Amyy3891x) February 10, 2019
Why is Holly always hoarse, presenting has ruined her voice #DOI #DancingOnIce
— Gee_McK (@Gee_McK) February 10, 2019
holly sounds ill, it’s her birthday, and she’s spent a few hours travelling… no one can say that girl doesn’t work hard #DancingOnIce
— kat🪴 sukeve🫶🏻 (@Alison_King_Fan) February 10, 2019
Sore throat Holly….
Or suffering from last night 😂😂😂#dancingonice
— Craig S 💛💙 (@craggsy82) February 10, 2019
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Holly had been celebrating with her family at Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa over the weekend.
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