THIS Morning fans were baffled today as Holly Willoughby failed to appear on the first show of 2021. The 39-year-old presenter was replaced by Rochelle Humes, who hosted alongside Phillip Schofield in her place.
Phil, 58, explained her absence saying she needed to spend "a couple of extra days with the family". He told viewers: "Hiya and happy new year.
Welcome to the very first This Morning of 2021. Holly is spending a couple of extra days with the family, so Rochelle is here." Many parents are having to look after their children at home today after a government U-turn saw schools in London, where Holly lives, closed.
The TV presenter shares children Harry, 11, Belle, nine and Chester, six, with her husband Dan Baldwin, 46. She last missed.
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