This Morning stars brand Holly Willoughby departure ‘sad day’

A number of celebrities left supportive comments for Willoughby on her Instagram post including fellow This Morning host Dermot O’Leary, who said that he had “nothing but love and respect” for her

Holly Willoughby has left This Morning (Lucy North/PA)

This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary have led messages to Holly Willoughby after she announcedon Tuesday she would not be returning to the ITV programme.

Hammond and Rochelle Humes, who have both presented alongside Willoughby, said that it was a “sad day” after the presenter, 42, revealed the news in an Instagram post which said that she had made her decision for herself and her family.