…By Alan Peterson for TDPel Media.
Amanda Holden Clarifies Video Misinterpretation
Amanda Holden has denied allegations that a video she posted was intended as a dig at This Morning host Holly Willoughby.
The video, which featured Amanda wearing a white dress and asking her followers, “Are you OK?”, was widely interpreted by celebrity watchers as satirizing Holly’s recent statement on the show regarding the departure of co-host Phillip Schofield.
However, a spokesperson for Amanda stated that the video had been taken completely out of context and emphasized that Amanda has no issues with Holly.
Holly Willoughby Returns to Social Media Following Phillip Schofield’s Departure
Holly Willoughby has made her return to social media for the first time since Phillip Schofield’s dramatic departure from This Morning.
While Holly was absent from the show during the furore, she made her on-screen comeback on Monday.
However, she had not shared a permanent post on her personal Instagram account since May 18.
Holly’s Dress Reveal and This Morning Ratings
On Tuesday, Holly shared a photo of herself in the dress she would be wearing for the live broadcast, which she would co-host with Josie Gibson.
Wearing a floral Ghost dress and nude high-heeled sandals, Holly appeared cheerful in the picture.
In the caption, she mentioned the guest, Sarah Beeny, and her upcoming documentary.
Monday’s episode marked Holly’s first on-screen appearance since Schofield’s departure and garnered significant anticipation.
The show attracted an average of 839,000 viewers, the highest daily average since May 8.
The peak audience reached 1.6 million, nearly double the program’s average.
Schofield’s Apology and the Desire for Healing
During recent interviews, Phillip Schofield acknowledged that Holly Willoughby was unaware of his “unwise, but not illegal” relationship and apologized for lying to her.
On This Morning, Holly addressed the audience alongside Josie Gibson, expressing her concern for everyone’s well-being and the desire for healing.
She acknowledged the difficult circumstances and the toll it took on Schofield’s mental health, emphasizing the need for support and understanding.