- The mother-of-three is under police guard at her London home after allegedly “dark news” was uncovered
Holly Willoughby shared a candid post about dealing with anxiety just hours before rumors surfaced of a plot to kidnap her.
In a post on her Wylde Moon account, the star shared tips from a psychologist about mental health issues.
The mother-of-three is currently under police guard at her London home, where she lives with her husband Daniel Baldwin, 49, and their three children – Harry, 14, Belle, 12, and Chester, 8 – after it is alleged ” “gloomy news” was received uncovered.
Holly was removed from presenting the ITV show shortly before it aired on Thursday after police informed bosses of the alleged plot.
Since then, she has been showered with support from her followers, who shared sweet comments in a recent Wylde Moon post, claiming she was “distraught” over the kidnapping plan.
Reveal: Holly Willoughby published a candid post about dealing with anxiety just hours before rumors of a plot to kidnap her surfaced
Insight: In a post on her Wylde Moon account, the star shared tips from a psychologist about mental health issues
The post shared on her Wylde Moon account reads: “If you or someone you love suffers from anxiety, you know how difficult it can be to deal with it.” “You are not alone,” followed by a link to tips and advice from Louise Chunn, founder of WellDoing.org.
According to a report from The Sun, a 36-year-old man who Holly did not know was arrested on Wednesday evening after the kidnapping plot was uncovered.
It is understood Essex Police are treating the alleged kidnap as a credible conspiracy and claim there are threats of “serious harm” to the star.
A source said: “Some sinister and threatening messages appeared to have been found on electronic devices, threatening to cause her serious harm.”
Officials are said to have confiscated a cell phone and electronic devices from the apartment.
Willoughby was said to be “distraught” and she was stopped from presenting This Morning just before it was due to air after police alerted her superiors.
An Essex Police spokesman said last night: “A 36-year-old man from Harlow has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap as part of an ongoing investigation.”
“The arrest took place on Wednesday, October 4th. He is currently in custody.’
Couple: Holly kissed her husband Dan Baldwin, 49, on the cheek as she wished him a happy birthday in a romantic post on Wednesday
Where is she? Fans were left stunned when Holly was absent from This Morning on Thursday – and was replaced by Alison Hammond, who co-hosted the show with Josie Gibson
In the hours since, Holly’s fans have expressed their support on social media, with one commenting under her recent Wylde Moon post: “I hope Holly is well.”
Another post on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Glad #HollyWilloughby and her family are safe. Congratulations to the police. ‘Terrible.’
A third posted: “Whatever you think of her, it’s a terrible thing to have to go through and I’m sending good thoughts and wishes to Holly and her family.”
“Yes I’m sending support for Holly… and also for everyone who faces daily threats of violence and is told to wait and call when a crime has actually been committed and not allow a police officer outside their home #gmb #lorraine” #ThisMorning #Loosewomen #HollyWilloughby,” shared a fourth.
Fans were left stunned when Holly was absent from This Morning on Thursday – and was replaced by Alison Hammond, who co-hosted the show with Josie Gibson.
Willoughby kissed her husband Dan Baldwin on the cheek as she wished him a happy birthday in a loved-up Instagram post on Wednesday.
As parents to children Harry, Belle and Chester, the couple keeps a low profile outside of work.
Willoughby gave fans a rare glimpse of the cheeky repartee that sparked her first romance with husband Dan while co-hosting This Morning.
The presenter originally dated TV producer Baldwin while working on chaotic Saturday morning children’s show Ministry Of Mayhem before tying the knot in 2007.