Holly Willoughby marked her 19th wedding anniversary with a rare public display of affection, sharing a kiss with her husband, Dan Baldwin. The couple appeared to celebrate at their holiday home in Portugal, with Willoughby posting a sun-kissed photograph of the moment on Instagram.
In the image, Willoughby, 45, is seen kissing Baldwin on the cheek while he holds a glass of rosé. The snapshot suggests a throwback moment, as Willoughby's hair in the picture is shorter than her current longer style. She wore a striped beach cover-up and sunglasses, while Baldwin sported a brown linen shirt, a baseball cap, and sunglasses. This personal celebration follows Willoughby's recent return to the spotlight with her new YouTube show, 'Together.'
Willoughby's return to public life comes after she stepped down from ITV's 'This Morning' in October 2023, following a reported plot to kidnap her. This decision also followed a scandal involving her former co-host, Phillip Schofield, who admitted to lying about a relationship with a younger colleague.
The first episode of 'Together,' released on a Tuesday, featured an appearance by actor Stanley Tucci. The show has been met with mixed critical reception. While fans have expressed enjoyment, professional reviews have been less enthusiastic, with some publications comparing it unfavorably to Meghan Markle's 2023 Netflix lifestyle series, 'With Love, Meghan.'
The Guardian described Willoughby's show as 'a marginally less agonising With Love, Meghan,' and The Telegraph stated that her show 'makes Meghan look good.'
In its first 24 hours, Willoughby's YouTube episode garnered 41,000 views, and her channel has accumulated 11,000 subscribers. For comparison, 'The Rest Is Entertainment' podcast, which released an episode on the same day featuring Stanley Tucci, had accumulated 29,000 views and has 138,000 subscribers since its launch in November 2023. Critics have pointed to issues such as shaky camera work and an extended running time for the 50-minute episode.
The Times noted that while the show 'looks nice' and may attract a quality of guest, its success remains uncertain. Upcoming episodes are slated to feature friends Nicole Appleton and Emma Bunton, as well as comedians Katherine Ryan and Joanne McNally.
