Holly Willoughby is reportedly making a move to crack the American market with a pilot episode for a new chat show on Disney+. Sources claim the show, titled "The Holding Space with Holly Willoughby," will focus on high-profile women and empowerment, with Willoughby leading discussions on authenticity.
The pilot is slated to be filmed in the coming weeks, marking a significant step in Willoughby's return to mainstream television after stepping away from ITV's "This Morning" in October 2023. Her departure followed controversy surrounding her co-host Phillip Schofield and an alleged plot against her.
Willoughby recently launched her own YouTube series, "Together," which has received mixed reviews. Critics have compared her new venture unfavorably to Meghan Markle's lifestyle series on Netflix, with some reviews citing awkward small talk and lengthy episodes. Despite a lukewarm reception from some critics, her YouTube comeback has garnered a following, and upcoming guests for "Together" include Nicole Appleton, Emma Bunton, Katherine Ryan, and Joanne McNally.
The reported Disney+ project signals a renewed effort for Willoughby in television after her roles on "Dancing on Ice" and the Netflix show "Celebrity Bear Hunt" did not continue. Production on "The Holding Space" is said to be underway, with the production company reportedly confident in its prospects for a full series pickup by Disney+.