Holly Willoughby recently took to the padel court during her summer holiday in Portugal, as her new YouTube show, "Together," continues to release new episodes. In the second episode of the series, Willoughby, 45, candidly discussed her regrets about not having a fourth child in her 40s.
While speaking with comedian Katherine Ryan, who welcomed a child at 43, Willoughby expressed a sense of longing. "When I heard you were pregnant and having another one, I was like, 'Maybe I should, maybe I should,'" Willoughby told Ryan. She added, "I was so jealous that you were doing it because I was like, 'I should have done it.'"
Willoughby, already a mother to Harry, 17, Belle, 15, and Chester, 11, feels that the opportunity for another child has passed. "The ship has now sailed," she stated.
The launch of Willoughby's YouTube channel has seen considerable viewership. The first episode garnered 41,000 views on its release day, surpassing Richard Osman's "The Rest is Entertainment" show, which recorded 29,000 views on the same day. In its first week, her channel accumulated over 110,000 views.
During her holiday, Willoughby was seen dressed in sporty attire for her padel game, wearing shorts, a black sports bra, and a lilac vest top, complemented by a matching baseball cap and sunglasses.
Navigating the Spotlight and Public Opinion
In her conversation with Ryan, Willoughby also touched upon the challenges of living in the public eye and parenting teenagers. "I feel the pulling away and I find it really hard," she admitted, referring to her children growing older. "They are pretty brilliant, but they are now getting teenagery and I'm like okay you're going to go and have a life without me."
She also discussed her apprehension about expressing strong opinions publicly, stating, "I'm so terrified to have an opinion on anything, I definitely don't like upsetting anybody." Willoughby explained that her role often requires her to see both sides of an argument, which makes forming a definitive opinion difficult. "And also I think I'm probably so terrified to say anything wrong because if you get it wrong the backlash is so huge, right?" she questioned.
Willoughby's return to the spotlight follows her departure from "This Morning" in October 2023. Her exit came after a period of scrutiny for the show, including the scandal involving her former co-host Phillip Schofield. The presenter also previously faced public attention in 2013 after photos emerged of her drinking and smoking.
