Holly Willoughby reveals Ant McPartlin's reaction to her replacing him on I'm A Celebrity
She will join Dec on the show
Last updated 24th Sep 2018
This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has opened up about how presenter Ant McPartlin reacted to the news that she will replace him on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! this year.
The blonde bombshell will take over Ant's presenting role on the show this winter as he continues with his year out of showbiz to recover.
As the 37-year-old presenter prepares to head to Australia to present I'm A Celebrity alongside Dec Donnelly (who recently welcomed his first child Isla Elizabeth Anne into the world), she revealed to The Daily Mail that Ant is "happy" about the replacement choice.
Holly said, “He was part of the discussion from the off. He’s happy that I’m looking after it until he gets back. It does help that we all know each other.”
See our favourite Holly Willoughby outfits from This Morning:
This look is definitely in our top five favourite Holly Willoughby outfits EVER.
For This Morning Live in Birmingham we can all agree that Holly dressed to impress.
The TV presenter went for a gorgeous girly look; a stunning lilac mini dress, a pink pair of sandal heels and a gorgeous pink coat.
We are obsessed with the detail, the florals and the frilly hem on this dress. It just screams spring and has given us a lot of inspiration for our spring/summer wardrobe.
What Holly Wore:
Prism Ditsy Mini Dress, Needle & Thread, £355.
Detachable Collar Mac, Jigsaw, £280.
Alana Single Sole Sandals Pink Nubuck, Office.
Holly started the year off wearing this fab outfit and we still can't get it out of our heads. The pink 'Ciao!' jumper, black A-line skirt, black tights and black boots is a whole vibe.
What Holly Wore:
Concetta Ciao Slogan Jumper, Joanie, £35.
Skirt, Karen Millen.
Boots, Topshop.
This look is definitely in our top five favourite Holly Willoughby outfits EVER.
For This Morning Live in Birmingham we can all agree that Holly dressed to impress.
The TV presenter went for a gorgeous girly look; a stunning lilac mini dress, a pink pair of sandal heels and a gorgeous pink coat.
We are obsessed with the detail, the florals and the frilly hem on this dress. It just screams spring and has given us a lot of inspiration for our spring/summer wardrobe.
What Holly Wore:
Prism Ditsy Mini Dress, Needle & Thread, £355.
Detachable Collar Mac, Jigsaw, £280.
Alana Single Sole Sandals Pink Nubuck, Office.
For the first day of spring this year Holly looked fabulous in this outfit. She's opted for a cashmere jumper, a red A-Line mini skirt and suede heels. This red and pink combo is giving us spring vibes and we're loving it!
What Holly Wore:
Mika Rose Wool Cashmere Jumper, L.K. Bennett London, £90.
Keaton Suede A-Line Mini Skirt Rust, Reiss, £265.
Sculpted Heel Suede Boots, & Other Stories, £125.
We LOVE LOVE LOVE this outfit Holly wore back in March. This striped turtle neck top and denim skirt is an absolute yes from us. This outfit would look amazing on all women's body shapes and we're obsessed with these red heeled boots.
What Holly Wore:
Striped Roll Neck Long Sleeve Jumper, Marks and Spencer, £19.50.
MOTO Wrap Eyelet Skirt, Topshop, £34.
Sculpted Heel Suede Boots, & Other Stories, £125.
Holly wore this outfit during spring; you know that time of the year where you wrap up first thing in the morning but by the afternoon you're too hot?
So this outfit is perfect for spring/autumn; with the jumper and skirt combo you can't really go wrong weather wise…
We also noticed that the TV presenter she's switched up her shoe game and decided to wear grey heels instead of her typical black or nude.
Go Holly!
What Holly Wore:
Classic Tunic Jumper, Winser London, £79.
Asymmetric Checked Wrap Midi Skirt, Marks and Spencer, £39.50.
Mayfair In Grey Kurt Geiger London, Kurt Geiger, £129.
We're not going to lie when we first saw this outfit we instantly though of Dennis the Menace (throwback!) but we'd still rock this look. The red and black combo is a vibe and we have to admit we had to have a second look to realise that this is actually a jumper and skirt co-ord and not a dress.
Who knew?
This outfit is bright and colourful and as much as we love pastel colours it's definitely nice to change it up a bit.
What Holly Wore:
Stripe Asymmetric Jumper, Warehouse, £49.
Stripe Asymmetric Skirt, Warehouse, £56.
Buckle Mule Shoe, Karen Millen, £140.
Holly looked fabulous in this gorgeous pink printed dress from Reiss and black sandal heels.
It's a simple and stylish outfit that's a great work look and perfect for after work drinks.
What Holly Wore:
Anastasia Printed Drop Waist Dress Pink, Reiss, £95.
We can't remember the last time we saw Holly wearing a co-ord set and after seeing her in this out outfit, we're not sure why she doesn't wear them more.
The This Morning presenter is wearing a pale blue blazer and shorts from Miss Selfridge, a white shirt from Jigsaw and nude sandal heels from Office.
This is definitely our favourite outfit of the week; it's pretty, fresh and would look amazing on all body types.
What Holly Wore:
Pale Blue Faux Double Breasted Blazer, Miss Selfridge.
Pale Blue Pleat Shorts, Miss Selfridge.
Back in February we were OBSESSED with Holly's outfit and to be honest, we still are. She looked incredible in this black roll neck, red leather skirt and black ankle boots.
What Holly Wore:
Bold Sleeve Roll Neck Jumper, Topshop, £20.
Asymmetric Leather Skirt, Zara, £99.99.
Hibiscus Ankle Boots, Topshop, £85.
Holly showed off her gorgeous legs when she wore this navy twist neck top, high waisted denim short and monochrome sandal heels.
This denim and monochrome combo looks great and it's giving us some inspiration; a pair of bold shoes make all the difference to your outfit.
What Holly Wore:
Navy Twist Neck Top, Dorothy Perkins, £12.
Mix/Isa Arfen Tie Waist Short, Next, £70.
V by Very Havana Cone Heel Woven Sandal – Monochrome, Very, £38.
We are loving the fact that Holly and her stylist Angie Smith paired two different prints together – yes ladies!
Holly wore a black and white polka dot shirt, a red and black polka dot knotted skirt and nude court heels. We are loving the bright colours she's rocking together and it's given us some inspiration to be bolder with our outfits.
What Holly Wore:
Polka Dot Relaxed Fit Shirt, Jigsaw, £26.
Knotted Polka Dot Skirt, Zara.
Gianvito Rossi, Net-A-Porter, £495.
During the summer Holly rocked this bright yellow halter neck dress from Warehouse and nude sandal heels from Office and of course, she looked fabulous. Bright, colourful outfits just scream summer and that's why we loved this look.
What Holly Wore:
Broderie Angalise Dress, Warehouse, £79.
Office Alana Single Sole Sandals Nude Nubuck, Office, £60.
Holly Willoughby looked as stylish as ever in her navy lace top, skinny trousers and black heels. This outfit was perfect back in February because it was absolutely freezing; remember it actually snowed?
What Holly Wore:
Mockneck Top in Floral Lace, J. Crew.
Street Twill Skinny Trousers, French Connection, £75.
Karen Millen Buckle Stiletto Heel Mule Court Shoes, John Lewis, £140.
We're getting Cinderella vibes from this dress, so why wouldn't we like it? Shoutout to Oasis for making this cute floral halter neck dress.
What Holly Wore:
Oasis Halter Neck Fitzwilliam Pleated Midi Dress, ASOS, £56.
Holly was not here to play this summer, especially when she worn this white silk shirt, a pair of striped shorts and her classic Gianvito Rossi court heels. This outfit is so fun and summery which is perfect for that warm and muggy weather we sometimes get in the summer.
What Holly Wore:
'The Tilda' – Silk Shirt, Winser London, £169.
Taupe Striped Shorts, Topshop, £32.
Gianvito Rossi 105 Suede Pumps, Net-A-Porter, £495.
In the winter if you're sick and tired of wearing trousers all the time then why not switch it up with a dress and tights? This outfit is cute and we'd definitely rock it during those colder months...
What Holly Wore:
V by Very Embroidered Shirt Dress, Very, £55.
The This Morning presenter wore this gorgeous floral print dress and nude court heels back in January. This outfit would look amazing if you're heading out for lunch with the girls, a date night or you're just going work.
What Holly Wore:
Georgette Dress With Floral Print, Massimo Dutti, £99.95.
Office Hattie Point Courts Nude, Office, £69.
Holly rocked this gorgeous look back in February in celebration of 100 years since women got the right to vote.
She captioned her post on Instagram: "Today is all about women… 100 years to the day we got the vote."
We are still obsessed with this cashmere jumper, her leather skirt and her bright pink heels that have a heart on them!
What Holly Wore:
Love Women Cashmere Sweater, Chinti & Parker, £350.
Leather Pencil Skirt, Karen Millen, £275.
High Heel Leather Court Shoes With Heart Detail, Zara, £69.99.
On a Monday morning in May, Holly wore a blue polka dot skirt, a pair of cropped wide legs and of course, heels from L.K. Bennett but she's opted for black shoes instead of her standard nude ones.
This outfit is a great workwear look; it's totally appropriate for the office and if you're not the biggest fans of your arms or thighs then we reckon you'll feel comfortable and confident in these items.
What Holly Wore:
Huntley Silk Shirt, Equipment, £$278.
Wide-Legged Trousers, Maje Paris, £159.
Fern Leather Point Toe Court, L.K. Bennett London, £195.
Earlier this year Holly rocked a tan and white polka dot halter neck dress and nude sandal heels and it gave us all sorts of Pretty Women feels.
Did someone say Vivian - aka Julia Roberts?
This halter neck dress is ideal for that warm weather - get your arms out ladies. We're obsessed with the frills on the hem of this asymmetric dress.
Holly's even switched her court shoes out for nude sandal heels and we're big fans of them.
What Holly Wore:
Tan And White Polka Dot Halter Neck Dress, Forever Unique, £69.99.
Rapture Nude Two Park Skinny Heeled Sandals, Topshop, £42.
We love that Holly and her stylist paired this red floral print dress, cream turtleneck jumper and black ankle boots together.
Go team!
What Holly Wore:
Rixo London Harper Floral-Print Silk Crepe De Chine Mini Dress, Net-A-Porter, £159.
Pimlico In White, John Smedley, £140.
Did someone say animal print? This outfit Holly wore earlier on in the year is simple and easy to put together and would suit all different shapes and sizes.
What Holly Wore:
Roll Beck Top by Boutique, Topshop, £35.
Daxon Animal Calf Leather Skirt, L.K. Bennett, £337.
Boots, Kurt Geiger.
Holly started the year off wearing this fab outfit and we still can't get it out of our heads. The pink 'Ciao!' jumper, black A-line skirt, black tights and black boots is a whole vibe.
What Holly Wore:
Concetta Ciao Slogan Jumper, Joanie, £35.
Skirt, Karen Millen.
Boots, Topshop.
This look is definitely in our top five favourite Holly Willoughby outfits EVER.
For This Morning Live in Birmingham we can all agree that Holly dressed to impress.
The TV presenter went for a gorgeous girly look; a stunning lilac mini dress, a pink pair of sandal heels and a gorgeous pink coat.
We are obsessed with the detail, the florals and the frilly hem on this dress. It just screams spring and has given us a lot of inspiration for our spring/summer wardrobe.
What Holly Wore:
Prism Ditsy Mini Dress, Needle & Thread, £355.
Detachable Collar Mac, Jigsaw, £280.
Alana Single Sole Sandals Pink Nubuck, Office.
For the first day of spring this year Holly looked fabulous in this outfit. She's opted for a cashmere jumper, a red A-Line mini skirt and suede heels. This red and pink combo is giving us spring vibes and we're loving it!
What Holly Wore:
Mika Rose Wool Cashmere Jumper, L.K. Bennett London, £90.
Keaton Suede A-Line Mini Skirt Rust, Reiss, £265.
Sculpted Heel Suede Boots, & Other Stories, £125.
We LOVE LOVE LOVE this outfit Holly wore back in March. This striped turtle neck top and denim skirt is an absolute yes from us. This outfit would look amazing on all women's body shapes and we're obsessed with these red heeled boots.
What Holly Wore:
Striped Roll Neck Long Sleeve Jumper, Marks and Spencer, £19.50.
MOTO Wrap Eyelet Skirt, Topshop, £34.
Sculpted Heel Suede Boots, & Other Stories, £125.
Holly wore this outfit during spring; you know that time of the year where you wrap up first thing in the morning but by the afternoon you're too hot?
So this outfit is perfect for spring/autumn; with the jumper and skirt combo you can't really go wrong weather wise…
We also noticed that the TV presenter she's switched up her shoe game and decided to wear grey heels instead of her typical black or nude.
Go Holly!
What Holly Wore:
Classic Tunic Jumper, Winser London, £79.
Asymmetric Checked Wrap Midi Skirt, Marks and Spencer, £39.50.
Mayfair In Grey Kurt Geiger London, Kurt Geiger, £129.
We're not going to lie when we first saw this outfit we instantly though of Dennis the Menace (throwback!) but we'd still rock this look. The red and black combo is a vibe and we have to admit we had to have a second look to realise that this is actually a jumper and skirt co-ord and not a dress.
Who knew?
This outfit is bright and colourful and as much as we love pastel colours it's definitely nice to change it up a bit.
What Holly Wore:
Stripe Asymmetric Jumper, Warehouse, £49.
Stripe Asymmetric Skirt, Warehouse, £56.
Buckle Mule Shoe, Karen Millen, £140.
Holly looked fabulous in this gorgeous pink printed dress from Reiss and black sandal heels.
It's a simple and stylish outfit that's a great work look and perfect for after work drinks.
What Holly Wore:
Anastasia Printed Drop Waist Dress Pink, Reiss, £95.
We can't remember the last time we saw Holly wearing a co-ord set and after seeing her in this out outfit, we're not sure why she doesn't wear them more.
The This Morning presenter is wearing a pale blue blazer and shorts from Miss Selfridge, a white shirt from Jigsaw and nude sandal heels from Office.
This is definitely our favourite outfit of the week; it's pretty, fresh and would look amazing on all body types.
What Holly Wore:
Pale Blue Faux Double Breasted Blazer, Miss Selfridge.
Pale Blue Pleat Shorts, Miss Selfridge.
Back in February we were OBSESSED with Holly's outfit and to be honest, we still are. She looked incredible in this black roll neck, red leather skirt and black ankle boots.
What Holly Wore:
Bold Sleeve Roll Neck Jumper, Topshop, £20.
Asymmetric Leather Skirt, Zara, £99.99.
Hibiscus Ankle Boots, Topshop, £85.
Holly showed off her gorgeous legs when she wore this navy twist neck top, high waisted denim short and monochrome sandal heels.
This denim and monochrome combo looks great and it's giving us some inspiration; a pair of bold shoes make all the difference to your outfit.
What Holly Wore:
Navy Twist Neck Top, Dorothy Perkins, £12.
Mix/Isa Arfen Tie Waist Short, Next, £70.
V by Very Havana Cone Heel Woven Sandal – Monochrome, Very, £38.
We are loving the fact that Holly and her stylist Angie Smith paired two different prints together – yes ladies!
Holly wore a black and white polka dot shirt, a red and black polka dot knotted skirt and nude court heels. We are loving the bright colours she's rocking together and it's given us some inspiration to be bolder with our outfits.
What Holly Wore:
Polka Dot Relaxed Fit Shirt, Jigsaw, £26.
Knotted Polka Dot Skirt, Zara.
Gianvito Rossi, Net-A-Porter, £495.
During the summer Holly rocked this bright yellow halter neck dress from Warehouse and nude sandal heels from Office and of course, she looked fabulous. Bright, colourful outfits just scream summer and that's why we loved this look.
What Holly Wore:
Broderie Angalise Dress, Warehouse, £79.
Office Alana Single Sole Sandals Nude Nubuck, Office, £60.
Holly Willoughby looked as stylish as ever in her navy lace top, skinny trousers and black heels. This outfit was perfect back in February because it was absolutely freezing; remember it actually snowed?
What Holly Wore:
Mockneck Top in Floral Lace, J. Crew.
Street Twill Skinny Trousers, French Connection, £75.
Karen Millen Buckle Stiletto Heel Mule Court Shoes, John Lewis, £140.
We're getting Cinderella vibes from this dress, so why wouldn't we like it? Shoutout to Oasis for making this cute floral halter neck dress.
What Holly Wore:
Oasis Halter Neck Fitzwilliam Pleated Midi Dress, ASOS, £56.
Holly was not here to play this summer, especially when she worn this white silk shirt, a pair of striped shorts and her classic Gianvito Rossi court heels. This outfit is so fun and summery which is perfect for that warm and muggy weather we sometimes get in the summer.
What Holly Wore:
'The Tilda' – Silk Shirt, Winser London, £169.
Taupe Striped Shorts, Topshop, £32.
Gianvito Rossi 105 Suede Pumps, Net-A-Porter, £495.
In the winter if you're sick and tired of wearing trousers all the time then why not switch it up with a dress and tights? This outfit is cute and we'd definitely rock it during those colder months...
What Holly Wore:
V by Very Embroidered Shirt Dress, Very, £55.
The This Morning presenter wore this gorgeous floral print dress and nude court heels back in January. This outfit would look amazing if you're heading out for lunch with the girls, a date night or you're just going work.
What Holly Wore:
Georgette Dress With Floral Print, Massimo Dutti, £99.95.
Office Hattie Point Courts Nude, Office, £69.
Holly rocked this gorgeous look back in February in celebration of 100 years since women got the right to vote.
She captioned her post on Instagram: "Today is all about women… 100 years to the day we got the vote."
We are still obsessed with this cashmere jumper, her leather skirt and her bright pink heels that have a heart on them!
What Holly Wore:
Love Women Cashmere Sweater, Chinti & Parker, £350.
Leather Pencil Skirt, Karen Millen, £275.
High Heel Leather Court Shoes With Heart Detail, Zara, £69.99.
On a Monday morning in May, Holly wore a blue polka dot skirt, a pair of cropped wide legs and of course, heels from L.K. Bennett but she's opted for black shoes instead of her standard nude ones.
This outfit is a great workwear look; it's totally appropriate for the office and if you're not the biggest fans of your arms or thighs then we reckon you'll feel comfortable and confident in these items.
What Holly Wore:
Huntley Silk Shirt, Equipment, £$278.
Wide-Legged Trousers, Maje Paris, £159.
Fern Leather Point Toe Court, L.K. Bennett London, £195.
Earlier this year Holly rocked a tan and white polka dot halter neck dress and nude sandal heels and it gave us all sorts of Pretty Women feels.
Did someone say Vivian - aka Julia Roberts?
This halter neck dress is ideal for that warm weather - get your arms out ladies. We're obsessed with the frills on the hem of this asymmetric dress.
Holly's even switched her court shoes out for nude sandal heels and we're big fans of them.
What Holly Wore:
Tan And White Polka Dot Halter Neck Dress, Forever Unique, £69.99.
Rapture Nude Two Park Skinny Heeled Sandals, Topshop, £42.
We love that Holly and her stylist paired this red floral print dress, cream turtleneck jumper and black ankle boots together.
Go team!
What Holly Wore:
Rixo London Harper Floral-Print Silk Crepe De Chine Mini Dress, Net-A-Porter, £159.
Pimlico In White, John Smedley, £140.
Did someone say animal print? This outfit Holly wore earlier on in the year is simple and easy to put together and would suit all different shapes and sizes.
What Holly Wore:
Roll Beck Top by Boutique, Topshop, £35.
Daxon Animal Calf Leather Skirt, L.K. Bennett, £337.
Boots, Kurt Geiger.
Holly started the year off wearing this fab outfit and we still can't get it out of our heads. The pink 'Ciao!' jumper, black A-line skirt, black tights and black boots is a whole vibe.
What Holly Wore:
Concetta Ciao Slogan Jumper, Joanie, £35.
Skirt, Karen Millen.
Boots, Topshop.
She also admitted that it's going to be "weird" for her to present alongside Dec, as she's used to only presenting alongside her This Morning and Dancing On Ice co-star Phillip Schofield.
“I think it’s going to be much weirder for Dec. I mean he’s only ever worked with Ant,” she added.
It seems that Holly also sought advice from her presenting buddy and long-term friend Phillip over taking the I'm A Celebrity job offer. She said, “When it comes to TV, Phil gives really good advice…He laughed at the thought of me freaking out over the bugs."
Holly said in a statement, "I couldn’t be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure. I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery.
"These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit...Honestly, I’m a huge fan of I’m a Celebrity and actually feel like I’ve won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show!"