14 September 2009
Just like Christmas Eve!
It’s all a bit mad!
As I write this I am just travelling home from the This Morning studio…what a morning! It feels like I have been awake forever after having such a sleepless night running the show over and over in my head. Phil and I are over the moon, for a first show we were very very pleased and had such a laugh together. I hope you guys enjoyed it too! It has been a bit of a crazy week, only landed from one of the judges houses in a distant location late on Thursday afternoon so what with coping with jet lag and starting a new show it has all been a bit up in the air. The day got even better when I had chicken kiev on the show, cooked by Dean Edwards . It was absolutely scrumptious and I would go as far to say it was the best chicken kiev I have ever eaten. Very excited about The Nolan’s being on the show today also, if ever they decide to have a fifth member, ready and willing to stand in at any moment!

Once those end credits had rolled, we were all very excited and ran back to my dressing room for a glass of champers! Then it suddenly dawned on me that we had to do it again tomorrow and the next day and the next day…
This week I’m also working on designs for my Autumn/Winter 2010 collection for Very.co.uk , and then in a few weeks time we are doing the photoshoot for my Spring/Summer 2010 collection, which will be available from Very.co.uk from January - so keep your eyes open, there are some wonderful pieces!
Holly
Xx
To read what Phillip had to say about the first day back at work click here to read his exclusive blog.
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rachel says
aww congrats hollyy
you were wonderful, made me start watching this morning
x
Carole says
You were brilliant today Holly. Well done. x
Helen Rowlings says
Hi Holly!
Watched This Morning today and absolutely loved it! You took to the show like a duck to water! You were relaxed, confident and looked amazing! And Phil was his fabulous self as per usual! Keep up the good work! xx
Vanessa says
Holly, you are AMAZING!
I love you on the Xtra factor, i love you on Dancing On Ice and i love you on This Morning!!!! <3
I’m glad you’re enjoying your new job. And the chicken kiev, haha!
Keep up the fab work
I’m defo tuning into This Morning more often now you’re on the show!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Shellie wallace says
You were awesome today chick. You ought to be proud. Well done
xxx
tracey says
well done and congratulations on your first of many days on thismorning as i have said to schofe in a few tweets today you are like a breath of fresh air and make mornings fun and entertaining again to watch, you two together have a great chemistry which is clear for everyone to see keep up the fantastic work the pair of you
sarah says
Well done Holly you was a natural like you have been there years looking forward to tommorrows show. xxxxxxx
maggie says
Great first day, even though I miss Fern a bit, I think you’ll fill her shoes nicely! You deserve the spot next to Phil and you two seem to get along fine. You’re lucky to be working with such a great entertainer and wonderful person. Good luck for the future!
Maggie(Belgium)
Keri says
Holly, well done you on your first day on This Morning! You were brilliant. Im a regular viewer of the show and Iove it! Keep up the good work Holly
Sarah says
You are a bright and shining star that made a Monday morning far less painful …….. hugs Holly
xx
Janice says
Well done Holly. Great first day. I like chicken kiev too.
nicky says
your were really great holly cant wait for tomorrow sending u much love xxx
samblobuel says
well done holly on your first day….. love you to bits xx
Hayley says
So happy for you Holly, glad you enjoyed your first day!
You’re the right person for the job; good luck!
Also, hope you enjoyed filming the xtra factor at those ‘distant locations’ .. unfortunately I’ve known for a while now who has which catergory & where you all were.. I wanted it to be a suprise
Ha.
Anyway keep up the good work Holly we all love you! <3
x x x
Rach says
Well done holly. You were really good today. You and phil get on really well. Your fantastic together. Looking forward to watching you tomorrow. Xx
Rebecca says
fantastic job holly, really enjoyed watching you, you were excellent! x
debbie says
Well done ,Holly.Great 1st show
Fattttttyy says
you were good, well done =)
Rachel b says
Hi holly congratulations on today sooooooo glad it went well for you, guted i missed it i was in college but will be watching tomorow
x x x x
claire says
Luvin it, luvin it luvin it!! ur part of the furniture already
xx
Jo B says
Hi Holly, Just a note to say how much I enjoyed This Morning. I thought you did a great job. We also think you are great on The Xtra Factor and Dancing on Ice.
Colleen says
Glad to see that all is going well…good times great things happening for you…congrats for settling right in there. I am still on holiday in canada but friends have seen you in action and said you were born to do it. And Scofe and you make a great team. Will be home a month today and will look forward to seeing the show. Naughty Itv doesn’t let foreign viewers watch via player, so I’ll have to make do till then. Congrats on the nomination.
Take Care
Sahar says
you were great and looked lovely
Steph says
Holly!!
You were actually amazing!!
I got my mum to tape it for me while I was at school!
Everyone loved you, you did a fantastic job, keep it up!!
Lots of love, your biggest 13-year-old fan in the world(from Guernsey!)
xxxxxxxxxxx
Chelsea says
Missed this morning was at 6th form shame i heard that u were brilliant , well done.
your the best person for the job,ur Great on dancing on ice n even better on Xtra factor so i wouldnt doubt that you were billiant on this morning
i watch xtra factor everyweek its fantastic ur amazing
xxxx
Pam says
Holly
Your first morning went really well
congrats Holly
Grim says
Holly….You rocked….its nice to see a normal down to earth person on our screens….makes a change….keep it up!!!
nettles says
Well done Holly. Great to see you fit in so well straight away. Loved the way you and Phillip cracked up about @poorly Aunty Mary’ I was rolling around in tears myself!
Cara Yapp says
Well done Holly! You’ve been amazing on the show this week! I was so happy when you got the job, I loved Phil and Fern and never thought anyone could beat them but I was so excited to hear you’d be doing it!
You’re helping me through a very difficult time, I’ve just turned 27 and in April I was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. I’ve been on intense chemotherapy since then and have just last week had major surgery on my leg to remove the tumour so I’m literally bed bound at the moment and having to very slowly learn to walk again. This Morning brightens up my mornings! & X &Xtra Factor to look forward to on Saturday! I would LOVE to come on This Morning and tell my story and increase awareness of Bone Cancer as there is so little awareness. I’ve got a few wigs now since I lost my hair but I’m yet to find the perfect ‘Willoughby Wig’!! Maybe you could get Charles Worthington or Trevor Sorbie to help me out on the show?!
Anyway I’ll stop chattering now, keep doing a great job!! xxx
Alan says
you jut always look amazing Holly….Keep up the fantastic work..!
Jane says
Hi Holly!
Well done on your first week!!
So So lovely to have a lovely natured,level headed normal female on the TV! so natural! thank you Holly! don’t change! and please please don’t ever get skinny! just keep naturally slender as you are! It’s SO MUCH NICER!!!!
Jane x
Natalie says
Hello Again Holly
,
Well Done On This Morning Im So Glad Your On It ,
And Good Work Keep it Up
Natalie
xoxo
wendy says
I as so fond of Fern and thought no-one could take her place…..but do you know what, I was so pleased they chose you Holly. I think you are the perfect choice, lovely to watch and listen to…..and at my age ( 77 ) it’s harder to accept change….but I love it !!! Wendy( Devon )
jilly powell says
loving the show holl, well done you:-) jilly 28 ireland
Alan says
I dont get a chance to watch this morning but I love you anyway!!!!
Tony says
Congratulations on your first show, it was very good. I don’t get to watch TM every day as I work from home in the mornings and often I’m either emailing or on the phone.
I do hope your new collections are not ALL black oputfits, I for one am sick of seeing you in black. It’s supposed to be This Morning not Mourning.
Best wishes for the next 21 years.
Love to all
Tony
Holly says
congrats holly!! you can make any show a joy to watch! hope u enjoy it as much as we do! we love watching xtra factor to!
take care
holly x
Beth says
you are perfect for the job….all the very best for your new role!
Stacey says
Hey Holly , x
i watched it and you couldnt be better for the job ,
you were so great as you are at everything !
from your biggest fan EVER!
Stacey xx
keri says
yah na wot holly ya lush and a wish ya well hun xxxxxx
Keith says
I`ll have what she`s having !!
Very well done,Holly.You`re a natural.keep up the good work.
terry says
hi holly was delighted to hear you are on this morning love seeing it when i get the chance.i hope you on the show for many years. take care and you look gorgeous as usual x
Susan Kelly says
Hi Holly,
I adore your fashion sense and I’m gonna have a look at very.co.uk now. You always look wonderful, so natural. I think you’re doing a wonderful job on This Morning, the best by far. My two girls aged 10 & 12 love you on XFactor.
Susan (Dublin)
leighanne says
Hey Holly, congrats on the job at This Morning. You seem to be a natural. How on earth do you manage to look so fresh and fab every day? I think you should add a make-up section to this site as your make-up always looks great. My motives are selfish because i have about the same colouring as you and love to try new looks. I’m forever searching for the perfect lippy. Any favourites? All the best, Leighanne
Eleanor F. says
Heyy Holy , i am 13 years old , and i think you are amazing !!
xx
Eleanor F. says
Congrats with your new job by the way ,
all the best , Eleanor xxx
Martin says
Fair play to you Holly, you are a real new star on TV.
Best wishes,
Martin
pipermckay.com
ginz says
wow, you were great.
love ya.xxxxxx
yetunde says
hi Holly,am one of ur greatest fans.luv your playful nature and welldone 4 a good body after childbirth,cos as a mum of three that is still struggling to shift the weight,i knows what hard job u ve done.keep up the jobs.
holly says
hi holly you probley won’t read this but if you do i would like u to know i am 11 and u are my idol and i was pleased when u chose harry instead of a like candy-pop or something and congrats on the job
judith says
Hi Holly,
Just wanted to say that i had misgivings about you taking over from Fern, I thought the show would lack something but boy was i wrong!!!! I ham at work full time now so have had to tape the show each morning and watch it at nite. To coin a phrase ‘ you have shone’. Congratulations.
Vesselort says
Fantastic, very stunning theme. I will write about it too.
Amanda says
Holly your dress today on This Morning Monday 22/03 is lovely where is it from????? please
Thanks
nikki says
i luv this morning i luv it even mre tht u hav joined.. i always record this morning as im at college full thime during the day… im only 18 bt i luv this morning its brilliant… holly ur a fantastic presenter on th show ive followed u ever since ya childrens presenting days :):):) nd always will be following u :).. keep up th great presenting nd congratulations on th new show.. all th best :):):):) xxxx