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Holly Willoughby is flooded with birthday messages from pals Christine Lampard, Emma Bunton and Alison Hammond after returning to TV following kidnap hell

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Holly Willoughby was inundated with many birthday messages from her famous friends on Saturday as she celebrated turning 43.

Holly Willoughby was inundated with many birthday messages from her famous friends on Saturday as she celebrated turning 43.

The former presenter took to her Instagram and proceeded to repost snaps that her famous friends had tagged her in and some of the snaps included the likes of Spice Girl Emma Bunton and All Saints’ Nicole Appleton.

Emma, ​​48, posted a selfie of her and Holly alongside comedian Michael McIntyre and captioned the photo with: “Happy birthday my beautiful friend.”

Meanwhile, Nicole, 49, shared a photo of her and Holly on a night out and captioned it with “I love you.”

Model Abbey Clancy also showed her love for the TV presenter by posting a fun photo of them partying together at a festival.

Holly Willoughby was inundated with many birthday messages from her famous friends on Saturday as she celebrated turning 43.

The beauty wrote: ‘I love you birthday girl’

Former Holly This Morning co-host Alison Hammond also uploaded a glamorous black and white snap of the pair.

Meanwhile, Holly’s sister Kelly also made sure to wish her a big happy birthday as she shared a sweet photo from her childhood.

She captioned the sweet photo with, “Happy, happy birthday, my darling Holly Dolly.” I love you more than a Tommy’s Margarita…I can’t say it any clearer than that! Have the best day.’

It comes after Holly made her first public appearance in months when she hosted a charity gala on Friday.

The Dancing On Ice presenter, who took a long break from screens last year, appeared to have fun at the Great Ormond Street Hospital dinner.

And it looks like Holly will be back as Rylan Clark revealed the duo have teamed up for a secret project.

On Instagram, Rylan posted a photo of the two of them and captioned the photo with “Coming soon…”.

The former presenter took to her Instagram and proceeded to repost snaps in which her famous friends had tagged her.

The former presenter took to her Instagram and proceeded to repost snaps in which her famous friends had tagged her.

Some of the snaps included the likes of Spice Girl Emma Bunton and All Saints' Nicole Appleton.

Some of the snaps included the likes of Spice Girl Emma Bunton and All Saints’ Nicole Appleton.

Model Abbey Clancy also showed her love for the TV presenter by posting a fun photo of them partying together at a festival.

Model Abbey Clancy also showed her love for the TV presenter by posting a fun photo of them partying together at a festival.

Meanwhile, Nicole, 49, shared a photo of her and Holly on a night out and captioned it with

Meanwhile, Nicole, 49, shared a photo of her and Holly on a night out and captioned it with “I love you.”

Leigh Francis, aka Keith Lemon, 50, took the opportunity to wish Holly a happy birthday.

Leigh Francis, aka Keith Lemon, 50, took the opportunity to wish Holly a happy birthday.

Holly's former This Morning co-host Alison Hammond also uploaded a glamorous black and white snap of the pair.

Holly’s former This Morning co-host Alison Hammond also uploaded a glamorous black and white snap of the pair.

Journalist Kate Thornton, 51, also posted a fun photo of Holly and herself at a costume party.

Journalist Kate Thornton, 51, also posted a fun photo of Holly and herself at a costume party.

Meanwhile, another of Holly's friends posted a sweet young photo of her.

Meanwhile, another of Holly’s friends posted a sweet young photo of her.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Rylan said: ‘All I can say is that Holly and I have done something and you’ll find out what it is very soon!

“Put it this way, we’re not going to do a show together, but everything will be clear…” he added.

It comes as Holly could continue her TV career in America after leaving This Morning last year when she became the subject of a terrifying kidnapping plot.

For the first time in her career, she is now a “free agent” and is eager to explore opportunities across the pond and put an end to her domestic problems.

After her ‘year from hell’, which saw her involved in Phillip Schofield’s controversial exit on This Morning and becoming the subject of the kidnapping plot, Holly could continue her television career in the US.

It’s a scenario that seemed highly unlikely just 18 months ago, when defendant Holly became embroiled in a contract battle between ITV and the BBC.

However, for the first time in her career, she is now a “free agent” and is eager to explore opportunities across the pond and put an end to her domestic problems.

It comes as Holly could continue her TV career in America after leaving This Morning last year when she became the subject of a terrifying kidnapping plot.

It comes as Holly could continue her TV career in America after leaving This Morning last year when she became the subject of a terrifying kidnapping plot.

For the first time in his career, he is now

For the first time in her career, she is now a “free agent” and is eager to explore opportunities across the pond and put an end to her domestic problems.

It’s a prospect that “excites” her, although discussions are still at a relatively early stage.

With her three children settled at school and her husband Dan Baldwin running a highly successful television production company, a move to the United States would be a seismic move for everyone involved, of which she is well aware.

But these days, the Dancing On Ice presenter feels there’s nothing wrong with seeing what’s out there and finding out if she can follow in the footsteps of fellow Brits James Corden and Cat Deeley by landing lucrative TV jobs across the pond.

A source said: “Holly has had an incredibly difficult year, it has really worn her down.”

“She thought a lot about coming back for Dancing On Ice and it turned out to be the right decision, getting her back on the beat again.

‘Working in America has always been on her mind, but due to circumstances, it has now become a genuine reality and that excites her.

“Discussions are taking place and she is in no rush to take on any role, but if there is a presenting job she is passionate about in the US, she is now free to explore it.”

Holly quit This Morning after 14 years in October following Phillip’s sacking from the station.

The return comes after Holly quit This Morning after 14 years in October following the sacking of Phillip Schofield from the station (pictured in May).

The return comes after Holly quit This Morning after 14 years in October following the sacking of Phillip Schofield from the station (pictured in May).

She left the show after admitting to having an affair with a younger colleague and lying to her co-star when asked about the growing speculation.

After returning to the ITV show without him, Holly was mocked for the statement she made addressing the nation, asking if viewers were “ok” following the revelation.

She then faced a new setback when a man was arrested for an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her, leaving her terrified.

She was reportedly too afraid to leave her house after Gavin Plumb was accused of the crime, forcing her to go off the air for months.

She deliberated over whether to host Dancing On Ice with new co-host Stephen Mulhern, eventually deciding to return to work in the New Year.

But it could be the last show she presents in the UK before heading to the US and sources close to Holly say it is the first time in her career that she is a “free agent” and looking for new prospects.

A source told the Sun on Sunday that he will meet “American bigwigs”, including the bosses of streaming platform Disney+.

They explained: “Holly is a free agent and for the first time in years she is free to be courted by these huge streaming platforms.”

“Several American networks and production companies have been interested in it for some time and it has caught the attention of some major brands.”

Holly won’t be the first British star to break into the United States.

TV presenter Cat spent 14 years in Hollywood after becoming the award-winning host of So You Think You Can Dance.

Meanwhile, James hosted the American talk show The Late Late Show from 2015 to 2023, establishing himself as a top star in the United States.

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