Holly Willoughby thought the worst was behind her. Instead, a shocking new development has reportedly brought back memories of one of the darkest chapters in her life.
Almost two years after Gavin Plumb was jailed for plotting to kidnap and murder the beloved TV presenter, reports have emerged that photographs of Holly were discovered inside his prison cell – a revelation which has reportedly left the former This Morning star deeply troubled.
According to insiders, the discovery has reopened old wounds for Holly, which dramatically changed her life after the horrifying plot came to light in 2023.
“This is a new nightmare,” a source revealed.
“Holly was horrified when she found out about the images. Even though Plumb is locked up, it has left her feeling scared and vulnerable. He put her through an incredibly traumatic experience – this has really freaked her out.”
The alleged discovery is said to have reignited fears Holly has worked hard to overcome since the case shocked the nation.
After the plot was uncovered by a US police officer monitoring online chats, Plumb was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 16 years.
The ordeal caused Holly to step away from This morning after 14 years and reportedly moved in with husband Dan Baldwin and their three children.
But while she has focused on rebuilding her life and career, the latest reports have reportedly been a painful reminder that history is far from forgotten.
“Holly is worried about what will happen when Plumb is released. It’s never far from her mind and finding out he still has a morbid fixation on her was terrifying,” the insider said.
“Holly has been through so much over the last few years with TV projects not working out, but this ordeal is without a doubt the worst. She’s had to work a lot to move on from that and she’d thought she’d turned a corner. So this has been a real setback.”
The source added that Holly and Dan remain focused on protecting their family.
“Holly and Dan aren’t ruling out moving in the future to protect their family, especially if Plumb is released. They’re going to take it one step at a time. Holly feels like it will never leave her, but she’s trying not to let Plumb’s actions dictate her life.”
