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Live webchat with Holly Willoughby and her sister Kelly, Wednesday 19 June, 2-3pm

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RachelMumsnet · 17/06/2013 08:57

Holly Willoughby and sister Kelly are joining us for a webchat on Wednesday 19th June at 2-3pm.  Holly and Kelly always dreamt of writing a story together since their childhood when they would make up stories and dress up and perform for their parents. Their dream has come true as their first book School for Stars: First Term at L'etoile is being published on 20th June. Set in a performing arts boarding school, the story is a perfect mix ofGlee and X Factor but with all the classic charm of Ballet Shoes and Malory Towers; full of midnight feasts, makeovers, dares, drama and dance. 
 
Holly is best known for presenting ITV1's flagship daytime programme This Morning as well as prime-time shows Surprise Surprise and The Voice.  She won a Children's BAFTA award for best presenter in 2006. Kelly has always dreamt of being an author and is delighted to be realising her dream with her sister.
 
Come and chat to Holly and Kelly on Weds 19th at 2pm, but if you're unable to join us at that time, post your question in advance to this thread.
 

Holly and Kelly will also be signing copies of their new book after school next Thursday 20th June at 4.15pm in Harrods Toy Kingdom.  Find out more.
 

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EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 17/06/2013 11:41

Hello, Holly and Kelly.

Congratulations on your book, there are a lot of school story fans here.
I'd like to know who your favourite authors were as children?

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aristocat · 17/06/2013 14:32

Hello Holly and Kelly, my question is to ask why you chose the name L'Etoile for your school?

The book sounds thrilling, well done. Hope its a great success Smile

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AmyFarrahFowlerCooper · 17/06/2013 16:49

Hi, Holly and Kelly!

Your book sounds great!

My question is;

If you could have gone to any of the fictional boarding schools as children, which one would you have picked?

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SPsCliffingAllOverMN · 17/06/2013 18:15

Just wanted to say that Kelly has a fabulous name.

Grin

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MissStrawberry · 17/06/2013 19:06

I love Holly. She seems no normal and friendly though really shocked to see she smokes

I read your interview in the You magazine and it was lovely getting to know Kelly a bit too.

I want to say thank you so much to you both for writing this book. My DD can read 10 books a weekend and it is costing me a fortune and the library has been read so to have another book coming out is brilliant!!

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MissStrawberry · 17/06/2013 19:08

Blush Forgot to ask a question.

How many books are you going to write, is there going to be a series, or just the one? Also, what age group is it aimed at please?

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tinypumpkin · 17/06/2013 23:00

My DCs are a bit young for this at the moment but it so would have been the type of thing I would have loved to have read as a child! Smile

Which book has had the biggest impact on you in your life?

I am always intrigued to know this. It would be Wuthering Heights for me but I am no Cathy! Grin

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NotAQueef · 18/06/2013 09:27

Hello!
My question is if you could just read one book for the rest of your life what would it be, and why?

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bedmonster · 18/06/2013 13:29

Excellent, I've always wanted to know where holly's gold double coin necklace is from! Please could someone find out for me as I have a very dull appointment at 2.15 :(

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ShadeofViolet · 18/06/2013 14:28

Can I ask Holly how difficult she feels being a children's author (of books thar are specifically aimed at younger girls) fits in with her job on Celebrity Juice?

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ShadeofViolet · 18/06/2013 14:28

that

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MissStrawberry · 18/06/2013 20:04

BTW I think it is quite rude to put Kelly's mention in brackets. Like she isn't equal to Holly.

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MissStrawberry · 18/06/2013 20:05

bedmonster I read somewhere her Mum designed it for her.

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FudgeyCookie · 18/06/2013 20:07

Holly is completely and utterly my girl crush Blush Grin

Why did you decided to write children's books? Is it something you've always wanted to do (ie before children) or since having children and reading other children's books?

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12071992 · 18/06/2013 20:33

hello holly and kelly, i can't wait until your books comes out, i would like to know,
how long did it take you both to write the book and come up with theses characters. love both of you :)

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heavenlybrownies · 18/06/2013 21:23

Does Holly regret the overtly sexually way she would dress when she was a children's presenter? Also, what sort of a message does she think it sends to young girls to appear in Celebrity Juice?

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scottishmummy · 18/06/2013 21:29

hi,holly at the moment you benefit on tv by being young/attractive.
question : whats your thoughts on the theory that older female presenters are excluded by age, in favour of young attractive females

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AmyFarrahFowlerCooper · 18/06/2013 21:29

I didn't realise these webchats got so serious! Shock

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scottishmummy · 18/06/2013 21:32

ageism in Media is significant issue,I'd expect holly to have a pov

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AmyFarrahFowlerCooper · 18/06/2013 21:36

I didn't say she wouldn't, I was just surprised that these webchats were so serious. Its the first one I've looked at so I was expecting it to be a bit more twee I suppose with it being celebs and publicists! I hope they answer some of the serious ones too.

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HotCrossPun · 18/06/2013 21:43

I would like to ask Holly if it annoys here that people always comment/ask questions about her looks as if they are the most important thing about her?

What books did both of you enjoy as children?

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heavenlybrownies · 18/06/2013 21:45

Did you feel comfortable reading out the card in this edition of Celebrity Juice?

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spottybanana · 18/06/2013 22:13

As 'Kelly has always dreamed of being an author', how does she feel that it has taken her sister's name to get this contract?

If I'm being ungenerous, perhaps she could let us know her previous writing experience and publications, as could Holly?

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JustGiveMeFiveMinutes · 18/06/2013 22:19

That clip is awful. Why do people find it funny? I just don't get it.

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JustGiveMeFiveMinutes · 18/06/2013 22:21

Ok, so my question is what age are the books aimed at and how would Holly feel if a girl of that age read her books, became a fan and decided then to watch her on CJ?

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