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To be intrigued what Holly is really like

148 replies

Allabitweirdtobehonest · 06/06/2023 19:53

Holly Willoughby

For so long I thought she was really lovely (from seeing her on tv etc)
Then I read some things on here and other sites over the years about her not being that nice and now the way things have gone over recent events with P.S, it makes her be seen in a different way.
So, what is she really like I wonder, it’s so hard to see her as anything other that lovely or want her to be anything other than lovely and I don’t know why 🤷🏻‍♀️

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LizzieSiddal · 06/06/2023 20:55

Her TV persona is miles away from her real personality, she’s an utter cow as soon as the cameras are off. I have that on very good authority from someone who’s been in the studio with her over many years.

And Martin Frizell is also a nasty price of work. And they’ve all covered up for each other over the years because they’re all as bad as each other.

Newnamenewname109870 · 06/06/2023 20:56

Well I never had an issue with her until her little speech on This Morning made me squeamish. The whole sigh at the beginning and “are you okay?” To the audience.

I don’t believe for one minute that she wasn’t aware of the affair. Even if it was just an affair with a younger guy as opposed to a whole grooming concern, she knew! She might know have thought of it as that big a deal but she still knew something happened between them. It’s all so fake and I’ve gone off her completely now.

Merrz · 06/06/2023 20:56

I agree op, I think she probably was quite nice and genuine but success and money has probably made her think she's better than most people and she can treat people like shit.
I think her and P.S's time was up a long time ago, they should of quit while they were ahead.

Newnamenewname109870 · 06/06/2023 20:57

LizzieSiddal · 06/06/2023 20:55

Her TV persona is miles away from her real personality, she’s an utter cow as soon as the cameras are off. I have that on very good authority from someone who’s been in the studio with her over many years.

And Martin Frizell is also a nasty price of work. And they’ve all covered up for each other over the years because they’re all as bad as each other.

What’s she like? Any stories? I can totally see it now.

Artycrafts · 06/06/2023 20:57

Litthefirealready · 06/06/2023 20:44

I always wonder if her and Fearne Cotton are still besties?

Yes, I was wondering that too. You don't see them together much now. Would love to be a fly on the wall with Fearne discussing this saga, at home.

HandBall · 06/06/2023 20:57

Allabitweirdtobehonest · 06/06/2023 20:46

@Gistbury So would I, there’s not many people that you can’t sort of get a sense of who they are, it’s totally confusing when it comes to her, to put on such a performance of being one way, how can she be completely another way. I generally think I’m good at having a feeling about people, it’s weird!

Lots of women are like that, you see them hugging other women and full of smiles then when the other women have their back turned, the fake is moaning and being nasty about them, many people are stressful fakes.

DoingSomethingUnholy · 06/06/2023 20:58

She isn't a very good actress if that monologue is anything to go by 🤣. I imagined she was probably one of those people who puts it on for the camera, she gives off mean girl vibes. I thought this way before all this.

SconesCreamJam · 06/06/2023 20:59

Narcissistic

dearJayne · 06/06/2023 21:00

I think she's the chair of the pta type mum.

Efacsen · 06/06/2023 21:03

Someone this morning posted a thread linking to one from 2019

It was interesting to read multiple positive reports from PP who had met or worked with HW in 2019

Can't find either now

Porkandbeans1 · 06/06/2023 21:14

Lots of rumors have swirled about over the years about what she sticks up her nose.

FormerlyPathologicallyHappy · 06/06/2023 21:20

Martin Frizzell, I can totally believe he’s not a nice man.

LizzieSiddal · 06/06/2023 21:22

What’s she like? Any stories? I can totally see it now.

She doesn’t give the time of day to anyone when the cameras are off. It makes for a horrible atmosphere on set. It’s the equivalent of being in an office with the same people everyday and there’s a person in that room who is rude, dismissive and won’t speak to you unless the boss is watching.

LizzieSiddal · 06/06/2023 21:22

*but in that office your supposed to work as a team to get the work done.

HandBall · 06/06/2023 21:39

Porkandbeans1 · 06/06/2023 21:14

Lots of rumors have swirled about over the years about what she sticks up her nose.

How does she mange a family, a house keeper and nanny?

ChiefWiggumsBoy · 06/06/2023 21:45

I really think that most people aren't as nice as the persona they put on publicly, especially at work.

StemStem · 06/06/2023 21:46

She’s the sort of woman that managed to beat out more qualified woman to one of the most sought after presenting slots on TV and has clung into that job despite evidence she knew about events that caused her much more qualified co presenter to resign.

I think that tells you all you need to know.

Ohwowza · 06/06/2023 21:47

Someone who works with Holly told me years ago that she (and Phil) are cold, rude and dismissive of all the crew. Full of themselves and not nice people at all.

coodawoodashooda · 06/06/2023 21:48

Snoopsnoggysnog · 06/06/2023 20:45

I couldn’t care less about Holly but I always wondered why her and Phil were everywhere. Why couldn’t they get someone else to present dancing on ice? So boring having the same faces everywhere. It’s like Ant and Dec. Yawn.

I wonder this too.

LakeTiticaca · 06/06/2023 21:48

Its her job to be nice when the cameras roll. I'm pretty sure that most people on telly who come across as nice, can be total arses off screen 🤔

Hollyisalrightactuallysorry · 06/06/2023 21:48

I've socialised in the same circles as Holly over the years. One of my good friends knows her well and I've been to a few dinners/girls nights/bbqs etc where she's been there. I absolutely cannot claim to be friends with her or know her very well and obviously I don't know what she's like on TM

BUT I have always found her to be genuine, sincere, interesting to talk to and she seems to take a real interest in people. She always remembers details from the last time she met me and seems mildly obsessed with my dog which I always take as a good sign of someone's personality!

She is guarded about anything 'showbiz' and changes the subject if someone oversteps in their questions but is always polite about it. She also has quite a self deprecating sense of humour which I like

As I said, I can't claim to know her well but I feel I've met her enough times that it doesn't seem to be an act

I agree the monologue was awful and clearly choreographed and scripted but I imagine she was sort of caught between a rock and a hard place.

Doesn't match with lots of comments on here but that's my view 🤷🏻‍♀️

Womencanlift · 06/06/2023 21:49

I know a lot of people don’t like a certain gossip website but my eyes were certainly opened when reading her thread (and definitely the multiple threads about her ex co host)

And to answer a few pp’s no she doesn’t speak to Fearne now. Apparently Fearne’s clean living lifestyle didn’t align to Holly’s party lifestyle

MyBrownEyedHandsomeBoy · 06/06/2023 21:50

I used to like her when she was on celebrity juice years ago but can't stand her now. Used to hate that stupid little dance she did on this morning with Phil when people called in for that spin the wheel comp, her voice has got more screechier over the years I think she must think it makes her sound cute but it's annoying as hell. I agree with other pp she's up her own arse and adores herself.
Someone I know used to work for BA on 1st class and business class he met her the once and said how snooty she was. Apparently refused to get in the car that had been sent to get her as it wasn't a luxury, kicked up a right fuss over it.
Nah she not my cup of tea anymore, much prefer Alison Hammond, Josie and Ruth Langsford

topnoddy · 06/06/2023 21:57

Let's face it all these presenter types are actors aren't they .
Not one of them is anywhere near a "normal" person

Mammothwoollyjumper · 06/06/2023 22:05

Is it weird there is so much focus on her and so little on PS? He's the one that's done something wrong.

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