She made her first appearance last night.
Holly Willoughby finally made her debut on I’m A Celebrity alongside Dec Donnelly last night with viewers eagerly anticipating the return of the hit reality series.
Public opinion on the new presenting duo seemed to be fairly split – one half praising Holly for stepping into Ant’s shoes and making it her own, and others criticising the star for being ‘stiff’.
Considering Holly is replacing Ant in probably the most iconic tv duo ever, she’s absolutely smashed it, no negativity from me #ImACeleb
— Oli (@oli7242) November 18, 2018
Nah. Holly is just a script reader, got no personality to do this #ImACeleb
— Mr Ree ッ (@Mr_Ree_) November 18, 2018
Yep, it was one extreme or the other on Twitter, however, one person who was incredibly impressed by Holly’s performance was longtime presenting partner and friend, Phillip Schofield.
The This Morning host was live tweeting throughout the premiere episode last night and followers were eager to know what he made of Holly’s first episode.
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Sooooo jealous lol https://t.co/eHWfwe5YoF
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) November 18, 2018
That’s ma girl ?? https://t.co/2skSGhdvY6
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) November 18, 2018
So proud ?? https://t.co/4aGEdyNFxZ
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) November 18, 2018
It was a positive review from Phillip and a massive sigh of relief from Holly.
Yes, the first-time host took to the Extra Camp sofa after the show to share her delight that night one was done.
“I’m relieved – massively,” Holly said on Extra Camp after the main show.
“It’s just so overwhelming this show. You walk in and you’re here.
“Like you watch this on telly, it’s been part of my life for years and suddenly you’re here.
“It’s surreal.”
