Holly Willoughby's devastating admission as she discusses life after murder plot

has made a heartbreaking admission after opening up on taking a step back from our screens after a sick plot to kidnap and murder her.

The former presenter . Sharing the news online, she wrote: “It's been an honour to just be part of its story and I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family. I will miss you all so much.”

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In July 2024, ex security guard after being found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder the star. The court heard how the sinister plan had had a ‘life-changing’ impact on Holly, who bravely waived her right to anonymity.

In a rare interview earlier this year, . “I wouldn’t wish what happened to me on anybody at all — sometimes things go wrong, but you have to keep going for it because that’s all you can do. You have to hold on to, ultimately, [how] all this serves its purpose. A lot of the change has been really good, you know? I’ve spent a long time not being able to take my kids to school,” she told .

“I know, the school run, every [other] parent, they'd be like, 'Christ, you absolutely dodged a bullet there.' But there have been so many assemblies I haven't been able to go to, so many things I've missed. Harry [her eldest son], is doing his GCSEs at the moment, this is his last year of school before he goes off to college and A-levels and stuff.”

She added: “And actually I’m grateful for having this time. Without even realising it, I think I've missed that. It's really lovely to get some of that back.”

The terrifying kidnap and murder plan , which airs today (May 1). .

After Plumb was sentenced Nicola Rice, a specialist prosecutor in the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The sentence handed down to Gavin Plumb ensures he will remain in prison, where he can no longer threaten or harm women.

“There is no doubt Gavin Plumb posed a real danger and the CPS proved that his plans to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby were more than mere fantasy and he had every intention of encouraging others to help him.

“I hope today’s sentence brings some comfort to the victim, as well as the victims of his previous offences and sends a clear message that the CPS will always bring the strongest possible case against those who plan violence against women.“

Meanwhile in a statement, Holly praised the Crown Prosecution Service and those involved in convicting Plumb. She said: “As women, we should not be made to feel unsafe going about our daily lives and in our own homes. I will forever be grateful to the undercover police officer who understood the imminent threat and to the Metropolitan and forces for their swift response.

“Thank you to the Crown Prosecution Service, the Rt Hon Mr Justice Murray, Alison Morgan KC, the members of the jury and all involved in this case for ensuring that justice was done and that the defendant will not be able to harm any more women. I would also like to commend the bravery of his previous victims for speaking up at the time. Without their bravery, this conviction may not have been possible.”

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