Holly Willoughby reveals dramatic new look as she gives rare insight into family life after eldest finishes his GCSE's
HOLLY Willoughby unveiled a dramatic new look while giving a rare insight into her family life.
Taking to Instagram, the presenter, 44, marked her eldest finishing his GCSEs.
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Revealing a brand new look, Holly sported a pair of glasses in the snap.
She penned: "Any other mums/dads of 16 year old, post GCSE children suddenly find themselves with a new role of personal party driver?
"Mums 'Mini' Cabs...and yes... I'm now a Glasses wearer… game changer! Will tag the details!"
One follower commented: "LOVVVVVVE the specs, I got mine 2 years ago and can't be without the accessory now! They are cute."
It comes as Holly recently looked happier than ever as she posed in a bikini and cuddled two pals.
The star couldn't stop smiling as she sat on the floor with her arms wrapped around Director of Artist Relations at Universal Music, Shiarra Bell, and All Saints star Nicole Appleton.
Posting the snap to Instagram, she kept the caption simple with a single red heart emoji, tagging both friends.
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The former This Morning host's celeb buddies filled the comments section with their well wishes.
Emma Bunton wrote: "There's my gorgeous girls!!!" while Lisa Snowdon said: "The cutest pic!" and Christine Lampard inserted a string of heart-eyed emojis.
Meanwhile, it has been a testing few years for the former ITV treasure - as she has been left without a TV show for the first time in years.
One option for the star could be a reboot of Record Breakers, which Holly's husband Dan Baldwin is already working on.
There is currently no channel attached to the show, which is in its very early stages but sources say it would be a "perfect fit".
A telly insider said: "Record Breakers is likely to be a prime time hit and it would make perfect sense for Holly to take the reins.
"She has worked alongside Dan before and the pair know what it takes to make great telly."
She has also been linked to a reboot of Cilla Black's best-known show, Blind Date.
The Sun told this week how the ITV classic is being revived - and in a surprise twist will go to global streaming service Disney+.
Producers want to keep the tradition of a top British female host, with a shortlist also including Claudia Winkleman and Davina McCall.
Sources say Holly is also being looked at for a new Channel 4 talent show, currently dubbed Secret Singers, which is searching for raw, undiscovered singing talent.
Love Productions - the creators of The Great British Bake Off and The Piano - have already put out a casting call.
An insider said: "This is likely to be a heartwarming and hugely popular show for all the family.
"They are looking for a the perfect host to make sure it's a huge success and it could be perfect timing with Holly's break in TV."
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