Holly Willoughby has heaped praise on her husband for ‘keeping the house going’ in a new heartfelt video message shared on YouTube on Friday.
The 39-year-old TV personality paid tribute to Dan Baldwin, her husband of 12 years, for taking care of their three children as she continues to work amid the COVID-19 lockdown, as part of ITV’s Britain Get Talking mental health initiative.
Her heartwarming words were shared at the same time that her This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, 58, praised his mother Pat for ‘being resilient’ amid the crisis.
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Paying tribute: Holly Willougby and Phillip Schofield paid tribute to their loved ones, as a part of ITV’s Britain Get Talking mental health initiative on Friday
In her self-filmed clip, Holly said: ‘I wanted to give a shout out to my husband Dan today, because I’m coming to work and he is at home with the kids.
‘He’s trying his best to do some homeschooling, he’s doing his best to doing his best to change the beds, he’s keeping the house going whilst I’m here at work.
‘And also when I get back, he’s made me lunch. And he’s also keeping us all laughing the whole time. So huge shout out to you Dan. I love you very, very much. Let’s Keep Britain Talking.’
Praise: The 39-year-old TV personality praised Dan Baldwin, her husband of 12 years, for taking care of their three children as she continues to work amid the COVID-19 lockdown
Love: Holly continued of Dan (pictured in July 2016), ‘He’s also keeping us all laughing the whole time. So huge shout out to you Dan. I love you very, very much’
In his clip, Phillip said: ‘I’m gonna say thank you to my mum for coping. She has been locked down on her own in Cornwall now, getting food delivered to just outside her front door and then going out and picking it up when it’s been left behind.
‘She’s not complaining. She’s being resilient, she’s being funny, we’re FaceTiming and she seems to be coping incredibly well.
‘So I just wanna say thank you, mum. Thank you for grinning and bearing it and being such fun. And let’s not forget to Keep Britain Talking.’
Resilient: Her heartwarming words were shared at the same time that her This Morning co-host Phillip, 58, praised his mother Pat for ‘being resilient’ amid the COVID-19 crisis
Gratitude: The TV personality added of his mother Pat (pictured in June 2019), ‘I just wanna say thank you, mum. Thank you for grinning and bearing it and being such fun’
According to ITV, Britain Keep Talking was launched in October 2019 ‘as part of ITV’s ongoing objective to encourage 10 million people to take action and improve their mental or physical health over the next five years.’
Meanwhile, Holly was seen getting emotional during Thursday’s This Morning when her co-presenter Phillip admitted he was missing their team.
While Holly and Phil continue to present from ITV’s London studios, most of their guests, contributor Vanessa Feltz are taking part in the show from home.
During Vanessa’s advice helpline segment on Thursday, Holly admitted she was missing having their co-star in the studio.
Tearful: Meanwhile, Holly was seen getting emotional during Thursday’s This Morning when her co-presenter Phillip admitted he was missing their team
At home: While Holly and Phil continue to present from the ITV studios, most of their guests, including regular presenters Vanessa Feltz are taking part in the show from home
Phillip added: ‘I miss everybody not being in here.’ As well as taking precautions by limiting the number of guests in the studio, This Morning is also broadcasting with a minimum amount of crew.
Holly and Phil are also having to sit two meters apart during the show, in accordance with social distancing rules.
Phil made Holly emotional as he told her: ‘Thank goodness we’ve got each other. You’re a long way away but thank goodness we’ve got each other.’
‘I know. Oh my god, I think you’re going to make me cry,’ Holly exclaimed, her voice cracking.
Heartfelt: Phil made Holly emotional as he told her, ‘Thank goodness we’ve got each other. You’re a long way away but thank goodness we’ve got each other’
Apart: Holly and Phil are having to sit two metres apart during the show, in accordance with social distancing rules