Sky News has left viewers furious after the channel reported on Holly Willoughby’s departure from This Morning live from Jerusalem.
The broadcaster faced a backlash on social media when it shared its coverage, with viewers dubbing the news about Willoughby “irrelevant” compared to the devastation in Israel and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In a breaking news report from the country’s capital, the presenter Mark Austin said: “Let’s get some news away from here now, and it’s breaking news…
“And the presenter Holly Willoughby has told ITV that she will not return to host This Morning”
Sky News shared the coverage on its TikTok platform.
In response, one user wrote: “Who the f**k cares about holly willoughby. Report about proper news.”
Another added: “Holly Willoughby leaving This Morning is not breaking news. It is irrelevant and I doubt anyone bloody well cares.”
Most of the UK’s headlines this week have been covering the grave situation in Israel and Palestine where more than 1,500 people have been killed in renewed conflict, sparked by a heinous Hamas attack.
President Joe Biden today called Hamas’ assault “an act of sheer will”, as he acknowledged that American citizens are among those being held hostage by the group.
However, Holly Willoughby has also made her way into the headlines after she announced today that she had decided to quit This Morning, following an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.
Taking to Instagram, the 42-year-old said: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.
“To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much.
“This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together.”
