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TV star Holly Willoughby has revealed for the first time the devastating impact of the murder plot on her family, saying: “It’s been s**t for all of us.”

In the first interview since her stalker was jailed for life, Holly, 43, shed tears and said, “I had to go on, focus on the positive” and admitted, “It’s been a tough one. There’s no way of sugar-coating it”.

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Holly Willoughby has opened up about the plot to kidnap and murder her[/caption]

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Obsessed security guard Gavin Plumb was jailed for life last July over his plan to ambush Holly at her home[/caption]

But she revealed quitting her career and walking away was the “last thing on my mind”.

Obsessed security guard Gavin Plumb was jailed for life last July over his plan to ambush Holly at her home.

The 37-year-old loner wanted to knock her out with chloroform and take her to a dungeon where her screams would not be heard “for miles”.

Holly has so far told of the ordeal only in a statement given at Plumb’s trial.

Asked by The Sunday Times if there was a moment when she could have let the situation consume her, Holly said: “It wasn’t an option.”

Clearly emotional, the interview told how Holly had to stop to cry and gather her breath several times.

Asked if she felt like a survivor or was surviving, she said: “Nothing can prepare you for something like that.

It’s been a tough one… there is no way of sugar
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“When that happens, you either decide, right, I can take this on board and it can affect all aspects of my life.

“Or I can make a choice to go, let’s focus on everything that’s positive and good.

“I’m healthy and I’m happy.

“I’ve got a wonderful husband and children and family, I’ve got great friends.

“You have to go; I choose to positively move forward and rely on all those people — the police, court, judge, jury — to do their role. And that’s what I had to do.”

Holly had been moments from going on air for This Morning in October 2023 when told about the plot.

Vile Plumb was foiled when he divulged his plan to an undercover cop on website Abduct Lovers.

He had shared videos of his kidnap kit and a map showing the route from his Harlow, Essex, home to Holly’s.

She has since moved the family to a new property.

Plumb was sentenced to life with a 16-year minimum term.

Following the verdict, Holly said she will be “forever grateful” to those who foiled the evil plot.

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Holly

The ordeal partly acted as a catalyst for her leaving This Morning after 14 years in October 2023.

It followed her feud with ex co-host Phillip Schofield, who left the show five months earlier amid fury over his affair with a younger colleague.

Asked if it was scary walking away without a clear plan on what to do next, Holly told the interviewer: “That question is wrapped up in so many things that were going on at that time.

“But no. That was the last thing on my mind. The choice was really simple and easy actually.”

The move has allowed her to spend more time with TV producer husband Dan Baldwin and their children Harry, 15, Belle, 13, and Chester, ten.

Holly said: “Ultimately you have to hold on to 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. There have been so many assemblies, so many things I’ve missed.”

“Harry is doing GCSEs this year and Holly admitted she is “grateful for having this time”.

She added: “Without even realising it, I think I’ve missed that. It’s lovely to get some of that back.”

The new routine also had drawbacks.

Holly said: “When I was at home a lot, the kids would walk through the door and I’d be like, ‘So what happened today? They were like, ‘Mum, just because you’ve been at home all day — we’ve been at school, we’re exhausted.’ It’s been s**t for all of us. We’ve had to get used to how each other works again.”

Holly said she knew she would return to TV and get “back to normality”.

On whether money was part of the reason she returned to telly, she said: “I’d be an idiot if I said no. Money’s not the reason I make a decision.

“I’m not saying, ‘How much are they going to pay me for this, for that?’ But by definition my work is a business. I’m not going to shy away from saying that.”

Holly will next be seen in Netflix’s Bear Hunt, featuring celebs being tracked down by adventurer Bear Grylls in the jungles of Costa Rica.

At Christmas she hosted You Bet! with Stephen Mulhern, and more recently resumed presenting duties on ITV’s Dancing on Ice.

In The Sunday Times’ Style magazine, Holly told how Bear came to the rescue when she found a tarantula in her shower.

She said: “He just picked it up and put it out.

“He’s really brave, and I’m a complete wimp with everything.”

But on getting through her rough year, she reflected: “I’m made of quite tough stuff.

“I have that thing where I definitely would rather take the easy option, but I know, if I have to, there is something in there. A little bit (of a steely core). When needed.”

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Holly has so far only told of the ordeal in a statement given at Plumb’s trial[/caption]

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Holly said she knew she would return to TV and get ‘back to normality’, pictured hosting Dancing On Ice[/caption]

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Holly with husband Dan Baldwin[/caption]

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MORE than 1,600 terror-obsessed youths like Southport killer Axel Rudakubana have been left free to roam Britain — despite fears of attacks.

Figures obtained by The Sun on Sunday show just 228 of the 1,830 referred to the Government’s Prevent anti-terror programme in the last four years were sent for full monitoring.

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More than 1,600 terror-obsessed youths like Axel Rudakubana have been left free to roam Britain[/caption]

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Alice Dasilva Aguiar died in the Southport rampage[/caption]

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Elsie Dot was stabbed to death at the dance class[/caption]

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The others remained free from any official supervision.

Rudakubana, 18, was referred to Prevent three times by teachers before killing Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice Da Silva Aguiar at a dance class in July.

On Thursday he was jailed for a minimum of 52 years.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told The Sun on Sunday: “I am clear that urgent reforms are needed to Prevent.

“The programme’s work is vital to stopping extremists and preventing terrorism.

“But it missed three ­chances to intervene in the case of the Southport killer and swift changes are needed.”

MP Karen Bradley, chairwoman of the Home Affairs select committee, spoke out as figures revealed gaping holes in Prevent, the Government’s anti-terror programme for under 18s.

Dame Bradley said: “Something is not working.

“We have somebody obsessed with violence and they are not being picked up by any agency.

“We are seeing more and more young men and boys sitting at home, searching the internet and developing a propensity for violence and for some reason they are falling through the net.”

The Tory added: “These figures are shocking.”

Home Office figures show a massive increase in the number of children flagged to the anti-terror scheme who, like Rudakubana, cannot be directly linked to any one extremist group or ideology.

Instead they are categorised as “Conflicted” — a grey area where people’s motives are described as “mixed, unstable or unclear”.

Lord Walney, independent government adviser on political violence, said: “These alarming figures show our counter-extremism programmes are not coping with the threat of young people who just want to see the world burn.”

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: “I am appalled by these figures which suggest that hundreds or thousands of dangerous young men are being missed by the system.

“The system appears to be broken.

“We must do whatever it takes to reform it to prevent another terrifying massacre like Southport.”

I am appalled by these figures which suggest that hundreds or thousands of dangerous young men are being missed by the system

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp

A Sun on Sunday investigation uncovered the figures just days after Sir Keir Starmer said the failures of the Prevent programme in relation to Rudakubana would be the subject of a public inquiry.

Earlier this week, he announced a review of the law to address “new and dangerous threat [involving] acts of extreme violence perpetrated by loners, misfits, young men in their bedrooms — fixated on extreme violence seemingly for its own sake.”

The Home Office statistics also reveal the number of school-age children referred to Prevent has been growing while those brought in for help has been falling.

Last year saw 668 of these Conflicted cases referred for examination but just 61 brought in for closer scrutiny.

Two years ago the number referred for examination was just 441, yet a higher number, 72, were accepted for further help.

Rudakubana was first referred to the anti-extremism programme as a 13-year-old in 2019.

It was reported he was trying to speak to his teacher about articles on mass shootings.

But counter-terrorism cops decided he had an interest in news and current affairs — and was not at risk of being radicalised.

Two years later he was flagged twice more after it was discovered he had been showing an unhealthy interest in “incel”-related violence as well as terrorism, including the jihadist attacks of 2017.

However, the referral was not escalated as it was decided he did not hold a terrorist ideology — the same reasoning used by police to charge him with murder rather than terrorism offences.

That decision meant he could not get a whole-life sentence.

Instead on Thursday he was jailed for a minimum of 52 years after admitting three counts of murder, ten of attempted murder, possession of a knife, production of a biological toxin and having information that could be used for terrorism.

Prevent’s aims are to divert those at risk of radicalisation by intervening and offering support, and also rehabilitating those already engaged in terror.

If a panel of professionals from the police, children’s services, social services, education professionals and mental health care experts decide if the person is a risk they are, they are invited to join a voluntary programme, Channel.

This sees them offered mentoring, education and counselling and training for parents.

Any risk is managed by the police.

A review ordered by Ms Cooper after the Southport killings will be published next month.

I am clear that urgent reforms are needed to Prevent

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

She added: “The programme’s work is vital. It currently considers 7,000 referrals a year and has taken action in thousands of cases over more than 20 years.

“But in 2019 and 2021 it missed three chances to intervene in the case of the Southport killer and swift changes are needed.”

Last night she told The Sunday Times a review of referral thresholds to Prevent was under way, looking in particular at individuals “obsessed with school massacres” and also “Islamist extremism”.

Lord Carlile, a former government independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, said the Prevent system “is not broken”.

But it was right to look at if it should be broadened, or a parallel system set up, to catch people like Rudakubana.

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An officer at the scene where the horror unfolded in Southport[/caption]

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Police seen at the crime scene last July[/caption]

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Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years[/caption]

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WITH an injury list in double figures and the team stuck in mid-table, these really are dark old days for Tottenham fans.

Points on the pitch are as rare as patience off it… there’s certainly no chance of being dazzled by smiles in this part of North London.

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Harry Redknapp believes there are reasons for Spurs fans to be positive[/caption]

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In Lucas Bergvall, Tottenham have a future world-class midfielder[/caption]

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Archie Gray can be a future Spurs captain[/caption]

Never mind silverware, a silver lining will just do for now and with so many dark clouds above the place at the moment, there’s plenty to pick from.

Which in Tottenham’s case is the emergence of three of the brightest young stars anywhere in the Premier League — Mikey Moore, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.

All of them chucked into the thick of it far sooner than boss Ange Postecoglou would have liked, for sure.

In an ideal world, I’m certain he would have far preferred to ease them in gently.

But needs must, of course, so it was a case of sink or swim instead and all three of them never for one second looked like going under.

They have been raving about Moore for ages, even though he’s still only 17, and it’s always great when a kid comes through the ranks and lives up to the billing.

Well, Mikey is definitely doing that and more — this kid is going to be a big star, believe me.

And before anyone jumps on my case, by the way, I know the other two were bought in.

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But that doesn’t mean it’s any less exciting to see a young talent come through.

Bergvall is a “proper” player. I love the fact he’s got a bit of devilment about him already and there is no chance of him getting pushed around. More the opposite, to be honest.

As for Gray, he came at a price and it’s easy to see why.

Another teenager, but already a nailed-on Spurs captain of the future in my book.

Archie’s played for England at every level from Under-15 up and it’s only a matter of time before he’s got the full set.

So there HAS been some good from all the problems… not that it will keep anyone happy if results don’t improve, mind. And to be fair, nor should it.

Although I do think it’s a bit harsh for the fans to be having a pop at Daniel Levy as they are.

I’m not chairman of his fan club by any means, but I just don’t agree with it.

Let’s be honest, what can Daniel really do? And don’t say get out of the club, because that’s not going to happen any more than he’s about to sack Ange.

Levy’s given his manager a fortune for players, Spurs have the best stadium in the country and the training ground is second to none.

Even with all those injuries, the squad is big enough to cope far better than it is.

And with so many players, there is really no point in paying loads for even more.

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Some fans are calling for Ange Postecoglou to be sacked[/caption]

Look at the centre-backs, for example. When Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are fit, they go straight in again. Spurs already have defenders coming out of their ears. 

Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Richarlison, James Maddison … big-money buys everywhere. They ain’t going to sign guys to sit on the bench further down the line.

This is certainly no time to panic and, to be fair, there’s no chance of Daniel getting rid of Ange — whatever anyone says about him being under pressure.

Levy will realise this is a time for solidarity. Although if things don’t improve by the end of the season, I know better than most about how ruthless he can be.

If we get to May and they are still bobbing around in mid-table with no trophy on the table, that’s when Ange could find out, too.

But, don’t forget, they’re a goal up going into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final and the Europa League is hardly packed with the biggest names in football.

Let’s be honest, it’s a second-rate competition with a load of sides who are Championship standard at best.

That gives Tottenham every chance of going all the way.

If it all goes belly up then have a go, for sure, but for now just enjoy seeing those three young guns tearing it up.

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Mikey Moore is living up to the hype in his cameos[/caption]

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