Holly Willoughby has admitted to “stalking” Joanne McNally on Instagram. The former This Morning presenter, 45, made the confession on the latest episode of her new YouTube series, Holly Willoughby Together, which launched last month.
Willoughby’s Admiration for McNally
Introducing her guest, Willoughby said: “I’m not sure I’ve ever been so excited by anything in my entire life because today’s guest I feel like I know her really, really well, but I think I’ve met her once. I’ve stalked her on Instagram, I’ve sent her messages and the reason why this is, is because of her podcast with Vogue Williams … but today Joanne McNally is in our studio, and we are going to be talking about tracksuits. But before that I’m obviously going to be asking her lots of questions I just want to know personally.”
McNally, a comedian, podcaster, writer and presenter, appeared on the show to convince Willoughby that tracksuits are the “ultimate wardrobe staple”. During their chat, Willoughby expressed her love for McNally’s podcast, My Therapist Ghosted Me, which launched in 2021.
“I love you. You and Vogue are the best things ever. There’s not an episode I haven’t listened to,” she said. “I also love that you girls are so open and honest. It’s so refreshingly honest.”
Episode Highlights
The two also discussed tattoos and McNally breaking the record for the most alcohol purchased by an audience during a single show at the London Palladium. They tried a range of tracksuit styles during the 45-minute episode.
Willoughby’s new lifestyle channel, Together, launched on July 28 and covers topics such as practical advice, fashion, beauty and health. Previous guests include Stanley Tucci, Katherine Ryan and campaigner Ellen Roome, whose son Julian “Jools” Sweeney died in 2022 after what his mother believes was an online challenge gone wrong.
Willoughby’s Career Moves
Willoughby fronted ITV’s This Morning for 14 years but stepped down in 2023, months after her co-host Phillip Schofield left after admitting to an “unwise, but not illegal” affair with a young male colleague. She continued to present ITV’s Dancing On Ice until it was announced in March 2025 that the show would be “rested” with no further plans for another series.
The new Together episode will be available on YouTube and other digital streaming platforms from 7am on August 7.
