Holly Willoughby tipped to film pilot for new Disney+ chat show in major TV return

The presenter is reportedly gearing up for a new chapter in her career.

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Published: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 3:12 pm

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Former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby could be set for a return to mainstream TV.

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The popular British presenter, who quit her role on the ITV daytime programme in 2023 and currently presents her own digital lifestyle series on YouTube, is tipped to make her comeback with a women-focused chat show on Disney+, according to The Sun.

The publication claims that Willoughby is filming a pilot for the new show later this month.

The series would reportedly be called The Holding Space, and would see the presenter "interviewing high-profile women" and focus on "empowerment and authenticity".

Radio Times has reached out to Disney+ and Willoughby's reps for comment.

The new role would mark Willoughby’s first return to traditional TV after ITV’s Dancing on Ice was axed back in March 2025.

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The presenter’s new lifestyle series, titled Holly Willoughby Together, launched on YouTube on 28 July.

The series, described as "built around real people, real stories, honest conversation, practical advice, celebrity guests, fashion, beauty, health and more", has welcomed guests including Stanley Tucci, Katherine Ryan, Ellen Roome and Joanne McNally so far.

When the series was announced earlier in July, Willoughby said in a statement: "I’m so proud of the work all the team who make Together have put into this exciting new project. We’ve had a lot of fun developing it and look forward to seeing what you think."

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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.

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