The presenter was forced to pull out of This Morning on Thursday.
Gavin Plumb, of Potters Field, Harlow has been charged with several offences including soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap.
The 36-year-old from Harlow is being held by police ahead of his appearance at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday.Alison Hammond send 'love and biggest hugs' to colleague Holly Willoughby "This was an extremely fast paced investigation, with many of our officers and national partners working overnight to secure these charges," said Detective Superintendent Rob Kirby.
“The safeguarding of any victim is paramount and we will continue to prioritise this and working with the Metropolitan Police Service as the investigation proceeds.”Appearing on the This Morning sofa on Friday morning, prime minister Rishi Sunak said he was "so sorry to hear about everything going on with Holly" and "wanted to send his love to her and her family".
Ms Willoughby's ITV colleagues Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond said they were "shocked to hear the news" and sent their "love and hugs" to her and her family.
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