Holly Willoughby was born on February 10, 1981, in Brighton, England. Her modelling career began at the age of 14.

Biography and Career:

At that age she used to model for Always sanitary towels. But soon enough, she got the offer from Pretty Polly of Britain to portray as a lingerie model. It became her first breakthrough as a model.

Next, widening the scope of her career, she acted in a new TV show named “S Club TV” and hosted another show named “Xchange” in the year 2000. She received more and more offers for hosting from shows like “CBBC at the Fame Academy”. In 2005, Holly began hosting the children’s show “Ministry of Mayhem”. It was later renamed as “Saturday Showdown”. For hosting this show, Adele received an award for the Best Presenter from BAFTA.

Till date, sh e has hosted quite a long list of shows including “CD:UK” and “Feel the Fear”. She has also presented shows like “Lip Service” and “Greased Lightnin’”. Apart from these, Adele has hosted the reality show, “Dancing on Ice”. Holly’s list also includes dating shows like “Streetmate”.

But her largest hosting show was yet to come and it arrived as Adele got the chance to host “The Xtra Factor” on ITV 2. Since then, Holly Willoughby never had to look back.

Why is she famous?

Holly Willoughby is famous as a model-turned TV host. She has presented shows like Dancing on Ice and Xtra Factor.

Here is one of her famous quotes:

“When I first modelled I didn't have boobs at all. Now I'm more confident with myself and my body and with people seeing it.”
- Holly Willoughby

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Tags: 1981, england, tv	[edit tags]

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Category: Tv Personalities  - ( Tv Personalities Archive)

Date Added: 21 September '09

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