Holly Willoughby pulls out of This Morning as injured son Chester is taken to hospital
HOLLY WILLOUGHBY pulled out of hosting today’s instalment of This Morning after her son Chester sustained a head injury.
Phillip explains Holly's absence
The brave toddler, who Phillip Schofield insisted is “absolutely fine”, fell over yesterday and was accompanied by his mum as he had stitches today.
Ruth Langsford, who typically fronts the programme with husband Eamonn Holmes on Fridays, stepped in at the last minute to cover.
Phillip explained: “Ruth’s standing in today because - and before I go any further, he’s all right - Chester, her youngest son, yesterday fell over and banged his head. And he’s got a very nasty cut on his head.
“They dressed it overnight, and today he has to go back into hospital and they’re going to put stitches in it. But he’s absolutely fine.”
Phillip Schofield and Ruth Langsford steered the ship in Holly Willoughby's absence
Phillip explained Holly's absence on This Morning
Ruth normally hosts on Fridays
Obviously she wants to be with him
Ruth added: “Obviously she wants to be with him.”
Chester is only one-year-old, and Holly spoke last year about the struggles of her pregnancy.
"Honestly, Chester felt like my first. I think the biggest thing I’ve learnt along the way is just to give yourself a break,” she admitted to The Mirror.
"We’re all so worried about doing everything so perfectly. Actually, all they need is your time and your love. I know that sounds ridiculous, but it’s true."
Holly is careful to keep her kids out of the spotlight
She is also mum to Harry, 7, and five-year-old Belle with husband Dan Baldwin, whom she married in 2007.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10:30am on ITV.