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UK Presenter Holly Willoughby Says “Women Should Not Feel Unsafe” After Rape, Kidnap Plotter Is Convicted


The presenter released a statement after the man who devised a rape, kidnap plot against her was convicted.

The TV presenter who was the target of a kidnap and rape plot has released a statement, saying “women should be not made to feel unsafe going about their daily lives.” She thanked others involved “for ensuring that justice was done and that the defendant will not be able to harm any more women”, adding: “I would also like to commend the bravery of his previous victims for speaking up at the time. Having already had a difficult year following the allegations against her ex- This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, Willoughby then spent some time away from TV screens before landing a role presenting ITV’s Dancing on Ice.

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