No press tour. No countdown. Just quiet moves behind the scenes — and a plan that’s bigger than anyone expected. The question isn’t when she’s coming back… it’s how loud the silence was before she did

Holly Willoughby is reportedly quietly plotting her career comeback, with husband Dan Baldwin helping to orchestrate her return to the spotlight.

Following her break from television, the duo are allegedly crafting a strategy that could see her make her most significant comeback to date.

Insiders suggest Holly has her sights set on securing a primetime television slot, with aspirations to compete alongside the likes of Graham Norton and Jonathan Ross.

“Anyone who has written Holly off has another thing coming,” a source disclosed.

“She’s never been more determined. The next move is going to be spectacular, and Dan is her secret weapon.”, reports the Mirror.

The 44 year old former This Morning host, who first encountered Baldwin professionally in 2004, has endured a challenging period both in her personal life and career.

Her television work diminished after departing daytime television in 2023, whilst Baldwin continued to achieve notable success, including his involvement in the Gladiators revival.

This disparity allegedly created some strain between the couple, though they are now said to be working in unison to re-establish Holly as one of Britain’s leading television personalities.

“She and Dan both know she has what it takes to go solo in a primetime evening slot, and they plan to make her the biggest female presenter in the UK again. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with,” the source told The Sun. Holly has reportedly been seeking guidance and is said to have been discreetly rekindling relationships with close mates such as Emma Bunton, Christine Lampard, and former Celebrity Juice colleague Fearne Cotton.

She has also recently been spotted alongside a solid group of showbiz friends including Christine, Myleene Klass, and Spice Girls Nicole and Natalie Appleton.

Her television hiatus came after an incredibly distressing time. Gavin Plumb, who conspired to kidnap and kill her, was subsequently imprisoned for a minimum of 16 years.

Holly then stepped back from the public eye to concentrate on her family – Harry, 16, Belle, 14, and Chester, 10 – and only briefly returned to screens with Netflix’s Celebrity Bear Hunt alongside Bear Grylls, which was unfortunately cancelled after one series.

Now, with her youngsters more mature and self-sufficient, she is reportedly contemplating a comeback on her own conditions.

“This isn’t a new thing – Holly has always had ambitions way beyond the This Morning sofa,” the insider explained. “She can see herself being the first big female primetime chat show host – a bit like a female Jonathan Ross. She’s 45 next year and she’s ready to go solo.”

Willoughby has consistently been most prominent as half of a presenting partnership, especially with Phillip Schofield, but her attention now is on going it alone. She desires the premier guests, the prime slot, and the opportunity to finally establish her own niche in evening television.

The Mirror has approached Holly’s representatives for comment on this story.