Holly Willoughby Confronts Fear in Bold Transition from ‘This Morning’ to ‘Celebrity Bear Hunt’

Holly Willoughby Embraces Fear in Netflix’s Celebrity Bear Hunt

[Image: Holly on The Graham Norton Show in a sleek black outfit, caption: “Holly Willoughby discusses her jungle challenges on The Graham Norton Show.”]

Holly Willoughby has confessed to feeling “totally out of her comfort zone” and “scared” while hosting Netflix’s adrenaline-fueled survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt. Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, the 43-year-old presenter opened up about her jungle adventure alongside survivalist Bear Grylls, marking her return to TV over a year after leaving This Morning.

Filmed in Costa Rica’s rugged terrain, the show pits 12 celebrities against Bear in a high-stakes game of survival. Contestants face grueling challenges, and those who falter endure a “Bear Hunt”—a nail-biting pursuit where Bear tracks them down for elimination.

Pushing Boundaries
Holly admitted Bear’s relentless energy pushed her limits: “Working with Bear has taken me totally out of my comfort zone. He’s convincing and inspirational—even I did things, and I’m the scaredest person ever!”

[Image: Bear Grylls and Holly in the jungle, caption: “Bear Grylls pushes Holly and celebrities through intense challenges.”]

The star-studded cast includes Spice Girls’ Mel B, Strictly’s Shirley Ballas, and reality star Lottie Moss. Yet filming wasn’t without drama: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen nearly drowned during a rafting mishap, while Lottie broke down discussing her past rehab struggles.

Stylish Comeback
Holly dazzled at the London premiere in a £1,800 David Koma gown, signaling her confident return after a hiatus following a 2023 kidnap plot threat. Bear praised her resilience: “Holly added warmth and empathy—she was nervous but a dream to work with.”

[Image: Holly at the premiere in a black plunging dress, caption: “Holly stuns at the Celebrity Bear Hunt premiere.”]

Life After This Morning
Post-This Morning, Holly adjusted to quieter days: “Being home alone was tough—the kids were exhausted after school, and I just wanted to chat!” She embraced school runs and family time, balancing motherhood with her bold career pivot.

Celebrity Bear Hunt streams on Netflix, proving Holly’s fearless new chapter is just beginning.

[Image: Bear Grylls abseiling during the premiere, caption: “Bear Grylls thrills fans with a daring stunt at the premiere.”]

Featured Celebrities:

• Mel B (Spice Girls)
• Shirley Ballas (Strictly Come Dancing)
• Lottie Moss (Model)
• Boris Becker (Tennis Champion)
• Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (Interior Designer)

The Graham Norton Show airs Fridays on BBC One and iPlayer.