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Holly Willoughby Reflects on Life After Foiled Kidnap Plot

A new documentary reveals chilling details of Gavin Plumb’s plans and his fixation on over 130 potential victims.

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Overview

  • Channel 5's documentary, 'The Plot to Kill Holly Willoughby,' airs tonight, shedding light on Gavin Plumb's meticulous two-year plan to abduct, rape, and murder the TV presenter.
  • Plumb, sentenced to life imprisonment in July 2024, had amassed over 10,000 images of Willoughby and created a 'kidnap kit' with chloroform, cable ties, and shackles.
  • Investigators uncovered a list of more than 130 additional names in his home, highlighting his broader obsession with potential targets.
  • An undercover U.S. officer infiltrated Plumb’s online discussions, leading to his arrest in October 2023 after alerting the FBI and Essex Police.
  • Willoughby, who stepped away from public life and her role on 'This Morning,' has spoken about the emotional toll but remains focused on moving forward with her family.