LONDON (AP) — A 36-year-old man was ordered to remain in custody after appearing in court on Friday in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby, one of Britain's most high-profile television personalities.
He is charged with soliciting a man named David Nelson to commit murder, and incitement to commit a kidnapping between Oct. 2 and 5 in Harlow, Essex.
The other man was due to arrive in the U.K. next week from the U.S., the court heard.
“This news has come as a huge shock to everyone at 'This Morning' and ITV," an ITV spokesperson said.
"We are providing all of the support we can to Holly and her family at this incredibly distressing time.”
Persons:
Holly Willoughby, Gavin Plumb, David Nelson, Plumb, Willoughby, “, Holly, Rishi Sunak, ”, Lorraine Kelly
Organizations:
Chelmsford Crown, Essex Police, ITV
Locations:
Chelmsford, ’, London, Harlow , Essex, U.S