Holly Willoughby has been off sick from This Morning all week after contracting shingles.
The presenter let fans know she was unwell on Sunday, writing on Instagram Stories: "Hi… Just to let you know I may be away for the rest of the week as I have shingles… I'll be back as soon as I'm better."
© InstagramOn Friday the star gave her followers an update on her recovery. She shared a photo of a carton of soup and a hefty-looking sandwich, captioned: "Thankyou Dermot O'Leary for the sweetest delivery of chicken soup and salt beef. Just what I needed.
"Feeling so much better, thank you for all your well wishes," she added.
© InstagramHolly's co-host Phillip Schofield has likely been missing her. It was his first week back on the show following an extended absence amid his brother's court trial, and then the Easter break.
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He first appeared back on the show on Monday, and at the top of the programme, he thanked viewers for their support during his time off and also sent well wishes to Holly. Watch his address below.
"Well, hiya," he began, while sitting alongside stand-in presenter, Rochelle Humes. "Holly isn't well today so sadly off today and perhaps a few more days with a bout of shingles. Ouch.
"So if you're watching at home, Holly, then get well soon. The whole team sends their love. Thank you, Rochelle, for coming to play."
Shingles is a viral infection that causes an uncomfortable rash, often brought on by a weakened immune system, striking when people are feeling run down.
We're so pleased to learn Holly is on the mend!
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