Holly Willoughby’s Midsomer Murders Cameo Teased As She Plays ‘Queen Of Daytime Television’
Holly Willoughby’s cameo role in Midsomer Murders is teased by the presenter seemingly appearing as herself in the ITV drama.
The This Morning stars’ acting stint was reviewed on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday.
Presenters Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley played a clip from the drama ahead of its return this Sunday.
In the clip, Holly – who appeared in the drama in 2021 – can be seen sitting on a throne while being interviewed.
One detective asks, “Is that the queen of the day,” while his older colleague replies, “Gloria Hunniford?” Are you sure?’
Surprise appearance: Holly Willoughby’s cameo role in Midsomer Murders was teased by the presenter seemingly appearing as herself in the ITV drama
Richard joked, “That’s Holly!” with Kate adding: ‘What does she turn up in Midsomer?’
Neil Dudgeon, who plays DCI John Barnaby in the ITV drama series, told the presenters: “Well, she’s kind of a friend of the show I think – she’s a big fan of the show and we’re always looking to get our broadening the casting net. .’
He added: ‘She was amazing, she was professional through and through. I think she was a little nervous when she first arrived. She plays a character called Holly Willoughby, I wouldn’t say it’s her.’
This is not the first time Holly has appeared in the drama as in 2021 she made a cameo appearance in one episode
In March 2022, Holly was surprised by Midsomer Murders stars Neil and Nick Hendrix during an appearance on This Morning when they asked if she wanted to be part of the show as they knew she was a huge fan.
Neil told Holly: ‘We’ve all talked a lot about who we want to see in Midsomer, and we’ve decided that we want Holly Willoughby to appear in an episode of ‘Midsomer Murders’ very soon.
One detective asks, “Is that the queen of the day,” while his older colleague replies, “Gloria Hunniford?” Are you sure?’
Neil Dudgeon, who plays DCI John Barnaby in the ITV drama series, told the presenters: “Well, she’s kind of a friend of the show I think – she’s a big fan of the show and we’re always looking to get our broadening the casting net. .’
“I talked to people upstairs and they talked to your people. Holly, please, I’m encouraged to offer you a part in Midsomer Murders.’
Holly immediately shouted ‘yes’ and was overcome with emotion after receiving such exciting news.
She added, “I’ve seen every episode since it started a long time ago. Are you serious? I mean, you’re going to have to kill me real quick because I’m bad at acting.”
Neil joked ‘that never stopped us in Midsomer’, and teased that Holly will either be killed or exposed as the murderer herself – ‘or something like that’.
At the time, Holly said of her first cameo on the programme, ‘I thought it was just interesting that people would turn to a series about murder and death to escape. People have found it a joyful escape from the horrors of real life
“My episode is about a murder mystery party weekend at a mansion. Barnaby and Winter come to investigate. Everyone on this island is stuck with a killer.”
Iconic: Midsomer Murders has aired since 1997, Neil and Nick joined the show in 2011 after the departure of John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby
Midsomer Murders has aired since 1997, Neil and Nick joined the show in 2011 following the departure of John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby.
Neil has reached a milestone in his Midsomer Murders journey: his 50th episode as DCI John Barnaby airs this Sunday.
Executive producer Michele Buck said he is moving forward as filming on a new series, the 24th, has just begun.
She said: ‘We all love Neil, and the public loves him too. He’s the real deal. He’s a nice man, and people can see that.’