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Tamara Davison

Holly Willoughby doubts she'll return to Midsomer Murders amid awkward acting blunder

Holly Willougby said she doesn't think she'll be returning to the Midsomer Murders set after recently filming a cameo for the ITV drama.

The 40-year-old This Morning star was ecstatic when she was previously asked to make a guest appearance on the television series.

Although she had kept quiet about her experience during filming, Holly finally revealed that it didn't quite go to plan when she got in front of the camera.

Speaking on Tuesday's installment of This Morning, Holly explained that it took almost 25 takes before she was able to get her scripted words out properly.

"I wasn't take one, put it that way... Or take two or take 10. Around about take 25 I got the words out but it's fine," she joked, while discussing the experience with soap expert Sharon Marshall.

Holly Willoughby admitted that she might not have been the best actress to work with (ITV)

When asked about how much she had to say during the episode, Holly replied: "One line."

"I had a few scenes, but one line and I couldn't get it out. But I had a really good day," Holly added.

Phillip Schofield then asked his co-star whether she thinks that she might be asked to return to the show in the future, to which Holly replied: "I don't think so."

It was actually back in March that Holly was left stunned when she was approached to record a scene in an upcoming episode of the show.

The iconic ITV series focuses on various murder cases that take place within small country villages across the fictional English county of Midsomer.

Neil, who plays DCI John Barnaby, asked: "We have all had a big talk about who we want to appear on Midsomer and we have decided that we want Holly Willoughby to appear in an episode of Midsomer Murders very soon.

Soap expert Sharon Marshall found Holly's confession hilarious (ITV)

He added: "I have been speaking to people upstairs and they have been speaking to your people, but Holly please I am emboldened here to offer you a role in Midsomer Murders."

Holly, who has always been a big fan of the series, was asked by stars Neil Dudgeon and Nick Hendrix to appear - and she was certainly thrilled to accept the offer. She also added at the time, that she might not be the best actress and joked that she might have to be killed off quite quickly.

In May, Holly then shared a behind-the-scenes snap as she got underway with filming her Midsomer Murders debut.

Holly was thrilled when the actors asked her to appear on the show back in March 2021 (ITV)

The picture featured Holly beaming from ear to ear as she stood with a clapper board for the show.

While fans are eager to see Holly's appearance in Midsomer Murders, it is unclear so far when the superfan's scenes will air.

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