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Gemma Jones

Holly Willoughby 'knew she'd be famous' after being told by childhood psychic

Holly Willoughby reckons it was written in the stars that she would become a household name - as she was told it would happen by a psychic when she was a child.

Best known for presenting ITV's This Morning alongside co-host Phillip Schofield, Holly has enjoyed an enviable career presenting a number of shows.

The 40-year-old has most recently launched her own wellness business, Wylde Moon, and it was during a podcast for the brand that she spoke about how she knew she would find fame.

READ MORE: ITV Good Morning star Holly Willoughby's career and TV shows she's presented

Speaking to comedian Michael Macintyre, on By The Light of the Moon, she said: "When I was younger I remember going to - I think it was either Eastbourne Pier or Brighton Pier, I can't remember.

"There was a psychic lady at the end. My mum took me and my sister to go.

"She said to me: 'You're going to be a household name.' Blah blah blah blah blah.

"We just fobbed her off thinking she probably literally says this to every little kid who walks in because it's just a nice thing to say. Weird though, eh?"

Holly's big break came in 2009 when she was chosen to co-host This Morning after a series of other presenting gigs including Dancing on Ice in 2006 and The Xtra Factor in 2007 and 2008.

She also appeared on Celebrity Wrestling: Bring it On, Streetmate, and Holly & Fearne Go Dating beside Fearne Cotton.

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