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Cathy Owen

Phillip Schofield plays hilarious April Fool prank on Holly Willoughby

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby managed to keep her cool when a Monday makeover went horribly wrong.

She pretended the woman had been transformed with an amazing makeover, but what she didn't know that it was all part of an The best April Fool's Day jokes from around the world prank and she was the only person not in on the joke.

The 38-year-old presenter was hosting the makeover segment of the ITV show when the woman involved - 'Carol' - saw herself for the first time - and she was not happy.

As Carol broke down in tears after her 'glam-squad' transformation was revealed, Holly rushed to console her, telling her she looked beautiful in her pink crushed velvet dress and white cowboy boots.

Carol said she wanted to leave, her husband 'Pete' rushing to her side as they stormed off the show into a car.

And in a further twist, the car then smashed into the side of the studio causing smoke to emanate from under the hood.

Presenter Lisa Snowdon was in charge of presenting the Monday makeover, alongside celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke - but they were all in on the joke with Phil.

Holly burst into tears herself when she realised the truth that 'Carol' and 'Pete' were actually actors.

Holly said she was shaking as she wiped tears of laughter away from her eyes, saying she needed a gin.

She said: "I am so glad it wasn't real."

Viewers thought that Holly had handled the situation very well.

Holly was not the only one to have a prank played on her today.

When DJ Chris Moyles wished Phillip Schofield a happy 60th birthday on 60th, it spiralled and news spread.

Birthday wishes started pouring in, including a video message from Dame Judi Dench, but Phil is not 60 for another three years.

The hashtag #happy60thphillipschofield has been trending all morning.

Luckily Phil found the prank hilarious - but was keen to make it clear with fans he still had a way to go before hitting the  milestone.

Writing back to Chris with lots of laughing emojis, Philip said:"And YOU are an utter sh*t!! not60forawhileyet"

The tweet delighted his 4.25m followers, with over a thousand fans liking his comment.

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