Holly Willoughby says she was jealous of Ryan's pregnancy

In a candid conversation on her new YouTube series, television presenter Holly Willoughby revealed her past jealousy over comedian Katherine Ryan's pregnancy and discussed the professional caution instilled by her long career in the public eye. The exchange occurred in the second episode of "Holly Willoughby Together," which was released this week, marking Willoughby's latest venture following her departure from ITV's "This Morning" in October 2023.

During the episode, Willoughby, 45, spoke with Ryan about family life. Willoughby, who shares three children aged 11, 15, and 17 with her husband Dan Baldwin, admitted she felt envious when she learned Ryan was expecting her fourth child last year. "When I heard you were pregnant and having another one, I was like, 'Maybe I should, maybe I should,'" Willoughby said. "I was so jealous that you were doing it because I was like, 'I should have done it.'" She added that now, at her age, "that ship has sailed." Willoughby also reflected on the challenges of her children growing older, stating she finds the "pulling away" of their teenage years difficult.

The conversation shifted to Willoughby's career and her reluctance to share personal...