HOLLY Willoughby was the centre of attention as she made her return to the limelight this evening.

The presenter, 43, was pictured being embraced by her This Morning co-stars in a touching moment during tonight’s National Television Awards.

Holly Willoughby enjoyed a hug with her This Morning co-stars
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Holly Willoughby enjoyed a hug with her This Morning co-starsCredit: Getty

She enjoyed a catch up with Alison
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She enjoyed a catch up with AlisonCredit: i-Images

She was seen cuddling Dermot on the red carpet
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She was seen cuddling Dermot on the red carpetCredit: i-Images

Holly cuddled up to Susanna Reid as well
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Holly cuddled up to Susanna Reid as well
Looking delighted, Holly was surrounded by Ashley James, Rochelle Humes, Davina McCall, Alison Hammond, Craig Doyle and Dermot O’Leary.

It was the first time in almost a year that Holly has been seen on the showbiz circuit following her dramatic departure from This Morning last October.

She even appeared on stage to present an award – much to the delight of those watching at home.

Holly was greeted with a round of applause while giving out The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award, which I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here won

Earlier in the evening she was seen embracing Dermot on the red carpet.

And delighted GMB host Susanna Reid shared a selfie with her, writing: “Welcome back @hollywilloughby so good to see you.”

The blonde beauty looked incredible in a sparkly silver gown while walking the red carpet outside The O2 Arena in London.

Last year Holly left the ITV daytime show after a plot to kidnap, rape, and murder her was revealed.

Security guard Gavin Plumb, 37, was later jailed for life for the plan.

Holly’s departure from the daytime show after 14 years also followed a rocky few months after co-host Phillip Schofield left.

While Holly has since been back on TV, fronting Dancing On Ice alongside Stephen Mulhern, the NTAs marks a major return to the spotlight for the telly host, who had slashed her workload

Speaking to The Sun before making their way inside the arena, relief hosts Josie and Craig Doyle opened up about how much they missed working with Holly.

Craig said: “I don’t know what your family is like, but we all families have stuff that happens and you all stay together through it because that’s what a family is all about