35-stone Gavin Plumb in court charged with ‘plotting to kidnap & murder of Holly Willoughby after “items” found at home’
A MAN has today appeared in court charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby.
Gavin Plumb, 36, is accused of soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap.
The 35 stone security officer appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today to face the charges.
Plumb was remanded into custody to next appear at Chelmsford Crown Court for a plea hearing.
The dad-of-two was arrested on Wednesday by Essex Police after the alleged plot was uncovered.
Holly, 42, was forced to pull out of hosting This Morning yesterday and was replaced by Alison Hammond.
Show bosses were informed shortly before she was due to go on air.
Holly was left “shocked and distraught” after the alleged kidnap plan was smashed.
The mum-of-three is under police guard at the home she shares with her husband Dan Baldwin.
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