Man is charged over Holly Willoughby 'murder and kidnap plot': Gavin Plumb, 36, is due in court today - after 'distraught' presenter was forced to pull out of This Morning as it was due on air

A suspect has been charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and kill Holly Willoughby as her London mansion was guarded by police today. Holly Willoughby was pulled from presenting This Morning after it was claimed Essex Police found 'sinister messages' threatening 'serious harm' to the mother-of-three Ms Willoughby is said to be under 24/7 police guard at her London home where she lives with her husband Dan Baldwin and their three children Couple: Ms Willoughby kissed her husband Mr Baldwin, 49, on the cheek as she wishes him a happy birthday in loved-up post on Wednesday. Ms Willoughby was said to be 'distraught' and she was pulled from presenting ITV's This Morning today just moments before she was due on air after bosses were alerted by police. An Essex Police spokesman said last night: 'A 36-year-old man from Harlow has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap as part of an ongoing investigation. The 42-year-old was said to be 'distraught' after police uncovered an alleged plot to kidnap her Ms Willoughby was all smiles alongside co-presenter Josie Gibson on Wednesday during the show's 'Spin to Win' segment Beaming Ms Gibson kicked off the morning show yesterday as she said: 'Look who's joined me.