Holly Willoughby made a cheeky joke about her ‘bangers’ and said she welcomes negative feedback for her new YouTube show Together after it was panned by critics.
The former This Morning host, 45, launched her first episode of the show last month, with desperate attempts at relatability thanks to swearing and unsubtle innuendos with first guest, The Devil Wears Prada star Stanley Tucci, 65.
However, her venture into the world of YouTube has been widely panned by critics – with a one-star review comparing her show to Meghan Markle’s attempt to enter the lifestyle realm with her own show last year.
On Tuesday, she released another episode of Together, where she set the challenge of making ‘Toad in the hole’ from scratch.
The episode was full of innuendo, and Holly even admitted it felt like she ‘was on Only Fans’.
Taking to her Instagram the following day, the star thanked fans for their feedback on the show.
Holly Willoughby made a cheeky joke about her ‘bangers’ and said she welcomes negative feedback for her new YouTube show Together after it was panned by critics
Her venture into the world of YouTube has been widely panned by critics – with a one-star review comparing her show to Meghan Markle’s attempt to enter the lifestyle realm with her own show last year
Speaking in a clip whilst doing her make-up, she said: ‘I’m just getting ready to head out to lunch with some friends.
‘You’ll be pleased to know there’s not a sausage in sight.
‘In case you think I’ve gone completely mad, I am of course talking about my bangers that I made.
‘Everybody loves a banger, of course; that was a bit of a departure from me, making sausages from scratch on Together.
‘Yeah, whenever you have a sausage in the vicinity, comedy follows. Which it did.
‘Thanks for all your feedback as well, because it’s really great hearing what you think, and what you like, and what you don’t like, because that’s equally as important as well.
‘So, keep it coming.’
Holly then asked her fans where they would be watching the solar eclipse, to which she revealed she would be heading out to watch.
It comes after she released another episode of Together on Tuesday, where she set the challenge of making ‘Toad in the hole’ from scratch, which was full of cheeky innuendos
Holly’s venture into the world of YouTube has been widely panned by critics – with a one-star review comparing her show to Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan
The star then revealed that Friday’s episode will have two special guests.
She said: ‘I’ve got the girls coming in, so the icons of the 90s, I’ve got Emma Bunton and Nicole Appleton, and they’re going to come in and talk about their experiences in the 90s, and 90s fashion
‘That’s on Friday, so look out for that, and if you haven’t watched the bangers, go find it now; it’s over on YouTube.’
Holly finished: ‘Anyways, lots of love. Drink water, maybe a couple of glasses of wine and stay hydrated.’
Holly stepped down from This Morning in October 2023, after it emerged that she had been the victim of a horrific plot to kidnap her.
It also came five months after the show became embroiled in scandal when her longtime co-host Phillip Schofield admitted lying about a relationship with a much younger colleague.
After nearly three years out of the spotlight, her YouTube comeback has prompted mixed reviews.
On the first episode, she joins Stanley in making a pasta dish – which led to The Telegraph’s Anita Singh stating: ‘They are so stuck for conversation that they end up reading out the ingredients list of a Fray Bentos steak and kidney pie.’
After a beer and wine, Stanley kicked off a cookery session by handing Holly a coloured courgette, which led to the star stating: ‘I’ve never seen one like this before’ – in a very unsubtle innuendo, similar to her This Morning slip-ups.
While fans appear to enjoy the show, the reviews have been lacklustre elsewhere, with complaints of shaky camera work and an overlong running time.
A shocking one star review came from The Telegraph, who referenced Meghan’s Netflix show With Love, Meghan.
She writes: ‘Holly Willoughby’s dire YouTube show makes Meghan look good… Not even Stanley Tucci can redeem this 50-minute borefest of awkward small talk, forced swearing and pie tin trivia…
‘Even Meghan’s producers had the good sense to keep changing things up, editing her so she whizzed from rainbow fruit platters to flower arranging to holding guests hostage while potato printing.’
Alongside a three star review, The Mirror complains: ‘The result is a 50 minute show to cook a simple dish which might have worked better as say a tighter 30-40 minute episode in my opinion…
‘And with only one guest to bounce off, a slightly edited down version, or in future having several guests with a connection might make the conversation more entertaining, fast flowing and lively. But it seems to be a deliberately laid back affair.’
The i Paper’s Sarah Carson, meanwhile, stated: ‘Her new YouTube series, ‘Together,’ is a confused attempt to present herself as relatable…
‘The public either wants honest, unfiltered imperfection or glamour and something to aspire to. Willoughby still hasn’t decided which she wants to be. Together is proof that her superpower was always her ability to be professional, not a personality.’
The Times’ Carol Midgley writes: ‘Will it be a success? Well, it looks nice, Holly may take her fanbase with her, and her profile means she will probably be able to entice a good quality of guest…
‘Tucci was, as usual, effortlessly charismatic and at ease in front of the camera, and his recipe for spaghetti con zucchine alla Nerano looked very tasty.
