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Ryan Paton

This Morning's Holly Willoughby makes social media change as 'queue jump' row continues

Holly Willoughby has made a social media change as the "queue jump" row continues.

The broadcaster has faced backlash after she was spotted with Phillip Schofield in Westminster Hall at Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state. This Morning issued a statement to defend the hosts over claims they skipped the queue to pay their respects to the former monarch.

The statement insisted they were there in a "professional capacity" and Holly later said they would never take anyone's place in the queue. The mum-of-three said: "As broadcasters and journalists, we were given official permission to access the hall.

READ MORE: Holly Willoughby issues official statement after 'queue jump' row

"It was strictly for the purpose of reporting on the event for millions of people in the UK who haven't been able to visit Westminster in person. The rules were that we would be quickly escorted around the edges to the platform at the back.

"Those paying respects moved along a carpeted area alongside the coffin and were given time to pause. None of the broadcasters and journalists there took anyone's place in the queue and no one filed past the queen.

"We of course respected those rules however we realise it may have looked like something else and completely understand the reaction." Holly issued the statement as she returned to host Tuesday's edition of This Morning.

She has since hosted episodes throughout the week before Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary take the reins for tomorrow's show. However, Holly has made a change to her social media profile as the hosts continue to face backlash from viewers.

The presenter usually shares her outfit for the upcoming episode with her 8m Instagram followers. However, she hasn't issued an outfit post for two weeks since she wore a polka dot dress from Finery London.

Fans flooded the comments to praise Holly's look in the post.

Vanessa Feltz said: "Absolutely gorgeous! "

Clodagh Mckenna posted : "LOVE!!! And your new hair style!!"

Angela messaged: "This dress is very Kate Middleton. You look stunning and love the long hair x"

J commented: "I love this dress, it's beautiful"

Jem said: "Your hair looks gorgeous holly it has really grown x"

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