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Holly Willoughby dons brunette plaits, a plaid dress as she transforms into Dorothy


They revealed earlier this month that they would be following a Wizard Of Oz theme for this year’s special Halloween episode of This Morning.

And Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield didn’t disappoint as they transformed into characters from the famous musical on Thursday morning.

The TV presenter, 38, bared a striking likeness to the main character, Dorothy Gale, as she donned a pretty blue plaid pinafore dress over a white puff sleeve blouse.

Musical madness: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield didn’t disappoint as they transformed into characters from the famous musical on Thursday morning

She teamed her costume with a pair of Dorothy’s famous sparkling red heels, which she paired with some blue ankle socks as she skipped around the studio set.

Holly, who has previously sported brunette locks despite being known for her blonde tresses, returned to her old look by donning a plaited brunette wig.

The Celebrity Juice panellist added to her look with dainty blue bow tied at the end of each plait, while opting for a rosy pallet of make-up.

There’s no place like home! The TV presenter, 38, bared a striking likeness to the main character, Dorothy Gale, as she donned a pretty blue plaid pinafore dress over a white puff sleeve blouse 

Busy morning! Phil, who revealed he had been in the make-up chair since 4am, sported a full face of prosthetics to transform him into one of Dorothy’s companions, The Scarecrow

Phil, who revealed he had been in the make-up chair since 4am, sported a full face of prosthetics to transform him into one of Dorothy’s companions, The Scarecrow.

The host was given sunken features and was covered in green face paint with a brown nose, while giving the appearance of a stuffed body with handfuls of hay sticking out of his sack-like ensemble.

Phil’s outfit was tied around his middle with a piece of rope, while he completed his costume with a green velvet hair and a pair of white gloves. 

Wow: The host was given more sunken features and was covered in green face paint with a brown nose, while giving the appearance of a stuffed body with handfuls of hay sticking out of his sack-like ensemble

Wow: The host was given more sunken features and was covered in green face paint with a brown nose, while giving the appearance of a stuffed body with handfuls of hay sticking out of his sack-like ensemble

Oops! The dynamic duo arrived on set in a white taxi, which dramatically crashed into the studio and annihilated the This Morning sofa

Oops! The dynamic duo arrived on set in a white taxi, which dramatically crashed into the studio and annihilated the This Morning sofa

Dorothy! Holly shared her outfit on her Instagram page which she simply captioned 'Dorothy', while also thanking her stylist David O'Brien

Dorothy! Holly shared her outfit on her Instagram page which she simply captioned 'Dorothy', while also thanking her stylist David O'Brien

Dorothy! Holly shared her outfit on her Instagram page which she simply captioned ‘Dorothy’, while also thanking her stylist David O’Brien

Furry friend: Carrying a wicket picnic basket, Holly was soon greeted by Cairn Terrier Toto from the film, who she walked around around the yellow brick road on a lead

Furry friend: Carrying a wicket picnic basket, Holly was soon greeted by Cairn Terrier Toto from the film, who she walked around around the yellow brick road on a lead 

Haunting: Also making an appearance was Dr Ranj as the 'munchkin medic'

Haunting: Also making an appearance was Dr Ranj as the ‘munchkin medic’

The dynamic duo arrived on set in a white taxi, which dramatically crashed into the studio and annihilated the This Morning sofa. 

Carrying a wicket picnic basket, Holly was soon greeted by Cairn Terrier Toto from the film, who she walked around around the yellow brick road on a lead.

The dynamic pair launched Wizard Of Pawz: Our Search for Toto – a nationwide search for a dog to win the role of a lifetime as Toto for the Halloween episode.

The studio was decorated further with elaborate floral arrangements, a selection of toadstools and an array of seasonal pumpkins. 

Decorations: The studio was decorated further with elaborate floral arrangements, a selection of toadstools and an array of seasonal pumpkins

Decorations: The studio was decorated further with elaborate floral arrangements, a selection of toadstools and an array of seasonal pumpkins

Evil! Fellow characters from the show also made an appearance in the form of Vanessa Feltz who dressed up as the Wicked Witch Of The West

Evil! Fellow characters from the show also made an appearance in the form of Vanessa Feltz who dressed up as the Wicked Witch Of The West

Elsewhere on the spooky-themed show, the two presenters took part in a spiritual prayer with ‘The Real Witches Of Eastchurch’, who were guests on the programme. 

Fellow characters from the show also made an appearance in the form of Vanessa Feltz who dressed up as the Wicked Witch Of The West.

Alison Hammond joined the cast as the cowardly lion and sang a rendition of If I Only Had The Nerve. 

Not impressed! Lizzie Cundy who came in a Goldilocks-inspired look was booted off for not looking scary enough

Not impressed! Lizzie Cundy who came in a Goldilocks-inspired look was booted off for not looking scary enough

Brunette babe: Holly, who has previously sported brunette locks despite being known for her blonde tresses, returned to her old look by donning a plaited brunette wig

Brunette babe: Holly, who has previously sported brunette locks despite being known for her blonde tresses, returned to her old look by donning a plaited brunette wig

Spellbound: Elsewhere on the spooky-themed show, the two presenters took part in a spiritual prayer with 'The Real Witches Of Eastchurch', who were guests on the programme

Spellbound: Elsewhere on the spooky-themed show, the two presenters took part in a spiritual prayer with ‘The Real Witches Of Eastchurch’, who were guests on the programme

Also making an appearance was Dr Ranj as the ‘munchkin medic’, while Lizzie Cundy who came in a Goldilocks-inspired look was booted off for not looking scary enough.

Later in the show during her fashion segment, Trinny transformed into ‘Tinny’ the tin man – as she completed Dorothy’s helpful trio of pals.

Holly shared her outfit on her Instagram page which she simply captioned ‘Dorothy’, while also thanking her stylist David O’Brien.

Pretty in pink! Glinda the Good Witch arrived in the form of Deidre Sanders aka Dearest Deidre

Pretty in pink! Glinda the Good Witch arrived in the form of Deidre Sanders aka Dearest Deidre

Sneak peak: Before the episode aired Holly and Phil revealed their characters on social media

Sneak peak: Before the episode aired Holly and Phil revealed their characters on social media

Sneak peak: Before the episode aired Holly and Phil revealed their characters on social media

Action packed: It was an all singing all dancing episode of This Morning

Action packed: It was an all singing all dancing episode of This Morning

The 1900 children’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which has been adapted into several movies and theatre productions, follows the story of Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are forced to relocate to the magical land of Oz following a tornado.

The pair meet a Scarecrow, a Tin Man and a Cowardly Lion enroute to Emerald City to meet the Wizard, who orders the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West. 

Earlier this month, This Morning Editor Martin Frizell said: ‘The Wizard of Oz is one of Hollywood’s oldest, most famous and much loved stories. 

‘And with the 1939 Judy Garland film celebrating its 80th birthday this year, our This Morning Halloween show is set to be the best reimagining yet.’

Creepy! Lizzie wowed in a white puffball dress with red detailing while TV chef Phil Vickery created some Halloween apples as a sweet treat

Creepy! Lizzie wowed in a white puffball dress with red detailing while TV chef Phil Vickery created some Halloween apples as a sweet treat

Creepy! Lizzie wowed in a white puffball dress with red detailing while TV chef Phil Vickery created some Halloween apples as a sweet treat

All smiles! Wicked Witch Of The West Vanessa was clad in a metallic dress and cloak

All smiles! Wicked Witch Of The West Vanessa was clad in a metallic dress and cloak



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