Holly Willoughby wows fans as she goes make-up free for video call with friends including Emma Bunton

The TV star began her weekend with a virtual girly catch-up (Getty Images)
The TV star began her weekend with a virtual girly catch-up (Getty Images)

She’s been working hard keeping the nation both entertained and informed on This Morning during the coronavirus pandemic.

But Holly Willoughby ensured she scheduled in some well-deserved down-time with a video call to start the weekend.

Last night, the TV star, 39, enjoyed a virtual catch up with four friends, including two pop stars - Spice Girls’ Emma Bunton and All Saints’ Nicole Appleton.

In a snap of their Zoom meet-up shared to Instagram with her 6.7m followers, the mum-of-three could be seen going make-up free as they all tuned in for a chat from their respective homes.

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Captioning the image, Holly - donning a grey sweater, with her blonde hair tied up and revealing glowing skin - wrote: “Oh I miss these faces so much...Apart and yet totally connected... miss my girls...”

The trio of famous women were also joined by Niki De Metz, a PR and author, as well as music talent manager Shiarra Bell.

The presenter’s post was popular fans with who left more than 64,000 ‘likes’.

One person wrote: “It’s the all natural beauty squad!”

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Another commented: “Now this is the conversation every woman in Britain wishes they were part of. So amazing, you are all truly beautiful and total legends.”

A third shared: “Can I be in your girl gang?”

And a fourth added: “Keep smiling ladies you'll all be back together soon. Stay safe.”

It comes after Holly also ditched the full make-up look she usually sports on the small screen to make ice-cream cake with daughter Belle.

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The mum shared a picture of her baking with her little girl in in their kitchen during the recent Easter weekend.

In the snap posted to Instagram, the star could be seen beaming while her nine-year-old mixed up the sweet treat.

Captioning the image, she wrote: “Today’s project... making an ice-cream cake for Belle’s birthday on Tuesday...

“Never done it before, will report back once we reveal it!”

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Holly also revealed that she was wearing a pink floral midi-dress from LoveShackFancy via Beach Flamingo.

The summery smocked frock costs £450, and features an elasticated shirred mid-section meaning it can be easily slipped on and off, as well as voluminous sleeves which can be worn on or off-the-shoulder.

According to the website, it is “the perfect wear-any-time-any-place dress”.

The presenter’s post went down well with her fans who left more than 52,000 ‘likes’.

Fellow star Rochelle Humes wrote: “Ohhhhh this is fun.”

Another person wrote: “Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!”

A third shared: “Have a great Easter weekend.”