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TV host feels awful when mom walks on stage with terrible makeover
The guests usually receive beautiful makeovers. But this one was really, really bad.
Irene Markianou
02.28.23

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have been presenting ITV This Morning for about 14 years.

They have shared lots of funny moments, but also others that were deep and emotional.

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The presenters have been best friends for a long while, and the bond they share definitely shows on air and is part of what makes them such a successful duo.

During the show, they often do makeovers for guests that have a special story to share.

A few years ago, it was a woman’s turn to get an amazing makeover, but, who would have guessed that it’d go terribly wrong?

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Phil and Molly welcomed their fashion and hairstyling experts on the show, as they did with Carol’s husband.

The man was actually the one who had nominated his wife for the celebrity makeover because he felt that she needed a little pampering with a couple of special occasions coming up.

You see, in a few days’ time, they would be celebrating their 25th anniversary, while during the same week, Carol would be attending her first school reunion.

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As Carol’s husband explained, this would be the first school reunion his wife had ever been to, and she had been getting anxious about all kinds of things, including what she’d wear.

Thankfully, the experts were there and they knew they had done their best to help the woman feel and look amazing.

As they explained, they had pushed Carol a little so that she would get out of her comfort zone, while they had figured out what the strong points were in her appearance and had made sure to highlight them.

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The woman had no idea what she ended up looking like, and everyone in the studio couldn’t wait to see her makeover.

Soon, Carol arrived at the studio, and everyone remained speechless at her sight.

This could have been a great thing if it meant they were astonished by her new look, but sadly, this was not the case here.

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It was rather an awkward moment when they all saw Carol, but those responsible for her makeover had a lot to say about what inspired them to get to that result.

The styling was weird, featuring a crushed velvet pink dress and white cowboy boots, to begin with.

The hair looked funny, although the hair stylist explained it was inspired by Bette Davis.

It was nowhere near the legendary actress’s style, unfortunately.

Makeup and nails were a no-no. Too much contour, false eyelashes, and sticker nails! What were they even thinking?

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Soon, it was time for Carol to see herself in the mirror. She burst into tears when she did, and she even asked them to stop recording.

The woman and her husband were so disappointed, although the man tried to make her feel better.

Can you imagine getting a bad makeover on national TV? No wonder Holly was feeling just awful inside.

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The couple left arguing, and an awkward moment followed in the studio, but only moments later Phil told Holly it was actually an April Fool’s prank!

Phewww!

Holly was so relieved that this was not a real makeover. She admitted she was getting very stressed about the whole thing.

Such a funny prank, really! In fact, it’s racked up millions of views.

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Head over to the video below to watch the hilariously terrible makeover for yourself!

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