 He plotted to kidnap her from her home, take her to a remote location and ultimately take her life. His claims in court that he was a fantasist are simply not true and were evidenced by the extent with which he plotted with others to carry out his wicked plan. Ms Willoughby ended her 14-year run as the host of a popular British TV show this morning after the offences came to light last October. Plum will be sentenced later this month.