Holly Willoughby breaks down as she is surprised on her 40th birthday at This Morning studio

‘I’m going to spend all day in tears!’ Holly Willoughby breaks down as she is surprised at the This Morning studio by cheers, balloons and music on her 40th birthday

Holly Willoughby broke down in tears as she was surprised by her This Morning family while arriving at the studio on her 40th birthday on Wednesday.

The TV presenter, 40, was greeted by her clapping colleagues who were singing to Stevie Wonder’s Happy Birthday as she arrived at the studio, which had been decorated with an abundance of rainbow coloured balloons.

The clip was filmed by her friend and co-star Phillip Schofield, 58, who wished her well for the day as she replied: ‘I’m going to spend all day in tears!’

Surprise! Holly Willoughby broke down in tears as she was surprised by her This Morning family when arriving at the studio on her 40th birthday on Wednesday

During the clip, Phillip shared a glimpse into Holly’s dressing room, which was laden with gifts including several huge bouquets of flowers a hamper and champagne.

The magazine show host told the camera the ‘birthday girl is about to arrive’ and that she ‘didn’t know’ about the surprise greeting from their colleagues.

He also panned to a floor sticker which read: ‘Happy birthday Holly!’

Happy birthday, Holly! The TV presenter, 40, was greeted by her clapping colleagues who were singing to 'happy birthday' as she arrived at the studio, which had been decorated with rainbow balloons

Happy birthday, Holly! The TV presenter, 40, was greeted by her clapping colleagues who were singing to ‘happy birthday’ as she arrived at the studio, which had been decorated with rainbow balloons

Celebrate: The clip was filmed by her friend and co-star Phillip Schofield, 58, who wished her well for the day and she replied: 'I'm going to spend all day in tears!'

This is 40! Holly appeared visibly emotional as she arrived in her dressing room to see a huge light display which spelt out '40', to celebrate the occasion

Celebrate: The clip was filmed by her friend and co-star Phillip Schofield, 58, who wished her well for the day and she replied: ‘I’m going to spend all day in tears!’

Birthday girl: During the clip, Phillip shared a glimpse into Holly's dressing room, which was laden with gifts including a huge bouquet of flowers and a hamper

Birthday girl: During the clip, Phillip shared a glimpse into Holly’s dressing room, which was laden with gifts including a huge bouquet of flowers and a hamper

Emotional: She could be heard telling someone nearby: 'I'm just going to go in here and cry!'

Emotional: She could be heard telling someone nearby: 'I'm just going to go in here and cry!'

Emotional: She could be heard telling someone nearby: ‘I’m just going to go in here and cry!’

Holly appeared visibly emotional as she arrived in her dressing room to see a huge light display which spelt out ’40’, to celebrate the occasion.

She could be heard telling someone nearby: ‘I’m just going to go in here and cry!’

As well as posting the clip on his Instagram Stories, Phillip shared a stunning black and white image of them together alongside a message, which read: ‘Happy birthday gorgeous!’

Meanwhile, Piers Morgan wished Holly a happy birthday during Good Morning Britain, and told viewers: ‘I texted her saying: Do you feel blessed or enraged?’

‘And she said, ”Blessed, obviously!” with a laughing emoji, which doesn’t suggest she feels blessed, but wishing you a very happy birthday!’

Overwhelmed: Holly put her hand to her mouth in shock as she realised what had been organised for her

Overwhelmed: Holly put her hand to her mouth in shock as she realised what had been organised for her

Secret's out! The magazine show host told the camera the 'birthday girl is about to arrive' and that she 'didn't know' about the surprise greeting from their colleagues

Secret’s out! The magazine show host told the camera the ‘birthday girl is about to arrive’ and that she ‘didn’t know’ about the surprise greeting from their colleagues