Geek chic: Holly Willoughby's still got specs appeal as she dresses up as a race pundit on This Morning

By Kirsty Mccormack

Last updated at 4:40 PM on 30th November 2011

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Holly Willoughby has a glamorous job as a This Morning presenter but today she probably wasn't prepared for what was in her wardrobe.

The 30-year-old TV star was forced to dress up as a race pundit on the ITV1 show yesterday - but still managed to look good.

Wearing her trendy patterned playsuit by Milly with black tights and matching Mary Jane heels, Holly then had to put something on that was not so stylish.

Oozing specs appeal: Holly Willoughby was dressed as a race pundit on This Morning but still managed to look good

Before and after: The 30-year-old was dressed up for the Pantomime Grand National on the ITV1 show

To celebrate the start of panto season, This Morning arranged a Grand National race outside the London studios and Holly and her fellow presenter, Philip Schofield, had to dress the part.

The mother-of-two pulled on a dark brown faux sheepskin coat over a Milly jumpsuit and teamed it with a checked hat and large brown glasses.

But Philip looked just as funny as he too modelled a long brown coat and a similar hat to Holly, and wore his geeky glasses with a fake moustache.

Matching coats: Philip Schofield also wore a brown Winter jacket and a checked hat for the race

The pair were probably grateful for the warm coats as they filmed in windy conditions, and no doubt the excitement of the celebrity race kept their minds off of the chilly weather.

Kerry Katona, Paul Ross, Carole Malone and Lembit Öpik were the famous faces who agreed to take part in the race and were dressed up as horses.

Grateful for the warmth: The presenting pair didn't seem to mind that they were dressed up as they filmed in front of the public in London

Former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, Kerry, was seen laughing and joking as she got into her brown furry costume and was obviously prepared for the race.

As Holly blew the whistle and the celebrities set off, it was clear to see that Kerry was going to win the race a mile off as she sped ahead and Philip played the role as commentator.

And as the presenters gave Kerry her trophy, poor Lembit was still completing the race.

Ready to race: Kerry Katona took part in the celebrity Grand National

We have a winner: The blonde star thanked her mother and children after she won the race

'It's an honour,' Kerry said, as she pulled the costume from over her head. 'I'd like to thank my mum and my children.'

'That was a fine start to panto season I think,' said Philip, before Holly complemented his pundit look.

'I'm quite enjoying this coat all of a sudden,' she said. 'And that moustache suits you.'

'This is actually for Movember,' he replied. 'What are you doing for fanuary?'

Lembit Öpik (L) and Paul Ross also took part in the race but weren't as fast as Kerry