Holly Willoughby presenting role 'axed just weeks before big TV return'

Holly Willoughby enjoyed a rather star-studded girls night out, as she celebrated Emma Bunton's birthday.Taking to Instagram, Holly shared a snap as she posed alongside birthday girl Emma, former All Saints star Nicole Appleton, Loose Women panellist Christine Lampard, talent manager Shiarra Bell, and PR guru Niki de Metz. Captioning the photo, Holly wrote: "Happiest of birthdays Baby! Wishing @emmaleebunton a very happy (early) birthday… love ya! [pink bow emoji] @shishib @nicoleappleton @christinelampard #nikidemetz." Commenting on the snap, Holly's former This Morning co-star Josie Gibson wrote: "What a gang! [heart-eye emoji]".

Holly Willoughby's welcome return to our screens over the weekend has been berated by Katie Hopkins on social media. Sunday's premiere episode of Dancing on Ice marked the 42-year-old presenter's first TV appearance since walking away from This Morning in October. She was also joined by Stephen Mulhern, who'd bagged Phillip Schofield's old job.

Josie Gibson has spoken about being backstage during Holly Willoughby's return to screens as she appeared on This Morning. The presenter made a special appearance on Dancing on Ice on Sunday night (January 14) which was co-hosted by Holly and Stephen Mulhern.

Holly Willoughby has injected some "fun" into Dancing On Ice, as fans praised her TV return. Last year saw Holly, 42, step down for her hosting gig at This Morning, and for a number of months fans had been left questioning if she would be returning to Dancing On Ice this January.

Phillip Schofield reportedly didn't tune in to watch Holly's return to Dancing on Ice over the weekend because he's still feeling "bruised." Holly's former This Morning co-host, Phillip, 61, stepped down from all of his roles at ITV last year after admitting he lied about an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger colleague. Last year, reports also surfaced of a feud and breakdown in the relationship between Holly and Phillip, who also previously fronted Dancing on Ice together. Holly made her return to the popular celebrity ice-skating competition over the weekend with co-host Stephen Mulhern after taking a four-month hiatus from TV due to an alleged plot to kidnap her.

Josie Gibson has been forced to issue a denial after being seen publically supporting former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby. The presenter appeared live on the rink on Sunday night (January 14) as Dancing on Ice returned to screens with Holly and Stephen Mulhern as hosts.

This Morning's Josie Gibson said it's "so good to see" Holly Willoughby as they reunited on screen on Sunday night. Josie made a surprise appearance on the launch show of Dancing on Ice on Sunday, January 14, as she came onto the ice rink on a sleigh. She looked thrilled as she threw her hands up in the air as she was skated onto the ice.

Holly Willoughby has been branded a 'goddess' by fans as she made a return to television for the new series of Dancing on Ice.

The contestants of Dancing On Ice weren't the only ones falling to the floor in tonight's premiere thanks to boxing star Ricky Hatton, who took host Holly Willoughby and viewers by surprise by punching Stephen Mulhern.The Deal or No Deal presenter, 46, made his hosting debut on the show tonight alongside Holly Willoughby as they welcomed the celebrity cast of 2024 into the rink. In one joke segment, Stephen was stood next to Ricky, forcing him to be his "human mic stand" as Holly led the show into another ad break.

After announcing her departure from This Morning back in October 2023, it’s safe to say we’ve missed seeing Holly Willoughby on our screens. Of course, it’s not just the presenter we’ve missed – it’s her incredible wardrobe too.

The 'greatest show on ice' has returned as a fresh batch of 12 celebrities take to the ice rink with their professional partners in a bid to impress the judges and make their way to the iconic finals of Dancing On Ice.

Holly Willoughby has returned to work for the first time since stepping down from This Morning after she was allegedly targeted by a stalker, who plotted to kidnap her. The 42 year old star has been absent from TV screens since October and has also remained silent on social media. She is now set to make her TV comeback on Sunday, 14 January on the new series of Dancing on Ice, which Holly will host with Stephen Mulhern, 46.The mum-of-three was photographed while travelling in a car on Saturday, 13 January as she made her way to rehearsals in Hertfordshire.

TV presenter Holly Willoughby has marked her return to the small screen with a post on social media saying “And so it begins”.

Holly Willoughby has broken her silence on her return to TV.The former This Morning star is due to host Dancing On Ice and has finally spoken out after months away from the spotlight. Please check back regularly for the latest on this developing story as it is updated in real time here.From inside celeb homes to weddings, fashion and beauty, get the latest on the stories that matter to you by following OK! every time you see our name.

Stephen Mulhern has referenced his new gig on Dancing on Ice for the first time as he appeared to dedicate a post to Holly Willoughby that looked back at their past together. The presenter is the new co-host of the ITV skating competition, replacing Phillip Schofield.

Stephen Mulhern has shared his excitement over hosting the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice alongside close pal Holly Willoughby, who will be making her highly anticipated TV return on the ITV show. Deal or No Deal host Stephen, 46, has taken over Phillip Schofield's role on Dancing on Ice for the 2024 series after the former This Morning presenter stepped down from his roles at ITV in May 2023, following an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague.

Josie Gibson is set to reunite with Holly Willoughby as she's reportedly landed a role on Dancing On Ice. Holly, who quit This Morning earlier this year, will be returning to TV to host the ice dancing competition, where she will be joined by pal Stephen Mulhern. Stephen has joind the show after Holly's former co-host, on both This Morning and Dancing On Ice, Phillip Schofield resigned from ITV completely after confessing to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague.

Holly Willoughby is preparing for a “new year and a new start” after saying good riddance to a drama-filled 2023. Within the space of six months last year, the presenter saw her long-standing friendship with Phillip Schofield left in tatters, became the target of a terrifying alleged plot to kidnap her, and quit This Morning after 14 years. Following the unexpected news that the 42-year-old signed a new contract over Christmas to return to ITV as co-host of Dancing On Ice alongside Stephen Mulhern, 46, a source exclusively told OK! that Holly is looking forward to “a new beginning”.

The exact date Holly Willoughby will return to screens has been confirmed. It has already been confirmed that the presenter will present Dancing on Ice, almost three months after she shocked fans by announcing she had quit This Morning.

Holly Willoughby has remained firmly out of the spotlight since quitting This Morning in October, but she's soon set to return to TV screens on Dancing on Ice and it looks like she's also got other potential projects in the pipeline.The 42 year old will be making her highly anticipated TV comeback alongside co-host Stephen Mulhern on the new series of Dancing On Ice, which kicks off in January, but she may be looking to venture into radio presenting, according to new reports. Holly is said to be one of the names the BBC are considering as a replacement for Claudia Winkleman on BBC Radio 2, after she quit her weekly slot in December.