Holly Willoughby thrills fans with surprise This Morning appearance

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.

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.

Dancing on Ice 2024 will kick off on Sunday, 14 January with a fresh set of celebrities ready to take to the ice as they battle to be crowned the winner of the ITV show. 11 famous faces are set to take part, including Claire Sweeney, Amber Davies, Ricky Hatton, Miles Nazaire, Adele Roberts and Ricky Norwood, with Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern taking on presenting duties. Two new professional skaters - Amani Fancy and Simon Senecal - have also joined the line-up, following the departure of Matt Evers.

Holly Willoughby has left fans puzzled after sharing a photo of the script for the Dancing on Ice launch show, showing that new host Stephen Mulhern's name comes before hers. Holly, 42, returned to social media on 12 January with a photo of the script as she excitedly prepares for her TV return after quitting This Morning in October.The script read: "Dancing on Ice 2024. Host: Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby.

Holly Willoughby has broken her silence for the first time since her shock decision to step down from her role at ITV presenting This Morning after 14 years.

Holly Willoughby has spoken out on social media for the first time since announcing her This Morning exit almost three months ago to the day. The presenter returned to her Instagram page on Friday (January 12), marking her first post since sharing her exit statement on October 10.

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.

Alison Hammond has reportedly “politely declined” the opportunity to front This Morning four times a week following the departure of main host Holly Willoughby, missing out on a 'huge pay rise'. The TV personality, who has presented on the ITV daytime show on and off since 2002, has become a regular on the show in recent years and became a familiar face when she started presenting Friday shows alongside Dermot O'Leary. More recently, following the departure of Holly and Phillip Schofield, the former Big Brother star has joined the likes of Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle as stand-in presenters while TV execs find a new duo to replace the show’s former hosts.

Mollie King is said to have missed out on the chance to replace Holly Willoughby as the main host of This Morning, after ITV bosses decided that she 'lacks experience'. Since former host Phillip Schofield's exit in May 2023, followed by Holly in October, the rumour has been in overdrive as to who will replace the stars as permanent hosts. Following their departures, ITV have been relying on a rotating roster of presenters, including Josie Gibson, Rylan Clark, Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Craig Doyle.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has thrilled fans by sharing the 'best news' with his fans and followers weeks after the latest series came to an end. The dancer appeared during the final of the BBC One dance contest earlier this month following his unexpected exit from the 2023 series.

ITV has reportedly discussed increasing security in a bid to ensure Holly Willoughby feels "secure" as she returns as the host of Dancing On Ice. It comes after claims that the 42-year-old presenter has been offered a huge new contract by ITV, after quitting This Morning earlier this year. Now the TV star has reportedly been offered heightened security amid her return as bosses want to make sure she feels "completely secure" on the show, according to The Sun.

Holly Willoughby is ready to make her comeback on ITV‘s Dancing On Ice after enduring a difficult 2023.

Holly Willougby's TV return has been confirmed - months after her shock exit from This Morning. The presenter is set to return to ITV to front Dancing on Ice when the reality show returns in January.

Holly Willoughby has made a surprise 'return' to This Morning, just days after Christmas.