Inside Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern's 20-year friendship as pair will host Dancing on Ice

Stephen Mulhern has responded after he was "punched" by champion boxer Ricky Hatton during the launch of Dancing On Ice on Sunday night, 14 January. The TV funny man and presenter made his highly-anticipated debut alongside Holly Willoughby on the ITV competition show, having taken over from previous host Phillip Schofield. But in a completely unexpected skit on the show, Stephen, 46, was knocked flying by the show contestant.

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.

Dancing On Ice fans have issued a warning to Stephen Mulhern as they claim 'he'll blow it' after making his official presenting debut on the show. While he has hosted the ITV skating competition before as a one-off, on Sunday night, he officially joined the programme as co-host with Holly Willoughby.

Dancing On Ice viewers have given their verdict on Stephen Mulhern 's performance as the ITV show's newest presenter after the Deal or No Deal star replaced Phillip Schofield in the role. The show's newest host made his Dancing on Ice debut tonight, taking over from Phillip Schofield after the former This Morning host resigned from all ITV projects over an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague last year. Stephen, 46, stepped out alongside Holly Willoughby in tonight's live series premiere, with Dancing on Ice fans calling him a "breath of fresh air" in the role.

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.

Stephen Mulhern is a regular face on the telly when it comes to Saturday night entertainment. But this weekend, it's actually Sunday night when the presenter is taking over as the new co-host of Dancing on Ice.

ITV's Dancing on Ice has shared a first look at the presenters and judging panel for the 2024 series, and it hasn't disappointed. Holly Willoughby is set to reprise her role alongside new co-host Stephen Mulhern, who will replace Phillip Schofield in the upcoming show.

Holly Willoughby is returning to TV to host Dancing On Ice, adding to her already huge net worth. The TV star, 42, will present the ITV show alongside Stephen Mulhern as it kicks off on Sunday, 14 January. Holly previously fronted Dancing On Ice with Phillip Schofield, who stepped down from all his ITV duties last year due to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague.

A new era of Dancing On Ice is set to begin this weekend as Holly Willoughby returns to presenting duties, this time joined by Stephen Mulhern. Holly, 42, had previously hosted the ITV show with Phillip Schofield, who stepped down from his ITV duties last year due to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a younger male colleague.

Stephen Mulhern is set to host the Dancing on Ice alongside his long term pal Holly Willoughby as the new series kicks off this weekend.

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.

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.

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

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.