Holly Willoughby's This Morning absence has stretched into its second week as she was still missing from Monday's show.
14.03.2022 - 00:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Dancing On Ice had a very different look as Phillip Schofield went solo to present the ITV skating contest without Holly Willoughby.
Phillip started the Dancing On Ice semi-finals on Sunday (March 13) by sending his best wishes to his co-host after she tested positive for Covid.
ITV bosses issued a statement on Sunday morning to say Holly would not be on presenting duties after the positive coronavirus test.
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The statement from ITV said: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19. We look forward to Holly returning for the Dancing on Ice Live Final."
Last month Phil was replaced by Stephen Mulhern when he was stricken with Covid.
"I know what it's like to watch this show from home," he said into the camera as he addressed his friend.
"It is really weird, get well soon, lots of love."
But viewers took to Twitter to ask why Phil was hosting alone when Holly had a stand-in presenter to work with her.
@ConinaUK questioned: "Hang on. The other week when Phil had to stay away, Stephen Mulhern was brought in to co-host with Holly.
"This week, Holly is the one home sick, and Phil is hosting by himself. The implication that Holly wasn't capable of doing it by herself. Sexism, much @ITV? #DancingOnIce."
@alif_465 said: "I'm going to add my voice to the complaint that Holly couldn't host alone but Phil can?! #DancingOnIce #sexism"
@JessYeoman asked: "Phil gets covid so Stephen Mulhern steps in alongside Holly. Holly gets covid and Phil presents alone?
"Why couldn't Holly present alone then? #DancingOnIce #moderndaysexism."
And @SoapQueen86 wondered: "@dancingonice
Holly Willoughby's This Morning absence has stretched into its second week as she was still missing from Monday's show.
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ITV This Morning's Holly and Phillip startled as their news segment is suddenly interrupted
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were left in stitches as This Morning was interrupted by a barking dog on Wednesday 2 March.This Morning hosts Holly, 41, and 59 year old Phillip were seen chatting with journalist Tom Swarbrick and Camilla Tominey as they discussed the latest developments in Ukraine. Hosts Holly and Phil spoke with Tom, who appeared on the ITV daytime show via video link from his home.The group discussed the serious topic of the Ukraine and Russia war after resident Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an emotional plea to the European parliament after Ukraine’s membership application.
Amanda Holden has joined the outpouring of worldwide support for the Ukrainian people following Russia's invasion of their country.MORE: Amanda Holden reveals major plans for daughter Lexi once she turns 18The Heart FM star shared an incredibly poignant photograph showing an older lady looking understandably upset as she queues for a blanket from aid workers.WATCH: Amanda Holden shares cute clip with her lookalike daughtersShe wrote: "I feel so saddened and powerless about the situation unfolding in Ukraine. It's heartbreaking to see truly innocent lives being lost in a place they saw as safe and their home.READ: Amanda Holden reveals extent of Simon Cowell's injuries after latest accidentMORE: Strictly's Motsi Mabuse inundated with support after heartbreaking message"We can try and help by donating to the 'British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal' where all money raised helps someone affected to get food, medicine, water and shelter.