Phillip Schofield 'finally ready for TV comeback' as he's seen for first time after Dancing On Ice returned without him

Lorraine Kelly has given a rare insight into former ITV presenter Phillip Schofield's life a year after his sudden departure from ITV. Phillip, 61, stunned fans last year when he quit his role at This Morning and subsequently admitted to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger colleague.The fallout of saw him axed from ITV entirely and dropped by his agent.

The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh is a fan-favourite to become the new permanent This Morning host and take over Phillip Schofield's former position on the iconic ITV sofa. The result came following a survey from Betfair Slots, which saw the 63 year old Gladiators host win the "wild card" spot. Bradley was amongst other big-name stars predicted to take the permanent Monday to Thursday role, but won 25 per cent of the vote.

Lorraine Kelly has said fellow morning TV star Phillip Schofield has had a hard time after disclosing his affair with a younger male colleague. Lorraine - best known for hosting the daytime show bearing her own first name - worked closely alongside Phillip and Holly Willoughby on ITV and claimed she was "heartbroken" when the news of the scandal broke.

Holly Willoughby has told fans she is 'super grateful' after being inundated with support following a Dancing On Ice announcement. The TV presenter returned to screens in January to host the brand new series of the ITV skating show following a hiatus.

Phillip Schofield was seen in high spirits during a day out with pals in London, amid reports that claim Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be named as the new This Morning hosts. The former golden boy of ITV was seen strolling in the UK capital, dressed casually in a pair of jeans with Converse, a blue shirt worn over a white t-shirt and a dark jacket worn over the top. The 61 year old beamed from ear to ear during the outing as he chatted with his friends.

Holly Willoughby has been branded a 'movie star' as she pulled out all the stops for her latest performance on Dancing on Ice. The presenter didn't hold back for the ITV skating competition's move-themed week and showed off her look on social media before going live on air.

Phillip Schofield couldn't hide his smile as he made a rare appearance with his wife. The former This Morning star and Stephanie Lowe were runited to celebrate their daughter Ruby's birthday over the weekend, just as Dancing on Ice returns without him as co-host with Holly Willoughby for another week.

Holly Willoughby has a special way of showing kindness to contestants during Dancing on Ice ad breaks. One of the pro-skaters revealed that Holly always takes time to do something nice for those taking part. Holly made her first TV appearance since leaving This Morning on the first show of Dancing on Ice earlier this month, with the 42 year old star returning to the small screen after a three-month break.

After making her TV comeback on Dancing on Ice in January, Holly Willoughby is now said to be looking at her career options and America could be in the TV presenter's sights. Holly, 42, took a break from the spotlight after quitting This Morning in October, but she's since returned to screens on Dancing on Ice with new co-host Stephen Mulhern, 46, and the pair have already proven to be a hit with viewers.There's been many rumours about what could be next for Holly, from hosting new TV shows to signing a tell-all deal about former co-star Phillip Schofield, but it's now been claimed that launching a career in the US is something she's now very keen on. Holly has reportedly caught the attention of several companies in America and as she's now a "free agent", she could be ready to explore the possibilities stateside.

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.

Oti Mabuse has been told 'it should be illegal' as she stunned during her return to Dancing on Ice. The dancer was back on the ice panel to cast her eye over the new celebrity contestants as the ITV skating show returned to screens on Sunday night (January 14).

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.

Ryan Thomas has spoken out after his Dancing on Ice debut which came after her was seen fighting back tears over the poignancy of his first performance being on Sunday night (January 14). The actor is among the 12 celebrities to have signed up to the ITV skating show this year.

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 '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.