Phillip Schofield's Dancing on Ice replacement revealed as he battles sickness
04.02.2022 - 14:23
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Dancing On Ice has been saved as Phillip Schofield's replacement on the show has been revealed.The This Morning star, 59, has been absent from TV this week after falling sick with Covid-19 on Monday, 31 January.The sickness left the skating competition in chaos as it was unclear who would be able to step in to take his place. Now, it has been revealed Stephen Mulhern, 44, will be joining Holly Willoughby, 40, to present the show this weekend. "While Phil is off recovering, Stephen was delighted to be asked to step in to fill his shoes and present alongside Holly," an insider told Mirror Online.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.They continued: "He gets on with everyone so bosses are more than happy for him to step up. Everyone's wishing Phil a quick recovery and hoping to see him back in his rightful place later this month".
OK! Online has contacting Dancing On Ice reps for further comment. Phillip announced he tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday by sharing the results of a lateral flow test on Instagram. "Well b*****ks," he wrote alongside the photo.
"Currently just a slightly sore throat." Phillip had been hosting This Morning alongside Rochelle Humes, while Holly Willoughby has been filming for another show with the BBC, when he got the positive result. He then appeared on the ITV show virtually from home to provide an update on his health. Become an OK! VIP and see all our exclusives - for free! Become an OK! VIP and you will unlock access to all of our big exclusives...
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