Dancing On Ice returned on Sunday night as Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern introduced all the couples for Movie Week as we saw everything from Barbie, to Twilight and Pulp Fiction.
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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.
Meanwhile, Holly will return to screens for the first time since quitting This Morning back in October. Her position fronting the skating show was in doubt after her shock decision to quit the ITV daytime show after 14 years.
Holly, 42, shared on October 10 in a social media statement that she was leaving the ITV daytime show after 14 years. She said it had been an 'honour to just be part of its story', but said it was a call she had to make for herself and her family.
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It came after a turbulent few months for the show following the sudden exit of her former friend and co-star of 14 years Phillip Schofield. Holly continued on the show after the 61-year-old's exit in May after he admitted to a "unwise but not illegal" affair with a younger employee.
However, it was confirmed at the end of last year that Holly would return to host the show with Stephen. The pair did host one episode of the show together previously when Phillip Schofield was absent, the move to reunite the pair really comes 20 years after they presented Ministry Of Mayhem together.
Ahed of the show's launch, Stephen referenced his new job for the first time by sharing a video clip on social media. The short clip from the first-ever episode of the programme, which included a guest
Dancing On Ice returned on Sunday night as Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern introduced all the couples for Movie Week as we saw everything from Barbie, to Twilight and Pulp Fiction.
Earlier tonight, Holly Willoughby issued an apology to the Dancing on Ice audience and those watching at home, after it was speculated that she accidentally swore while live on air. During the show - where S Club 7's Hannah Spearitt became the second celeb to leave - the 42 year old addressed the cameras to say sorry and to explain what caused the cheeky mishap.
Holly Willoughby was forced to issue an apology during the latest live broadcast of Dancing on Ice following a sweary slip-up. The presenter looked as glamourous as ever as she appeared rinkside for week three of the ITV skating competition.
Holly Willoughby has showed off her 'stunning' new look as she returned for the second episode of Dancing on Ice before offering a cheeky update on her co-host Stephen Mulhern. The presenter returned to screens for the first time in three months last weekend.
Dancing On Ice returned to our screens for its second instalment on Saturday night (January 21). Long-standing host Holly Willoughby reprised her role as presenter, joined by TV favourite Stephen Mulhern.
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 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.