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Stephen Mulhern is reportedly being lined-up by ITV bosses as a potential replacement for Phillip Schofield on Dancing On Ice. Phillip and co-presenter Holly Willoughby have been at the centre of recent spat rumours, with reports emerging earlier this week that they were "barely speaking" off-camera. And it seems that the falling-out could be putting Phil's future at ITV in jeopardy, with speculation that Monday's This Morning will be "D-day" for the presenter, whose contract with the TV network is up for renewal in September.

It’s been an emotional few weeks for Rachel Stevens, who continues to mourn the tragic loss of her S Club 7 bandmate, Paul Cattermole, who died last month aged just 46. But according to a source, Rachel, 45, who split from her husband Alex Bourne, 45, last summer, is being supported more than ever by her former Dancing On Ice partner Brendyn Hatfield. Last week, it was reported that Brendyn, 37, who was paired with Rachel on last year’s show, has grown close to the singer away from the ice.

Jake Quickenden has spoken out on the return of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! as he admitted he doesn't think a second edition of the popular show was "needed".The Dancing On Ice star took part on the ITV reality series in 2014, and was a popular campmate during his instalment. Fresh out of his stint on X Factor, Jake was in the early days of his showbiz career.

Rachel Stevens is allegedly dating Dancing On Ice star Brendyn Hatfield, following her split from husband Alex Bourne. The S Club 7 star, 45, competed with professional ice skater Brendyn, 37, on the ITV1 show in 2022, with the pair being the third couple to be eliminated in the competition. Rachel and Brendyn have now started dating, it has been reported, with a source claiming the duo are "smitten" and "looking forward to the future".

Jake Quickenden has revealed that he will run his first ever marathon dressed as a “massive” bone in memory of his younger brother Oliver. Oliver was just 19 when he died of bone cancer in 2012, the same disease that killed their father four years earlier. Jake said running the TCS London Marathon on April 23 will be difficult and emotional but remembering Oliver will motivate him to complete the 26.2 miles (42km).

Elle Mulvaney is facing the toughest storyline of her career as her Coronation Street character Amy Barlow goes through a rape ordeal, but the young actress says her new boyfriend is her rock as she tackles the harrowing scenes. It’s a lot for even the most experienced star to play, as Amy wakes up to discover her best friend’s boyfriend Aaron (played by James Craven) has raped her after she passed out drunk. So the support of her boyfriend, ex-Corrie star Liam Scholes, 19, means everything to Elle, 20.

Dan Walker's new Channel Five show has been hit with complaints after a production error misnamed the late Tom Parker, who tragically passed away last year from a brain tumour aged 33.The error was made during an emotional interview with Tom's bandmate Siva Kaneswaran, in which he discussed paying tribute to his late friend during his time on Dancing On Ice. During the interview, Siva, 34, held back tears as he told: "I'm getting emotional ten seconds into the interview." He went on to describe how he wanted to deliver a beautiful performance for Tom and create a lasting memory for his wife and children.

Dancing On Ice' professional Sylvain Longchambon has admitted that the show winner Nile Wilson "had an advantage" after the ITV programme was embroiled in a fix row. Olympic gymnast Nile, 27, proudly lifted the Dancing On Ice trophy with his professional skating partner Olivia Smart on Sunday night, as they beat TV personality Joey Essex and pro Vanessa Bauer to be crowned the winners.

Dancing on Ice fans speculated that professional Vanessa Bauer was left “fuming” following her final performance with Joey Essex during the show’s finale. On Sunday, the latest season of the skating show wrapped with former Olympian Nile Wilson securing the crown with his partner, Olivia Smart. RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, The Vivienne, was eliminated from the finalists first, which left Nile to battle it out with Towie’s Joey Essex.

As Dancing on Ice drew to a close on Sunday, the cast and crew celebrated the impressive climax of the series in style with a lavish wrap party to bring to an end nine weeks of formidable skating. Nile Wilson was crowned the worthy winner during the 2023 final, when he beat stiff competition from Joey Essex and The Vivienne to secure the coveted trophy.

Jake Quickenden won Dancing On Ice in 2018 with professional skater Vanessa Bauer, emotionally saying at the time: "I can’t believe it honestly!" The I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! runner-up, 34, who soared to fame on The X Factor in 2012, impressed the judges and viewers week after week with his impressive skating skills. Since competing on Dancing On Ice, Jake has remained committed to supporting the ITV skating show and the celebrities starring on it.

Dancing On Ice's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu returned to the show for tonight's final and opted to bring back a dress previously deemed 'too sexy' by fans. The Love Island winner, 28, first wore the garment when she made her Dancing On Ice debut in January - but the unitard didn’t go down well with some viewers. Worn in tribute to Britney Spears for Ekin's performance to the pop star's track Toxic, the skimpy outfit prompted more than 100 people to file complaints to Ofcom.

Nile Wilson and his skating partner Olivia Smart have been crowned the champions of Dancing On Ice after a dazzling final which saw a string of perfect scores.The Olympic gymnast saw off competition from reality star Joey Essex, who came second, and drag queen The Vivienne, who finished in third place, during Sunday’s grand finale. Nile, 26, who is an athlete from Leeds, signed up for the skating show two years on from his retirement from professional gymnastics in January 2021, branding it an "unbelievable opportunity". Here we take a look into Nile's life away from the ice...

The Dancing On Ice 2023 winner is Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson. Olympic gymnast Nile and his skating partner Olivia Smart were  crowned the champions after a dazzling final which saw a string of perfect scores.The athlete from Leeds beat reality star Joey Essex, who came second, and third placed drag queen The Vivienne, following a public vote. Nile had earlier become emotional after he performed the famous Bolero which won Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean the gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

Vanessa Bauer has opened up about her “special bond” with Dancing on Ice skating partner Joey Essex. Over the past few months, Joey and 26 year old Vanessa are thought to have sparked up a romance with one another, with Joey even trying to plant a kiss on his skating partner on the ice. The pair have been teamed up with one another since late last year and have skated their way to the final this weekend.The upcoming final marks Vanessa’s fifth on Dancing on Ice, but she insists this one will be different as she’s with TOWIE star Joey, 32.

Dancing on Ice finalist The Vivienne has revealed an astonishing two stone weight loss, all thanks to taking part in the show. The drag queen has delighted audiences throughout the competition and even made it to the final week which will see her skate against contestants Joey Essex and Nile Wilson.

Dancing on Ice is set to shake up the usual scheduling for this year’s final as The Vivienne, Joey Essex and Nile Wilson battle it out for the crown. With this year’s finale just days away, the lucky stars are gearing up to take to the ice for the final time and wow judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.

TV personality Joey Essex said his mother, who died when he was a child, would have been “proud” and “loved” to have seen him in the final of Dancing On Ice.The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 32, will face competition from Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson and drag queen The Vivienne when the ITV show draws to a close on Sunday. When asked what his mother Tina would make of him doing well on the show, Essex said: “I feel like she would be very proud.

For those growing up in the 90s, you’ll likely remember the twins Melanie and Martina Grant from the hit kids game show, Fun House. Alongside their sidekick Pat Sharp, the girls were the epitome of entertainment as they spent years showing off their cheerleading skills on primetime TV.

Dancing on Ice has officially confirmed the line-up for the final of the popular ITV skating show, after a brutal double dumping on Sunday evening saw fans bid goodbye to two of their beloved stars. The ice-skating competition returned for the semi-finals with This Morning icons Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield once again hosting ringside, as The Vivienne, Joey Essex, Nile Wilson, Siva Kaneswaran and Mollie Gallagher duked it out for a place in the final.

Dancing on Ice returned on Sunday night for the semi-finals. The remaining celebrities battling it out to become the winners of the skating show are Joey Essex and his partner Vanessa Bauer, The Vivienne and her partner Colin Grafton, Mollie Gallagher and her partner Sylvain Longchambon, Nile Wilson and his partner Olivia Smart and Siva Kaneswaran and his partner Klabera Komin.

Nile Wilson and Olivia Smart have scored the first 40 of this year’s Dancing On Ice.The 27-year-old Olympian skated to In My Blood by Shawn Mendes, which he chose because the lyrics conveyed his mental health journey after retirement from gymnastics. In the video before his performance, Wilson spoke about his feelings of “complete loneliness” after retiring from the sport and turning to drinking, gambling and painkillers – describing himself as being in a “scary place”.

Dancing on Ice fans were left in floods of tears on Sunday night’s semi-final show, as Siva Kaneswaran emotionally dedicated his stunning performance to his late bandmate, Tom Parker, who sadly died of a brain tumour in 2022. Ahead of his performance, The Wanted singer told the audience in a short video clip: “In 2020, Tom got diagnosed with brain cancer.

Joey Essex looked happier than ever in a recent selfie with his Dancing On Ice partner Vanessa Bauer, as the pair continue to fuel romance rumours. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 32, has been competing in the 2023 series with professional skater Vanessa, 26, and the duo's close friendship hasn't gone unnoticed on the ITV show.

Jake Quickenden has revealed that he sweetly reached out to Carley Stenson's husband, Danny Mac, to send his support to the star after her shock Dancing On Ice elimination on Sunday night. The I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! runner-up, 34, who soared to fame on The X Factor in 2012, is "gutted" about Carley's, 40, elimination after finding herself in the dreaded skate-off.

Love Island 2022 winner Davide Sanclimenti has delivered a sly dig at this year's winter edition as he admitted he hasn't been "entertained" by the drama in the South African villa so far.The 27 year old star, who won the show with his now-girlfriend Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 28, swiftly became one of the show's most popular contestants ever to grace screens.The Italian stallion and his Turkish delight had an almighty journey on the show, with many convinced their fiery personalities couldn't make it in the long haul. But nearly seven months after the final last summer, the couple are still going strong.

Dancing On Ice star Siva Kaneswaran broke down in tears on Wednesday's Loose Women as he discussed late bandmate Tom Parker. Tom was just 33 when he tragically passed away in March, following an 18-month battle with brain cancer. He left behind his heartbroken wife Kelsey, and their young two children, daughter Aurelia and son Bodhi.

Christina Applegate has emotionally bid a fond farewell to fans at this year’s SAG Awards ceremony as she revealed that she feared this year’s red carpet may be her “last awards show as an actor” amid her ongoing battle with Multiple Sclerosis.The 51 year old star, who is best known for her work on Fox sitcom Married…with Children, and for starring alongside SNL alumni Will Ferrel in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, made the sad admission as she walked this year’s SAG red carpet alongside her daughter. Posing alongside 12 year old Sadie Grace LeNoble, the progression of Christina’s illness became more clear as she was pictured using a black cane on the red carpet, which featured the words “FU [f**k you] MS’” written on the bottom as well as her daughters name, next to a bedazzled red heart.

Dancing On Ice's Mollie Gallagher was supported by her Coronation Street co-star David Neilson on Sunday's show. The 73 year old Roy Cropper actor was interviewed in the audience by host Holly Willoughby, where she highlighted his good-luck charm after Nina Lucas star Mollie, 25, racked up her highest score of the series yet.

Dancing On Ice's Joey Essex was left shocked as Phillip Schofield announced a shocking twist for next week's episode. The presenter, 60, made the announcement part-way through Sunday's show as six celebrities took to the ice to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. Mollie Gallagher, Joey Essex, Nile Wilson, Carley Stenson, The Vivienne and Siva Kanswaran battled it out on the ice as they tackled this week's Prop theme.

Dancing On Ice's Carley Stenson broke down in tears on Sunday's episode of the ITV skating show as she was eliminated ahead of the semi-final. During the latest episode, Carley, 40, found herself in the dreaded skate-off with Siva Kaneswaran and after her routine she revealed she had injured herself.To which host Holly Willoughby revealed they would send a medic to look at her.

Dancing on Ice judge and former Olympic skater Jayne Torvill has revealed she is set to undergo surgery after rupturing the bicep tendon in her arm. On Sunday's episode, Jayne, 65, stood next to her skating partner Christopher Dean as they chatted to one of the show’s hosts, Phillip Schofield, about the contestants using props during their performances this week.

Dancing On Ice first aired in 2006 and over the years many relationships have been formed on the hit ITV show, with celebrities and their professional skating partners falling for one another. Some DOI couples have even gone on to tie the knot, such as Brianne Delcourt and Kevin Kilbane as well as Samia and Sylvian Longchambon. It's not just the contestants who have found love on the ITV show either, as judge Christopher Dean met his now-girlfriend Karen Barber thanks to Dancing On Ice, too.

Dancing On Ice 2018 champion Jake Quickenden has revealed an inside look at the hit ITV live shows.The I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! runner-up, 34, who soared to fame on The X Factor in 2012, attended the live show last Sunday, where he sat in the audience. Since competing on Dancing On Ice, Jake, who won in 2018 with professional skater Vanessa Bauer, has remained committed to supporting the ITV skating show and the celebrities starring on it.

Dancing on Ice’s Mollie Gallagher is gearing up to attempt one of the most dangerous moves on the show - with a shopping trolley. The Coronation Street actress, who plays Nina on the ITV soap, was asked to attempt ‘the headbanger’ earlier in the series. The death-defying move, also known as the Bounce Spin, sees a skater picked up by their ankles and spun around by their partner.

Dancing on Ice fans have slammed the show for an "insensitive" moment aired amid the Nicola Bulley investigation. Sunday night's episode saw the contestants compete in movie week, where each performance was inspired by a movie. Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher and Sylvain Longchambon wore some sparkly silver jumpsuits as they performed to the Ghostbusters theme tune.