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.
14.01.2024 - 11:49 / ok.co.uk
In the whirlwind of professional changes for Holly Willoughby over the past year, one constant has remained – her rock-solid partnership with TV producer husband, Dan Baldwin. From bidding farewell to This Morning in October to welcoming Stephen Mulhern as her co-host on Dancing on Ice, Holly's steadfast companion has been by her side throughout. Married since 2007, Holly and Dan, 49, keep their relationship private, yet Holly occasionally treats her Instagram followers to glimpses of their seemingly idyllic life.
Despite their low-key approach, their love appears to be flourishing. Here's everything you need to know about their romantic journey, from their meeting to marriage and beyond. Dan Baldwin, a highly successful TV producer known for his work on shows like Ministry of Mayhem, Through the Keyhole, Virtually Famous, and Celebrity Juice, is also the managing director of Hungry Bear Media.
The couple's story began on the set of the children's TV show Ministry Of Mayhem in 2004.
While Holly, 39, was a presenter alongside Stephen Mulhern, Dan was one of the producers. They transitioned from friends to a couple after six months, managing to keep their blossoming romance a secret for an incredible eight months. Dan proposed in 2006, surprising Holly on the day they moved into their first London home.
The unexpected proposal took place while Holly was in the bath, leaving her utterly shocked.
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.
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.
The lack of decision over who will be replacing Holly Willoughby on This Morning has reportedly left staff working on the show feeling rather uncertain about their future.Three months after Holly's exit, there is still no permanent presenting team in place, with the show instead being hosted by a rotation of famous faces, including Josie Gibson, Cat Deeley, and Emma Willis, with Sian Welby also recently enjoying a stint at the show. However, there has yet to be a decision made as to who will be helming the show on a permanent basis, something that is said to be causing a lot of friction behind the scenes.
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.
Sian Welby has opened up about the 'scary thing' that comes with taking on a big job like hosting This Morning. The radio and TV presenter last week made her debut as co-host of the ITV daytime show alongside Dermot O'Leary.
A new presenter is set to join the This Morning team with the ITV show welcoming regular guest Sian Welby as a main anchor. Sian, 38, frequently appears on This Morning after joining the team in 2023, and hosts a number of segments including Sian's What To Watch list.
Josie Gibson has spoken about being backstage during Holly Willoughby's return to screens as she appeared on This Morning. The presenter made a special appearance on Dancing on Ice on Sunday night (January 14) which was co-hosted by Holly and Stephen Mulhern.
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.
Josie Gibson has been forced to issue a denial after being seen publically supporting former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby. The presenter appeared live on the rink on Sunday night (January 14) as Dancing on Ice returned to screens with Holly and Stephen Mulhern as hosts.
This Morning's Josie Gibson said it's "so good to see" Holly Willoughby as they reunited on screen on Sunday night. Josie made a surprise appearance on the launch show of Dancing on Ice on Sunday, January 14, as she came onto the ice rink on a sleigh. She looked thrilled as she threw her hands up in the air as she was skated onto the ice.
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.
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.
Holly Willoughby has broken her silence for the first time since her shock decision to step down from her role at ITV presenting This Morning after 14 years.
Holly Willoughby has spoken out on social media for the first time since announcing her This Morning exit almost three months ago to the day. The presenter returned to her Instagram page on Friday (January 12), marking her first post since sharing her exit statement on October 10.
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.