DANCING On Ice fans have all said the same remark about Phillip Schofield’s replacement Stephen Mulhern.
The TV presenter, 44, joined Holly Willoughby on the ITV show tonight after the 59-year-old tested positive for Covid.
Stephen and Holly, 40, reunited on screen for the first time in 16 years on Sunday night.
They have presented a number of children’s TV shows over the years, and were last seen presenting on Ministry of Mayhem in 2006.
Viewers of Dancing On Ice loved seeing them working together again.
One wrote on Twitter: “I’m enjoying Stephen on doi with holly.”
Another said: “Love this partnership already! Stephen and Holly.”
“I like Stephen hosting, it’s a refreshing change,” a third added.
A fourth chimed in: “Big fan of Stephen, perfect replacement.”
Before gracing our screens tonight, the In For A Penny presenter said: “I’m very much looking forward to being back hosting alongside my good friend Holly this weekend. It’s big shoes to fill and I’m wishing Phillip a speedy recovery.
“‘I’m a big fan of Dancing on Ice and for one night only I’m thrilled to be rink side watching the action unfold. It’s going to be unbelievable!”
Yesterday Phillip confirmed he will miss tonight’s instalment of Dancing On Ice – and wished Stephen good luck.
The This Morning star tested himself twice in the hope he would return a negative result and be cleared to go back to work in the studio.
However he’s got to stay home for a little while longer.
Sharing a picture of his latest lateral flow tests, he wrote on Instagram: “Sorry Dancing On Ice. Have an amazing show Stephen Mulhern it’s so much fun x.”
Despite his positive tests, Phillip reassured fans earlier in the week he’s feeling “100 per cent well”.
On Monday the This Morning host revealed he tested positive for the coronavirus.
A disappointed Phillip wrote over his photo: “Well b******s”
The TV star added: “Currently just a slightly sore throat”.
