Dancing on Ice’s Phillip Schofield in emotional tribute to Holly Willoughby as he explains why he’s hosting alone

Phillip Schofield issued an immediate apology to one of This Morning's latest guests as he addressed an off-air error.

PHILLIP Schofield has shared the private messages he’s received from his co-star Holly Willoughby as she remains at home with Covid. The TV presenter, 59, revealed that the situation was “driving Holly crazy” and that they had been texting each other all weekend as she was forced to miss This Morning again today.

Phillip Schofield jokingly scolded one of This Morning's crew members after they made a comment about his height. The presenter, 59, was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Monday as he and Josie Gibson kicked off a brand new week of shows.

Holly Willoughby on ITV’s This Morning as Phillip Schofield confirmed that Holly is “absolutely fine”.Josie wore a stylish khaki green shirt dress with a brown belt and heels, while Phillip wore a red and blue checked shirt as they welcomed viewers to the show.After their greeting, Phillip confirmed that he had been “texting Holly all through the weekend”.“She’s absolutely fine, she just has that incredibly persistent and annoying red line that won’t go away, so she’ll be sitting at home. It’s driving her crazy,” he informed viewers.He turned to Josie and said it was “lovely to see her”, to which Josie replied that they “do have a laugh” together.He said: “We do, there’s been a major discussion even before the show came on air that when we sit at the breakfast bar, we’re both the same height.

Holly Willoughby's This Morning absence has stretched into its second week as she was still missing from Monday's show.

HOLLY Willoughby has pulled out of presenting This Morning again - a week after being forced off with coronavirus.  The 41-year-old missed out on the Dancing on Ice semi-final last weekend, with co-host Phillip Schofield going solo. She was then replaced by presenters Josie Gibson and Alison Hammond on This Morning.

THE full line-up from The Games has been revealed –  and it features some very familiar faces. Reality star Olivia Attwood, singer Max George and Christine McGuinness are preparing to strap on their trainers, pull on their swimsuits and get on their bikes alongside nine other celebrities.

This Morning’s Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, usually airs on Sundays, and there’s just one more instalment to go before the series is complete for another year. Just three celebrities will be battling it out for the crown, with Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Ashley Banjo, and Oti Mabuse judging the contestants’ performances. Holly will also be back alongside co-host Phil after being forced to skip the last show due to testing positive for Covid.

DANCING On Ice's Brendan Cole admitted he was "very glad" the final had been cancelled tonight after being hounded by 'fix' rumours. The semi-final last week saw Strictly pro Brendan bag his spot in the grand finale alongside Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and dancer Regan Gascoigne.

Phillip Schofield has admitted it's "weird" not filming Dancing On Ice on Sunday after the final was postponed for one week due to a schedule shakeup by ITV. The ITV skating show's live final was due to air on Sunday 20 March, but it was pushed back by a week to make way for the FA Cup Quarter Final. This now means that the final instalment of Dancing On Ice 2022 will air on Sunday 27 March and will see finalists Brendan Cole, Regan Gascoigne and Kimberly Wyatt battle it out.

Dancing on Ice has been keeping viewers captivated since it first began in 2006.

Dancing on Ice has seen some of the world's top figure skaters take to its TV ice rink over the years, but some of the skating professionals have suffered shock exits and, sadly, tragic deaths.The ITV ice skating show, hosted by This Morning stars Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, sends celebrities to battle it out on the ice rink in the hopes of impressing the judges.The show boasts an expert cast of skaters, including world champion figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, who sit on the judging panel.With this year's grand final fast approaching, Daily Star have taken a look at where the show's professional skaters went after they left the show.Alex was crowned Dancing on Ice champion when she was partnered with I'm A Celeb winner Joe Swash in 2020.The American pro skater replaced Alex Schauman to dance with Joe, and she previously starred in the Dutch version of DIO.However, she was axed from the show in June 2020 - just months after she won the contest.The skater said she didn't know why she hadn't been kept on, and found the news a "huge shock".In a public statement, she said: "It is with a heavy heart that I release the following statement: For the last three years, Dancing On Ice has not only been my job, but also what I considered to be my family."I am broken hearted to announced that I have recently been informed that I will not be re-contracted for Dancing On Ice 2021 series."This decision has come as a huge shock to me. I absolutely love the show and had hoped to go back for 2021.

Dancing on Ice will soon be coming to an end.This year, 10 brave celebs took on the challenge of exhibiting their moves while entertaining audiences for the popular ITV show.But for the celebs who participated in the glitzy competition, it wasn't at all smooth sailing, with some stars falling to the ice while risking life-changing injuries.Now that The final of Dancing on Ice is fast approaching next week (Sunday, 27), Daily Star has taken a look at the finalists and who betting company Ladbrokes believe will be likely crowned as the 2022 champion.Professional dancer Regan Gascoigne has stole the hearts of the nation with his incredible skating ability.Bringing his football father Paul to tears on several occasions, the young star has taken to the ice like a duck to water.Talking about the young star in more detail, Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Regan's received a massive boost as far as the odds are concerned, and with just over a week to go until a winner is crowned."It looks like it'll take something pretty spectacular from Brendan or Kimberly to stop the long-time favourite from going all the way."Bets on Regan currently stand at 2/5.Former Strictly dancer Brendan Cole has wowed audiences with his amazing skating skills on Dancing on Ice. Although fans have questioned whether he should be allowed to take part due to his dancing background, Brendan has certainly earnt his place in the competition, while brushing off any criticisms.When questioned about his background, Brendan previously said: "I think everybody’s got their own strength and weakness."And you can’t compare apples with pears.

DANCING On Ice viewers will be gutted to learn they will have to wait to find out the show's winner as tonight's grand final has been postponed. In a major scheduling shake-up, ITV has confirmed that they are pushing the skating competition show's final episode back a week due to a clash with a football match tonight.

Anyone hoping to see their favourite celebs battle for the Dancing on Ice trophy will have to wait a bit longer before they find out who will take home the amazing trophy. In a shake-up to its typical Sunday schedule, ITV has confirmed that the Dancing on Ice final will not air on Sunday 20 March, due to a scheduling conflict.The dancing show's finale has been pushed back by a week so the channel can cover the FA Cup quarter-final match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.The football match is due to kick off at 5.15pm and coverage will be on ITV for three hours, meaning that the programme would clash with Dancing on Ice’s usual prime-time 6.30pm slot on ITV1.

Dancing On Ice viewers are going to wait to find out which couple has won the 2022 series as the grand finale, meant to take place on March 20, has been pushed back.ITV confirmed the final episode of the skating competition show has been postponed by a week due to a scheduling clash. On the last episode, judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse voted unanimously to save Pussycat Dolls star Kimberley Wyatt, ending with the dramatic double elimination of Vamps singer Connor Ball and Olympic athlete Kye Whyte.

Holly Willoughby seems to be feeling a little better after stepping outside for the first time since it was revealed she had caught Covid. The This Morning star had to quit the ITV show this week and also missed hosting last weekend's Dancing on Ice after coming down with the virus and needing to self-isolate.

Holly Willoughby has been off-air since contracting coronavirus, but on Saturday she thrilled fans when she shared a sun-soaked selfie of herself.WOW: Holly Willoughby's £3m London home will take your breath awayThe This Morning presenter looked as flawless as ever in the photo that she took in her garden as she soaked up the rays of the sun while posing in a white blouse. She rested her head on of her hands, as she closed her eyes for the snap, and she sported a full face of makeup, further highlighting her beauty.

Holly Willoughby has taken to Instagram to update her fans on her health after a recent positive Covid test left the star unable to present on ITV.In the serene snap, Holly can be seen relaxing in front of a lush green hedge as she basked in the sunlight. Her signature blonde locks were styled in a loose up do and she sported a bare face as she soaked up the sun.The presenter wore a white bathrobe and cupped her hand round her face as she closed her eyes, enjoying a moment of peace after her recent illness.Holly wrote in the caption: “Just what the doctor ordered,” and signed off with a sun emoji.Fans and friends alike were stunned by Holly’s natural beauty as she enjoyed the rare British sunshine and took to the comments to boost her confidence.Television personality Vanessa Feltz called her “sweetheart” and told the mother-of-three that she was “glad to see her up and about”.One envious fan asked: “Drop the skincare routine now, please.”Another said: “You are naturally beautiful, hope you’re feeling better,” while one kind follower wrote: “Sunshine is good for the soul, have a great weekend and keep on smiling”.Holly had posted hours before as a plug for her new brand Wylde Moon, but her makeup free snap was the first sign of the ITV star all week.Her bout of Covid left the ITV presenter unable to host both her usual slots, This Morning and the Dancing On Ice semi final, alongside her longtime pal Phillip Schofield.Phillip presented the ice-skating competition by himself and posted a sweet message on his Instagram before he was due on air.

THIS Morning anchor Phillip Schofield let his hair down on a boozy night with his co-star - but it wasn't Holly Willoughby. The broadcasting pair, who are close pals off screen, have been separated on the ITV show this week as mum of three Holly, 41, isolates after having contracted Covid.

Dancing On Ice fans have called for Phillip Schofield to be replaced as they demand a shake-up to the format of the show.Phillip has been co-host on the skating show since 2006, alongside blonde beauty Holly Willoughby, but now fans are desperate for huge overhaul as things turn "tense".The demand for a new host comes after Stephen Mulhern replaced the This Morning legend when he tested positive for coronavirus and was forced to pull out of hosting duties the other week.59-year-old Phillip has always been a firm fan favourite, but after Stephen's hosting stint fans reckon he should step down to allow someone else to have a go. One person took to social media to say: "Have Stephen Mulhern present instead of Philip Schofield," while another added: "Phil and Holly are not really adding anything substantial to the show other than moving from one cue prompt to the next."While someone else said: "#DancingOnIce why can’t Phillip dress smart like Stephen Mulhern did when standing in for him Holly always looks smart and professional bring back Stephen ITV!!!!"A fourth person then penned: "Yes Phillip Schofeild (sic) is so Boring Stephen Mullhern took over it was a pure joy to see him happy."And a fifth added: "The week Stephen stood in for Holly you got a glimpse of how much improvement there would be with just a fresh, more energetic presenting team.