ITV Dancing On Ice bosses explain why Phil presenting show alone as fans complain of 'sexism'

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

This Morning fans were left unimpressed by the show's Mother's Day segment after Josie Gibson's surprise for her own mum was ruined. The presenter was back as the main host of the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield on Monday as Holly Willoughby still remains in isolation after testing positive for Covid.

Josie Gibson was stunned during her latest appearance on This Morning as she was sent a personal video message from a Coronation Street star. The former Big Brother winner turned presenter was back on the ITV daytime programme alongside Phillip Schofield as she continued to fill in for Covid-stricken Holly Willoughby.

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.

Olivia Attwood, Max George and Christine McGuinness have been unveiled to be among 12 celebrities set to take part in sports reality TV show The Games. The former Love Islander, The Wanted singer, 33, and model Christine, 34, will go head-to-head in a series of sports in a bid to rank at the top of the medals table.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.