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

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Dancing On Ice had a very different look as Phillip Schofield went solo to present the ITV skating contest without Holly Willoughby.

Phillip started the Dancing On Ice semi-finals on Sunday (March 13) by sending his best wishes to his co-host after she tested positive for Covid.

ITV bosses issued a statement on Sunday morning to say Holly would not be on presenting duties after the positive coronavirus test. READ MORE: Exhausted looking Homes Under The Hammer's Martin Roberts drives 26 hours on Ukraine 'mercy dash' The statement from ITV said: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19.

We look forward to Holly returning for the Dancing on Ice Live Final." Last month Phil was replaced by Stephen Mulhern when he was stricken with Covid. "I know what it's like to watch this show from home," he said into the camera as he addressed his friend. "It is really weird, get well soon, lots of love." But viewers took to Twitter to ask why Phil was hosting alone when Holly had a stand-in presenter to work with her. @ConinaUK questioned: "Hang on.