Rachel Stevens shares 'special' meaning behind her Dancing On Ice debut

Ugo Monye explained to Express.co.uk how he “didn’t realise” that he could connect to dance in such an emotional way until Rose Ayling-Ellis’ Strictly performance with her partner Giovanni Pernice left him in tears.The rugby star, 38, has teamed up with Boots UK for the second series of the health and wellbeing podcast Taboo Talk, where he discusses the topic of chronic pain with host Vogue Williams.Ugo, who was paired up with Oti Mabuse for the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing, has recalled the iconic moment that Rose, 27, and Giovanni, 31, performed a dance that allowed audiences to enter Rose’s world.Rose, who was the show’s first ever deaf contestant, chose to feature a moment of silence during their pair’s performance to Symphony by Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson.Speaking about how “exposing” it can be to reveal your emotions as both a man and an athlete, Ugo admitted that Strictly Come Dancing left a lasting impression on him emotionally.“I knew that doing Strictly could be really exposing - and I don't mean physically, where I had my top off in a couple of the dances and dressed like Pink Panther and stuff like that,” he began.“But I remember going to the final, where I was sitting with Oti, and when I watched Rose dance - she had that kind of stop-traffic moment, iconic dance - I was crying. “I was crying watching it live and I'd seen it before,” Ugo confirmed.“I remember saying to Oti at the time, and to a few of my friends, that I didn't realise that dance can have an impact in the way in which it did on me that night. “So what I took from it was: it's really important to try different things that you know might not be familiar or might be out of your comfort zone, because you just don't know how they'll

Phillip Schofield, 59, has revealed he’s tried everything to be able to make it to host Dancing on Ice alongside co-star Holly Willoughby, 40, in an emotional Instagram post this morning. The presenter was struck down with Covid earlier this week, meaning he had to pull out of fronting This Morning at the last minute.Phillip was hoping he’d be given the all clear just in time to host Sunday's edition of Dancing on Ice.However, the star has taken to social media to inform his three million followers that despite doing two lateral flow tests “to be absolutely sure”, the results on both have sadly come back positive.Taking a picture of the tests resting on a granite worktop, Phillip wrote today: “Did two tests to be absolutely sure (crying face emoji).”The ITV favourite then took the opportunity to wish his colleague Stephen Mulhern good luck as he steps in to replace him.“Sorry @dancingonice Have an amazing show @stephenmulhern it’s SO much fun x @hollywilloughby.”A spokesperson for Dancing on Ice commented on the news shortly after Phillip’s tearful post.They said: “Sunday's episode of Dancing on Ice will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern while Phillip Schofield continues to self-isolate."A source also told The Mirror of Phillip’s replacement: "Phil is off recovering, Stephen was delighted to be asked to step in to fill his shoes and present alongside Holly."He gets on with everyone so bosses are more than happy for him to step up. “Everyone's wishing Phil a quick recovery and hoping to see him back in his rightful place later this month.”Phillip confirmed he had tested positive for Covid after a busy time last weekend.He had been out and about attending the theatre alongside his estranged wife Stephanie

Phillip Schofield has confirmed that he will not be presenting Dancing On Ice this Sunday.The star who is currently self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 will now be replaced by ITV's Stephen Mulhern.Taking to Instagram, Phillip, 59, shared another positive test result with fans which confirmed that he still has the virus.Sharing a photo of his tests on Instagram, Phil informed his replacement that the show is a lot of fun.Captioning the snap he penned: "Did two tests to be absolutely sure," followed by a crying face emoji.He added: "Sorry @dancingonice. Have an amazing show @stephenmulhern it's so much fun x."Following the presenters announcement, a spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: "This Sunday's episode of Dancing on Ice will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern while Phillip Schofield continues to self-isolate."Catchphrase host Stephen also shared his excitement about joining the popular ITV show.Stephen 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.

Arlene Phillips is set to join the star-studded judging panel of Dancing on Ice later this month. More than 14 years on from her ‘ageist’ axe from the Strictly Come Dancing panel, the professional dancer is set to return to her TV judging role on the ITV show.

Phillip Schofield has shared an update on his continual battle with COVID-19 after he tested positive on Monday, January 31.The This Morning presenter has revealed that he is still getting two red lines on lateral flow tests on Friday, February 4, which likely means he has to bow out of Dancing On Ice on Sunday.The 59 year old TV star looked very glum as as he posted a clip of himself sharing the news on his Instagram story. Dad-of-two Phillip first stared at the camera with a sad expression as he sat among his jungle of houseplants in his home conservatory.

Rachel Stevens' recent wrist injury "knocked her confidence" on ‘Dancing on Ice’. The former S Club 7 singer was set to make her show debut on January 23rd, but she had to start the competition a week later instead after taking a nasty tumble on ice and fracturing her wrist. When asked by Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled breakfast show 'Lorraine' if the pop star's wrist injury "knocked her confidence a little bit", the 43-year-old star replied: "It really did.

Phillip Schofield could potentially be replaced on Dancing On Ice this weekend after missing days of This Morning.

Phillip Schofield's replacement for Dancing On Ice has been announced and its an ITV favourite.

Dancing On Ice has been saved as Phillip Schofield's replacement on the show has been revealed.The This Morning star, 59, has been absent from TV this week after falling sick with Covid-19 on Monday, 31 January.The sickness left the skating competition in chaos as it was unclear who would be able to step in to take his place. Now, it has been revealed Stephen Mulhern, 44, will be joining Holly Willoughby, 40, to present the show this weekend. "While Phil is off recovering, Stephen was delighted to be asked to step in to fill his shoes and present alongside Holly," an insider told Mirror Online.

The Mirror: "While Phil is off recovering, Stephen was delighted to be asked to step in to fill his shoes and present alongside Holly."He gets on with everyone so bosses are more than happy for him to step up. Everyone's wishing Phil a quick recovery and hoping to see him back in his rightful place later this month."Stephen is a regular face on ITV, with his own shows Catchphrase and In For A Penny, while also working closely with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.Phil hasn't been the only one absent from his usual hosting gigs this week though, as Holly Willoughby missed This Morning to work on another television job – though she returned on Thursday alongside Josie Gibson.Earlier this week, Phil broke the news to his fans that he had tested positive for Covid and therefore had to self-isolate.He shared an image of a positive lateral flow test on Instagram, alongside the caption: "Well b******s."The silver fox also told fans: "Currently just a slightly sore throat."He later appeared on This Morning via a video link and gave viewers on update on how he was feeling.Speaking from his London home, Phil said: "I'm fine."I don't even have a sore throat now.

WEST end legend Dame Arlene Phillips will join the judging panel of Dancing on Ice - 14 years after she was axed from Strictly Come Dancing. I can reveal the top choreographer, who appeared on last year’s I’m A Celebrity, will be a special guest judge on the ITV show later this month. The one-off appearance of Arlene, 78, will be the first time the programme has had five judges sitting on the panel.

Helen Flanagan has been getting into the Valentine's Day spirit already but now she's roped in thee very important loves in her life.

Love Island star Liberty Pool posed up a storm in her latest Instagram post which had her feeling bold.There was nothing mellow about the Dancing On Ice babe's latest snap as she rocked a bright yellow jaw-dropping outfit.In the photo carousel, the 22-year-old blonde bombshell looked stunning as she posed in an off-the-shoulder yellow top branded Juicy Couture which she paired with a lux yellow blazer and matching suit pants.The star could be seen pouting her glossy lips as she posed in a yellow elevator which undoubtedly had followers feeling star-struck. Her caption read: "Lift series," followed by a yellow love heart.Birmingham-born Liberty opted for a full face of makeup with her cheeks blushing and eyes blossoming - her long blonde locks swayed delicately across her face.Breaking up the yellow, Liberty accessorised the look with a lush green bag that had a chunky chain strap.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been given a big boost after sharing disappointing news with fans.

We’ll support any beauty product that aims to make applying makeup in 2022 easier than ever. It seems Holly Willoughby is also on the same wavelength as she’s just debuted a super simple yet very effective smudgy eye look for her most recent Dancing on Ice appearance. Pairing her glitzy charcoal ball gown with a matching shade of eye makeup, Holly looks incredible.

Oti Mabuse, 31, recently made her debut on Dancing on Ice as a judge a few weeks ago, throwing her future on Strictly Come Dancing in the air. Oti has revealed in a new interview what she knows about her return to Strictly and revealed that the matter is "not for her to say".Oti has been on Strictly Come Dancing since she joined as a professional in 2015.She became the only professional to win the show for two consecutive years with Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey.Metro.co.uk asked the dancer if she would be returning to this year's Strictly due to other commitments getting in the way.She replied: "I love how you put that question!"Everybody keeps asking me.

AS Phillip Schofield has Covid, fellow Dancing on Ice host Holly Willoughby could get a new co-star. ITV bosses are considering an all-female presenting duo for the show’s return on Sunday.

Phillip Schofield admits to being 'disappointed' not being in the studio to film This Morning after contracting Covid-19.

Amanda Holden may be replacing Phillip Schofield on Dancing on Ice in the wake of him testing positive for Covid. Phillip usually hosts the well-loved competition alongside best pal Holly Willoughby, but this weekend remains up in the air after the 59 year old tested positive for Covid on Monday 31 January. Reportedly both Alison Hammond and Rochelle Humes are also being considered to replace the hosting veteran while he isolates.

Rachel Stevens has told how she has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions after her debut on Dancing on Ice was delayed until the weekend after injuring her wrist.The S Club 7 star sustained the injury during a training session for the show before Christmas which caused her to miss out on skating last week.She previously revealed on This Morning on Friday she had to "learn to skate" all over again in preparation for her debut on the ITV competition.And it was a tough return for Rachel as she and her partner Brendyn Hatfield were in the bottom two and had to beat Ria Hebden and Lukasz Rozyck in the skate-off.In a clip recorded before she skated for the judges, Rachel is seen in her dressing room donning a brown cardigan over a white T-shirt, before she is seen on the ice showing off a glamorous transformation.Rachel told how she had been overcome with emotion recently in the caption to her clip.She said: "What a week, what a whirlwind… I've felt such a rollercoaster of emotions but most of all what I'm feeling today is grateful."Grateful we made it through to next week, for all the love and support, to be able to share this with my gorgeous family, for my incredible, talented partner @brendynhatfield, and to the whole @dancingonice team for all the magic. I don't want it to end, the dream has just begun…".

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse has opened up on receiving racially abusive messages as well as having trolls cruelly fat-shaming her over the course of her seven years on the BBC competition.The stunning South African-German dancer, 31, swiftly became one of the most popular pros on the show, going on to become the first to win the Glitterball trophy two years in a row. Despite audiences believing Oti was a fantastic addition to the reality TV series, the star has kept quiet about all the nasty comments and vitriol that’s landed in her inbox.The new Dancing On Ice judge, who has been married to Marius Lepure for nearly 10 years, has now opened up on some of the struggles she’s faced behind the scenes, which comes after the star refused to be pushed by Phillip Schofield to confirm one way or the other if she's returning this year.