Why is Phillip Schofield not on Dancing on Ice? When host can return
Phillip Schofield usually presents the ITV skating series alongside Holly Willoughby
ITV's Dancing on Ice continues tonight (6th February), with the remaining Dancing on Ice 2022 contestants performing for the show's Dance Week.
Holly Willoughby will return to host the series as usual tonight but, unfortunately, Phillip Schofield won't be joining her live in the studio.
Nevertheless, the show must go on, and the contestants will be hoping to impress the Dancing on Ice panel – Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and new judge Oti Mabuse – and avoid the dreaded skate off.
Last week, Rachel Stevens battled it out against Ria Hebden and was saved, with Ria becoming the second contestant to leave Dancing on Ice 2022.
Meanwhile, Olympian Kye Whyte was forced to withdraw last week after suffering an injury during training. He is expected to return to the show once he's made a full recovery.
Here's everything you need to know about host Phillip's absence and who will be standing in for him on Dancing on Ice.
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Why is Phillip Schofield not on Dancing on Ice?
Phillip Schofield has tested positive for coronavirus, meaning he'll have to sit out of his presenting duties while he isolates for the recommended time.
In the meantime, Phillip will be replaced by presenter Stephen Mulhern for the weekend.
A spokesperson for Dancing on Ice said on Saturday: "This Sunday's episode of Dancing on Ice will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern while Phillip Schofield continues to self-isolate."
Phillip shared an Instagram Stories post on Saturday that confirmed he had tested positive twice for Covid-19 on Saturday and wished his replacement good luck.
He penned: "Sorry @dancingonice Have an amazing show @stephenmulhern it's SO much fun x".
Stephen Mulhern said in a statement: "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!"
On Monday, 31st January, Phillip shared the news on his Instagram story with a photo of his lateral flow test showing two lines.
“Well b******s," The TV presenter wrote, before adding: "Currently just a slightly sore throat."
When will Phillip Schofield return to Dancing on Ice?
Schofield's return to Dancing on Ice will depend on how soon he recovers from Covid-19.
Following his positive result, he'll need to isolate for five days. He will then need two negative lateral flow test results to return to his hosting duties.
This past week, Phillip Schofield missed out on presenting This Morning and admitted he was "cutting it fine" to host Dancing on Ice alongside Holly Willoughby, given that his COVID-19 test only came back as positive on Monday.
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