Holly Willoughby looks sensational as she slips into a plunging yellow chiffon gown for Dancing On Ice’s semi-final
She always knows how to dress to impress, whether that’s on This Morning or Dancing On Ice.
And Holly Willoughby looked sensational as she stepped out to co-host the show’s semi-final on Sunday with Phillip Schofield.
The TV presenter, 40, put on a stylish display in a plunging yellow chiffon dress that had a daring thigh split along the skirt.
Glamorous: Holly Willoughby looked sensational as she slipped into a plunging yellow chiffon gown for Dancing On Ice’s semi-final on Sunday
Holly’s ensemble featured a form-fitting corset top that showed off a hint of cleavage and she opted to keep her accessories to a minimum so all attention remained on her chic outfit.
She boosted her height in a pair of white open-toe heels, and added a glittering touch to her look by wearing diamond stud earrings.
The blonde beauty styled her golden tresses into loose waves that fell to her shoulders, and she wore a light palette of make-up for the occasion.
Glamorous: Holly’s ensemble featured a form-fitting corset top that showed off a hint of cleavage and she opted to keep her accessories to a minimum
Stunning: Holly boosted her height in a pair of white open-toe heels, and added a glittering touch to her look by wearing diamond stud earrings
Looking good: The blonde beauty styled her golden tresses into loose waves that fell to her shoulders, and she wore a light palette of make-up for the occasion
Beaming: Holly appeared to be in good spirits as she kicked off the show
Earlier in the day it had been revealed that Dancing On Ice’s annual season wrap party had been cancelled amid restrictions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the years, the ITV show’s glam soirée has served as a place for stars to let their hair down and party up a storm after weeks of gruelling training for the competition.
But with government regulations currently forbidding such gatherings, the cast and crew will be forced to say their goodbyes in a far more subdued manner.
A source told The Sun: ‘It will be a dry campus this year. When the show ends we will still be in lockdown. So the team at DOI is doing what they can to keep everyone safe. That means the party is off this year.
Having fun: Holly was seen smiling as she stood in front of the seats where the stars relax in between their performances
Partner in crime: Holly stepped out to co-host the show’s semi-final on Sunday with her This Morning co-presenter Phillip Schofield
At a distance: Holly and Phil made sure to keep a two metre distance from each other in line with Covid-19 guidelines
Wow! Holly showed off her outfit in a stylish snap she shared before the show
‘It’s a shame because it’s what the cast and crew look forward too after all their hard work over the past months. The party is where everyone cuts loose, it gets really wild
‘Whatever happens at the party, stays at the party. Phil usually gives a great speech too while everyone is at the bar, so we will be gutted to miss it this year.’
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Dancing On Ice for comment.
It comes as it was reported that Dancing On Ice’s semi-final is set to have just 12 minutes of skating during the two hour penultimate show this Sunday.
The current series has been cut short after five celebrities were forced to quit due to injury and coronavirus with the final being brought forward to March 14.
Bash: Earlier in the day it had been revealed that Dancing On Ice’s annual season wrap party had been cancelled amid restrictions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Semi-final: Dancing On Ice’s semi-final is reportedly set to have just 12 minutes of skating during the two hour penultimate show (Faye Brookes pictured last week)
Exciting: Sunday’s semi-final will see Colin Jackson, Lady Leshurr (pictured), Faye Brookes and Sonny Jay compete against each other to land a spot in the final
Sunday’s semi-final will see Colin Jackson, Lady Leshurr, Faye Brookes and Sonny Jay compete against each other to land a spot in the final with each contestant said to be performing a ’90-second’ routine.
Yet apparently there will be a ‘lot of filling for time’ due to the ‘reduced numbers’ with the episode reportedly set to have just 12 minutes of skating.
A source told The Sun: ‘With the reduced numbers, there’s going to be a lot of filling for time. Filling two hours of prime-time TV is no mean feat even with a full cast and lots of action.
‘There will be lots of clips shown and chat among the hosts and the judging panel in order to stretch it to two hours. But, in terms of actual performances, there will be less than 15 minutes.’
‘Filling time’: Yet apparently there will be a ‘lot of filling for time’ due to the ‘reduced numbers’ with the episode reportedly set to have just 12 minutes of skating (Sonny Jay pictured)
Hitting back: However, a different source insisted to MailOnline that numbers are ‘not reduced’ and that there has always been just four couples in the semi-final (Colin Jackson pictured)
However, a different source insisted to MailOnline that numbers are ‘not reduced’ and that there has always been just four couples competing in the Dancing On Ice semi-finals.
They said: ‘Numbers are not reduced for the semi-final this year.
‘There are four couples performing in the show on Sunday which is the same amount of competitors that have featured in the semi-final for Dancing On Ice in each of its previous 12 series.’
Cut short: Last week show bosses announced that Dancing On Ice had been cut short after five celebrities were forced to quit due to injury and coronavirus
Shock: Jason Donovan (pictured) was the latest celebrity to depart the show following a back injury, as he announced last month that he would not be returning to the ITV show
Last week, show bosses announced that Dancing On Ice had been cut short after five celebrities were forced to quit due to injury and coronavirus.
It was also confirmed that the show’s finale will now be taking place on Sunday March 14, instead of the original date of March 21.
A spokesperson for the show said in a statement: ‘ITV have taken the decision to move the final of Dancing on Ice forward by one week. The competition’s final will now take place on Sunday 14th March.
‘Our production team and cast have delivered a fantastic show during incredibly challenging times.
‘Continuing to make the best TV for our viewers is our top priority and we look forward to the rest of the series, on air from this Sunday at 6pm.’
Oh dear: Denise Van Outen (pictured with Matt Evers earlier this year) was forced to drop out too, after she dislocated her shoulder
Dropping numbers: Reality star Billie Faiers was the second celebrity to leave the show when she suffered a concussion in training
It comes after the show took a one-week break in February with the show not airing on February 21, to give skaters time to recover following a series of axes.
This year’s series has been hit by a long line of celeb exits, leaving some to think the season is ‘cursed’, and producers to run out of ‘back ups’ for the first time.
Jason Donovan was the latest celebrity to depart the show following a back injury, as he announced last month that he would not be returning to the ITV show.
Emmerdale’s Joe-Warren Plant and his pro partner Vanessa Bauer were forced to withdraw after they both tested positive for COVID-19 while Denise Van Outen exited the show after injuring her shoulder in three places and dislocating it.
Drop out: Comedian Rufus Hound quit the show entirely, after testing positive for COVID-19
Upset: Joe-Warren Plant and his partner Vanessa Bauer were forced to withdraw after they tested positive for COVID, but there’s speculation they could return after their 10-day isolation
Billie Faiers was then forced to quit the competition after hitting her head and suffering from a concussion, while Rufus Hound announced his shock exit after testing positive for coronavirus.
As well as the celebs, pro skater Yebin Mok, who was partnered with Graham Bell, had to bow out of the show following a freak accident which saw her suffer ‘a very nasty wound from an ice blade’.
And skater Hamish Gaman, who had been competing with Faye, also withdrew from the series following an injury while putting on a sock.
Dancing On Ice will continue this Sunday at 6pm with Lady Leshurr, Colin Jackson, Sonny Jay and Faye Brookes remaining in the competition.
Dancing On Ice 2021: The ‘Cursed’ Series
January 13
Graham Bell’s partner Yebin Mok suffers a freak accident after suffering ‘a very nasty wound from an ice blade’.
While it was initially thought she would return to the competition, the injuries were worse than anticipated and she was replaced by Karina Manta. They were voted out the following weekend.
Ouch! Graham Bell’s partner Yebin Mok suffers a freak accident after suffering ‘a very nasty wound from an ice blade’
Out! While it was initially thought she would return to the competition, the injuries were worse than anticipated and she was replaced
January 26
Denise Van Outen announces she’s quit Dancing On Ice after learning she’d fractured her shoulder in an accident during training.
The presenter, 46, shared an Instagram statement telling fans she’d withdrawn the show after being told by doctors the injury would leave her severely limited in training.
Denise was replaced by retired Olympic gymnast Amy Tinkler, 21, who made her debut on the ice the following weekend alongside pro Joe Johnson. Amy and Joe were voted off on February 14.
Injury! Denise Van Outen announced she’d quit after fracturing her shoulder in training
Gone! The presenter told fans she’d withdrawn the show after being told by doctors the injury would leave her severely limited in training [pictured with pro partner Matt Evers]
January 28
Billie Shepherd reveals her grandmother Wendy has tragically passed away. She died age 77 from pneumonia.
In the wake of the news it was revealed that the former TOWIE star wouldn’t appear in the next episode of the ITV skating show following the death.
January 31
Rufus Hound misses the live show due to coming into contact with someone with COVID-19.
Positive! Rufus Hound quit the show entirely, after testing positive for COVID-19
February 3
Rufus Hound quits the show entirely, after testing positive for COVID-19.
The comedian, 41, took to Twitter to announce the news. He posted an accompanying video message explaining why he regretfully had to withdraw from the ITV skating competition.
Show bosses confirmed that Rufus and his professional partner Robin Johnstone would be both be stepping down and replaced by Matt Richardson, 29, and his pro-skater partner Vicky Ogden.
They were voted out after just one performance.
Tragedy! Billie Shepherd’s grandmother died, after which she suffered a concussion and had to pull out [pictured with pro Mark Hanretty]
February 6
Billie Shepherd is forced to quit the show after suffering a concussion following a fall in training.
The Mummy Diaries star, 31, reportedly went to hospital for an MRI scan after being left unconscious following the accident.
The next day, Billie shared a photo of herself with professional partner Mark Hanretty from their ‘first and last’ dance as she confirmed her exit.
An ITV representative also confirmed to MailOnline that Billie would not be replaced for the remainder of the competition.
Next out! Joe-Warren Plant was the fourth celebrity forced to bow out after he tested positive for coronavirus
Crestfallen! The Emmerdale actor, 18, said he was ‘disappointed’ to not be able to continue with the show, while his skating partner Vanessa Bauer, 24, said she was ‘heartbroken’
February 12
Joe-Warren Plant becomes the fourth celebrity forced to bow out after he tested positive for coronavirus.
The Emmerdale actor, 18, said he was ‘disappointed’ to not be able to continue with the show, while his skating partner Vanessa Bauer, 24, said she was ‘heartbroken’.
The professional skater revealed the pair got the ‘shock’ phone call during rehearsals on Thursday evening and said they ‘both feel fine’.
February 14
Jason Donovan, 52, pulls out of the Valentine’s Day live show with the star being advised to rest after suffering from back pain.
The former Neighbours actor said in a statement: ‘I’ve had back pain the past couple of days and I’m under doctor’s orders to take it easy and sit this week out.
‘I’m resting up, I’ll be watching from home and cheering everyone on and I look forward to returning next week.’
He sent a video message into the show wishing his fellow contestants luck for the episode.
Painful! Jason Donovan, 52, pulled out of the Valentine’s Day live show with the star being advised to rest after suffering from back pain
Another one bites the dust! Hamish Gamin was forced to bow out after injuring his hand ‘whilst putting on a sock’
February 15
ITV announce that Dancing On Ice will not air on February 21, but will be back, live on February 28.
The purpose of the break was to allow the stars a week off to give both cast and crew a chance to ‘recharge and rest up’.
In a statement from an ITV spokesperson, it was revealed that show bosses felt it ‘prudent to take a week’s break at this juncture’ to protect ‘the welfare of all of those involved.’
February 16
Pro skater Hamish Gaman quits what is increasingly being referred to as the ‘cursed’ show.
Hamish, 37, is forced to bow out after injuring his hand ‘whilst putting on a sock’.
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Sadly we can confirm that Hamish Gaman, who has been partnered with Faye Brookes, has had to withdraw from the competition.
‘We thank him for all his hard work and wish him the very best as he takes some time out to allow his injury to fully heal.’
Faye remains in the competition but is instead partnered with Matt Evers, who was previously partnered with Denise Van Outen.
Bye! An ITV spokesperson told MailOnlin – ‘Sadly we can confirm that Hamish Gaman, who has been partnered with Faye Brookes, has had to withdraw from the competition’
February 22
Jason Donovan quits the show after failing to recover from a back injury.
The Neighbours star, 52, had pulled out of the Valentine’s Day live episode to recover but on the advice of medics is not returning to the competition.
He announced the news on Facebook, saying he’s ‘completely gutted’ to leave as he thanked his pro partner Alexandra Schauman for all her support.
Jason said: ‘I am devastated to announce that due to this ongoing back issue which occurred on DOI about 10 days ago and at the advice of my medical team in the show that unfortunately I can’t continue the competition and therefore have to withdraw.
‘It’s a nightmare and I’m completely gutted, we put so much work into getting to this point, but I have to respect my health and body moving forward and that’s my biggest priority.’
February 26
ITV confirmed that the show’s finale will now be taking place on Sunday March 14, instead of the original date of March 21
A spokesperson for the show said in a statement: ‘ITV have taken the decision to move the final of Dancing on Ice forward by one week.
‘The competition’s final will now take place on Sunday 14th March. Our production team and cast have delivered a fantastic show during incredibly challenging times.
‘Continuing to make the best TV for our viewers is our top priority and we look forward to the rest of the series, on air from this Sunday at 6pm.’
Another exit: Jason Donovan quits the show after failing to recover from a back injury, announcing the news on Facebook (pictured with Alexandra Schauman in February)
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