Dancing On Ice viewers saw a change to the show this weekend.
Holly Willoughby was back to host the ITV skating competition but she was without her usual sidekick, Phillip Schofield.
She instead had a reunion with Stephen Mulhern who fans will be used to seeing hosting Catchphrase and In For a Penny.
It is the first time the pair have hosted a show together in 16 years after being the faces of children’s TV show, Ministry of Mayhem.
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Opening the live show on Sunday night, Holly said: “You may have heard Phil is isolating, so for the first time ever he won’t be here this week.
“I know he’s watching at home. We are sending you lots of love Phil.”
She then added: “However, the lovely Stephen Mulhern has stepped in to save the day.”
A delighted Stephen was soon mentioning their reunion, saying: “Can you believe it’s actually 16 years since we worked together on kids’ TV?”
“Back by no popular demand. This is live so strap yourselves in, this could be a bumpy ride,” he then quipped.
(Image: ITV)
While Dancing On Ice viewers had a lot to say about Stephen’s debut hosting the ITV skating competition, they were also distracted by something else.
@sandraftaylor23 tweeted: “Why are Stephen and Holly dressed like they are going to a funeral? #dancingonice.”
“I mean, of course they look great as always. But. Why are Holly & Stephen dressed for a funeral pls? #DancingOnIce @dancingonice,” @SophieBeaMusic said.
@LindyLaQueen quipped: “Presenting #DancingOnIce at 6, funeral at 8.”
“Stephen and Holly looking like a pair of funeral directors tonight!#dancingonice,” @JackieS85101493 commented.
@toeboe added: “Both off to a funeral after this weeks #DancingOnIce.”
(Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Holly, 40, showed off her hourglass figure in a plain black, long-sleeve gown with added shoulder detail.
She kept the look simple with a small pearl necklace and kept her trademark blonde locks clipped away from her face.
Stephen also pulled out all the stops, rocking a three-piece black suit and tie.
Taking to Instagram after the show, Holly heaped praise on her co-host.
“Standing ovation for @stephenmulhern after being parachuted in at the last minute tonight…” she wrote to her millions of followers alongside a selfie of the pair.
“Loved sharing the screen with you again after 16 years… well done Darlin.”
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