OHMYGOSSIP — Holly Willoughby has tested positive for COVID-19.
The 41-year-old TV presenter will miss the ‘Dancing on Ice’ semi-final after returning a positive COVID test, but Holly hopes to return to the ITV show in time for the final.
A statement read: “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.”
Holly’s absence from the show means Phillip Schofield will host the semi-final on his own.
Phillip, 59 – who also co-hosts ‘This Morning’ alongside Holly – tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the series.
The veteran presenter confirmed the news via Instagram at the end of January, posting a snap of a positive lateral flow test on the photo-sharing platform.
However, Phillip also revealed that his symptoms were very mild.
He shared: “I’m fine. I haven’t even got a sore throat now. I’ve sneezed twice, and that’s it! I’ve got a slight temperature.
“This is not what I expected, I’ve got to say.”
In his absence, Stephen Mulhern co-hosted ‘Dancing on Ice’ alongside Holly.
And the 44-year-old presenter relished the opportunity.
He said at the time: “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!”