Dancing on Ice 2024 LIVE: Holly Willoughby presents season opener

DOI viewers took to Twitter to specific their emotions in regards to the star’s comeback…

Dancing On Ice 2023 got here to a glittering shut in March final 12 months as the ultimate three celebrities received their skates on for one final hurrah.

After bagging the win, the Olympian broke down in tears as he joined his skilled companion Olivia Smart lifting the glittering trophy, after wowing viewers along with his jaw-dropping model of the long-lasting Bolero skate.

Getting emotional, Nile mentioned: ‘I simply wish to say, 11 human beings proved we may do something in case you put your thoughts to one thing and work onerous, you possibly can obtain something.’

The stars have been busy getting camera-ready for the present through the day on Sunday, with former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, 39, having a sprig tan.

After weeks of deliberating over whether or not to current the ITV skating present, she signed the deal over Christmas and is claimed to be ‘excited’ about to getting again to work on the present that she hosted together with her former pal Phillip Schofield for a few years.

An ITV insider advised MailOnline: ‘Holly is a star and everybody was so very a lot hoping that she would determine to return again.

‘After many discussions and loads of thought, she thought that getting some normality into her life can be a very good factor.

‘There are apparent worries about occurring dwell tv, her fundamental precedence is her household, ITV have been massively understanding and haven’t put any stress on her in any respect.

‘They needed to offer her the entire time she wanted however it has been a tough choice for her.

‘Time was ticking however the bosses have been attempting to stay calm.’

Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern will each host Dancing On Ice this 12 months.

It was confirmed final month that Holly can be again after nearly three months away from our screens having left This Morning in October.

Holly and Stephen first labored collectively on CITV present Holly & Stephen’s Saturday Showdown, initially Ministry Of Mayhem, from January 2004.

After their self-titled present completed in 2006, Stephen and Holly’s appearances collectively on tv grew to become way more few and far-between, however they remained shut.

And it was returned they might be again on display screen on Dancing On Ice in December final 12 months.

Holly beforehand co-hosted the present with Schofield from its inception in 2006 till 2011.

was pressured to give up Dancing On Ice in October final 12 months after breaking his ankle throughout coaching.

The former Gogglebox star, 52, left the Channel 4 present after a decade with aspirations to pursue additional TV alternatives, and was shortly signed as much as the ITV dance collection.

Stephen later revealed he needed to endure surgical procedure and was ‘gutted’ to be out of the competitors.

He wrote on Instagram: ‘I’ve had surgical procedure and can be on crutches for a number of months that means, I’ve needed to go away the competitors which I’m completely gutted about.

‘I used to be having a lot enjoyable and having fun with studying to skate. I’ll in fact be holding an in depth eye on the entire different celebs and execs and supporting all of them the best way.’

The full line-up for the brand new collection of Dancing On Ice was confirmed in October final 12 months as the ultimate two celeb names – former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas and Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi – have been revealed.

They are set to affix the likes of Love Island’s Amber Davies, S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt (pictured) and TV and radio presenter Adele Roberts.

Meanwhile, former boxer Ricky Hatton, actress, Claire Sweeney, ex Love Island star Amber Davies and retired monitor and discipline athlete Greg Rutherford may also be donning their ice skates.

Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire, comic Lou Sanders, former EastEnders star Ricky Norwood, and ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards may also be taking to the rink.

Dancing on Ice begins this night at 6.30pm on ITV and ITVX.

She signed the deal over Christmas and is claimed to be ‘excited’ about to getting again to work on the present that she hosted together with her former pal Phillip Schofield for a few years.

While Phillip is not returning to the present, he can be changed by ITV favorite Stephen Mulhern, 46.

Welcome to MailOnline’s liveblog for the launch episode of Dancing On Ice 2024.

The new collection sees Holly Willoughby’s return to tv after her departure from This Morning in October final 12 months. She will host the present alongside Stephen Mulhern.

A bunch of stars – together with the likes of former boxer Ricky Hatton, actress Claire Sweeney and comic Lou Sanders – are set to take to the rink with their skilled skating companions.

Join us right here for all of the information, updates and response because it occurs…