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TV presenter Phillip Schofield has been forced to stay at home after testing positive for coronavirus but Dancing on Ice will go ahead without him
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Phillip Schofield teases socially distanced Dancing On Ice set ahead of series debut
Phillip Schofield has been absent from his TV duties this week after testing positive for coronavirus.
And as a result of his isolation period the silver-fox, 59, is unable to host Sunday’s edition of Dancing on Ice alongside Holly Willoughby.
Instead, the blonde will be joined by another presenter as the skating show continues without Phillip.
And Mirror can exclusively reveal that Phillp’s replacement will be ITV favourite Stephen Mulhern.
An insider told us: “While Phil is off recovering, Stephen was delighted to be asked to step in to fill his shoes and present alongside Holly.
“He gets on with everyone so bosses are more than happy for him to step up. Everyone’s wishing Phil a quick recovery and hoping to see him back in his rightful place later this month”
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The 44-year-old will have no trouble taking up the post as he works on several big ITV shows including Rolling In It, Catchphrase and In For A Penny and is used to being surrounded by live audiences whilst on screen.
Mirror has contacted a rep for Dancing on Ice for comment.
On Monday, Phillip announced he tested positive for Covid and has been forced to self-isolate..
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He posted the results of his lateral flow test on Instagram, writing: “Well b******s.
The TV star added: “Currently just a slightly sore throat”.
This week, Phil’s This Morning duties were covered by Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay.
*Dancing On Ice continues on Sunday night on ITV at 6:30pm.
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