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Ryan Paton

ITV Dancing On Ice fans issue demand as Stephen Mulhern replaces Phillip Schofield

Dancing on Ice fans were making the same point as Stephen Mulhern hosted last night's show.

The 44-year-old replaced usual presenter Phillip Schofield, who was forced to pull out after contracting coronavirus.

Stephen fronted the latest edition of the popular ITV programme alongside Holly Willoughby as Phil continues his period of self-isolation.

READ MORE: Dancing on Ice: Stephen Mulhern's Eastenders ex and 'kiss' with Holly Willoughby

Holly referenced the presenter shake-up at the opening of Sunday's episode.

She said: "You may have heard that Phil is isolating so for the first time ever he won't be here this week.

"I know he's watching at home and we're sending you lots of love."

Stephen previously worked with Holly on Saturday Showdown and was thrilled as they reunited on air for yesterday's programme.

He said: "Can you believe it's actually 16 years since we worked together on kids TV?"

Stephen and Holly entertained viewers as they introduced another edition of the ice-skating competition.

Viewers took to social media and said the In For A Penny presenter should be offered the full-time gig.

Madi said: "We definitely need @StephenMulhern presenting more. He's making #DancingOnIce feel so much more fresh and funny. His facial expressions crack me up"

Sylvia added: "Keep Stephen Mulhern and get rid of Phillip Schofield, he lifted the show tonight, I loved it."

Carol commented: "We need Stephen Mulhearn to replace Schofield permanently on Dancing On Ice"

Le-le posted: "Petition for Stephen Mulhern to co-present @dancingonice from now on! Thank you"

Donna tweeted : "Stephen Mulhern is great far less seriou and just joyful keep him #DancingOnIce"

Dancing On Ice airs Sundays at 6pm on ITV and ITV Hub

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