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Jessica Sansome

Phillip Schofield's ITV Dancing On Ice potential replacement 'confirmed' after missing days of This Morning

Phillip Schofield could potentially be replaced on Dancing On Ice this weekend after missing days of This Morning.

The TV presenter was gutted on Monday as he revealed he had tested positive for coronavirus.

Phillip, 59, shared a picture of his positive test to his Instagram Story, writing: "Well b******s!!"

It came just hours after his hosted This Morning alongside Rochelle Humes, leading him to be replaced by Alison Hammond, Vernon Kay and Josie Gibson for the rest of the week.

READ MORE: Josie Gibson sends sweet message to Holly Willoughby after teaming up on ITV This Morning

The TV star did, however, get to join Rochelle and Alison on today's show via video link, appearing while showing his positive tests to the camera.

Former The Saturdays singer Rochelle asked him: "How are you doing? Just a sore throat or feeling any worse?"

Phillip, who was chilling in a grey hoodie, replied: “I’m fine. I haven't even got a sore throat now... I sneezed twice and that's it."

Phillip tested positive for Covid (ITV)

He then added: "I've got a slight temperature, but that's about it."

Current rules state you need a negative test on day five and six to be able to leave isolation early.

If he doesn't get those negative tests, his position on Sunday’s Dancing On Ice live show will also be in doubt.

The presenter, 59, usually hosts the ITV celebrity skating competition alongside Holly Willoughby, 40 who is also his co-presenter on This Morning.

Stephen Mulhern may step in (ITV)

And his potential replacement has been line-up to be ITV favourite, Stephen Mulhern.

An insider told the Mirror : "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."

The Manchester Evening News has contacted ITV and Dancing On Ice reps for comment.

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