Amanda Holden could fill in for Phillip Schofield on 'Dancing On Ice'.
Amanda Holden could replace Phillip Schofield this weekend
The 'This Morning' presenter has tested positive for COVID-19 and admitted he might be "cutting it a bit fine" to co-host Sunday's (06.02.22) fourth episode in the current series, with bosses now considering having the 'Britain's Got Talent' judge join Holly Willoughby this weekend.
A source told The Sun newspaper's TV Biz column: "ITV is a progressive channel which wants to reflect the modern world as much as possible.
"And while Dancing On Ice's bosses are gutted to see Phillip forced to temporarily step down from hosting duties, that also presents an opportunity to have two women front the show.
"Producers have seen the energy that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have brought to 'Strictly' and they're curious to see how Holly bounces off another female presenters."
However, the insider noted there is no doubt Phillip will be back on the show once he's able to return.
The source added: "There's no question of Phillip not returning. He'll be champing at the bit to get back to work."
On Tuesday (02.02.22), Phillip appeared on ITV's 'This Morning' to confirm his positive test.
He said: "There are a number of things I'm disappointed about. Obviously, I'm disappointed I'm not there.
"We're a little bit worried about 'Dancing On Ice', because I'm cutting it a bit fine for that on Sunday.
"I'm going to miss Gok's dumplings, which I'm gutted about."
But Phil admitted he is feeling OK and doesn't even have a sore throat anymore.
He said: "I'm fine. I haven't even got a sore throat now. I sneezed twice, and that's it.
"I've got a slight temperature, but that's about it."
Phil has been co-hosting the show alongside Rochelle Humes over the last few weeks as Holly Willoughby has been filming a new BBC show with Lee Mack, 'Superstar Survival'.
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