ITV Dancing on Ice fans say 'shut up' and issue same complaint over Stephen Mulhern

Deal or No Deal host Stephen is hosting Dancing On Ice this series alongside Holly Willoughby, and viewers have already delivered their verdict.

ITV Dancing on Ice viewers have issued the same verdict on Stephen Mulhern as he made his debut as a host on Sunday night. Deal or No Deal host Stephen is hosting Dancing On Ice this series alongside Holly Willoughby, and viewers have already delivered their verdict.

“We like Stephen Mulhern. Nice to have someone on the show that brings a smile to our face," wrote a Twitter/X user. Another commented: “I think Stephen is a breath of fresh air for the show, and I think it’s clear to see Stephen and Holly have a good working bond.”

“I’m so happy Stephen is FINALLY getting his time on a primetime TV show and not just as a side piece but as a main role. Great seeing him back with Holly as well – takes me back to my youth," agreed another. But others were less sure on Mulhern, with another typing: “Stephen needs to breathe, calm down and stop shouting.

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"Putting it down to first night nerves and fingers crossed he settles in.” Willoughby worked decades ago with Mulhern on ITV Saturday morning children's show Ministry Of Mayhem. Mulhern, 46, hosted the show briefly in 2022 after Phillip Schofield tested positive for Covid-19.

“Watching #DancingOnIce and god is Mulhern overdoing it. Shut up Stephen! Let Holly speak," said another. Holly has given a "huge welcome" to Stephen as he becomes a permanent presenter on Dancing On Ice. The presenter, 42, who left This Morning in October after 14 years on the sofa, has been hosting the ITV ice skating show since 2006.

On Sunday the series kicked off with an opening performance from the professional skaters and the introduction of the new celebrity contestants. Willoughby, who wore a silver sparkly dress, said: "To the greatest show on ice, and let's hear it for the amazing cast of 2024. Let me just say a huge welcome to Stephen Mulhern."

Schofield left ITV last year after admitting to a relationship with a male employee on This Morning. Before the series returned, Mulhern wrote on X: "Today is the day! I can't wait to be reuniting with @HollyWills at 6:30pm to kick off the brand new series of @DancingOnIce! Don't miss it, live on @ITV!."

In a post on Instagram, This Morning said: "So great to see @hollywilloughby back on our screens where she belongs. Good luck for tonight's launch of @dancingonice - we'll be watching!"