They are returning to Dancing On Ice as hosts after a four year break.
Yet Phillip Schofield revealed his future was in question when he told bosses he would not come back without his This Morning co-host and best pal Holly Willoughby – revealing he said he ‘would not play’ if she wasn’t involved.
The 55-year-old TV favourite spoke ahead of the launch of the tenth series, which kicks off on Sunday, where stars including GBBO victor Candice Brown, rugby ace Max Evans and Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker will take to the rink.
Not playing ball: Phillip Schofield revealed his future was in question when he told bosses he would not come back without his This Morning co-host and best pal Holly Willoughby – revealing he said he ‘would not play’ if she wasn’t involved
Phillip has fronted the show since its 2006 inauguration with Holly alongside bar a brief break between 2012 to 2014 when he was joined by Christine Bleakley.
After the four year hiatus, the silver fox revealed he would not return without Holly: ‘Dancing on Ice is what started it all off. It was the first time we worked together.
‘We had such fun on DOI that when the position became vacant on This Morning, I said: “Holly is the only person I want. If I can’t have her I am not playing”.’
The show’s longstanding judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean also discussed the return of the powerhouse duo – who have fronted This Morning together for four days a week since 2009.
Through the years: Phillip has fronted the show since its 2006 inauguration with Holly alongside bar a brief break between 2012 to 2014 when he was joined by Christine Bleakley (pictured in 2006, left, and in 2009, right)
Happy days: The whole group are nervously preparing to hit the ice – with each discussing their fears and delights
Smoke and ice: Proving the lengths the stars are going to for the winning title, Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent confessed she has quit smoking, reduced drinking and hit the gym hard in her strive to throw herself fully into training
Golden girl: She also revealed her previously unhealthy habits – including having two McDonald’s during a typical weekend: ‘I’d get up and I’d have a McDonalds breakfast’
Jayne said: ‘Yes! DOI brought them together in the firstplace. It was the first time Phil and Holly had worked together. Since that time, they have worked together on This Morning and become household names as a duo. People see them together.’
Chris went on: ‘You get to that point where you know what the other one is thinking!’
Proving the lengths the stars are going to for the winning title, Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent confessed she has quit smoking, reduced drinking and hit the gym hard in her strive to throw herself fully into training.
She said: ‘I’ve stopped smoking for the show so I’m not out of breath when they are telling me I’m getting scores of nine and ten!
‘I’ve come on a journey with my fitness, not really drank, have been eating well, training and it’s been a lifestyle change for me. Dedicating this time to myself and to my body, it’s just a mega challenge for myself so I’d like to come away from it with some self satisfaction, saying well done and patting myself on the back’.
Dancing away! Other stars of the show include Cheryl, who revealed the costumes were a concern for her personally due to her changing figure after kids and the menopause
She also revealed her previously unhealthy habits – including having two McDonald’s during a typical weekend: ‘I’d get up and I’d have a McDonalds breakfast.
‘Then I’d go and see my nana and my granddad and then I’d get ready, go out with the girls that night. Then stay in bed all day Sunday in pyjamas, and eat McDonald’s breakfast again. I’m quite normal. I’m excited because a change is as good as a rest, I’ll embrace change.’
Bake Off star Candice has moved away from the kitchen to hit the rink, as she confessed her big fear is failing: ‘I think the main one is what everyone will say, falling on my bottom.
Dazzling: Bake Off star Candice has moved away from the kitchen to hit the rink, as she confessed her big fear is failing: ‘I think the main one is what everyone will say, falling on my bottom
‘Fear makes you practice doesn’t it, it was the same on Bake Off. I didn’t want to fail, so I practiced and you just have to hope you get a little bit of luck along the way. I’m looking forward to it more than anything
Other stars of the show include Cheryl, who revealed the costumes were a concern for her personally due to her changing figure after kids and the menopause.
The 63-year-old singer said: ‘I love it! It’s every little girl’s dream, the only trouble is I wish I had the little girl’s figure again! After you have children and after you go through the menopause, all of a sudden you have no waist, I don’t know why.
Skin tight: X Factor star Jake Quickenden revealed he has been preparing for the show by wearing his fiance Danielle Fogarty’s tights to get ready for the show
‘There is this thing that happens. You suddenly wake up after the menopause… I don’t need air, I don’t need breath, I just need them to squeeze my stomach in so I have some kind of shape. I’ve got boobs and I’ve got a bum, I just need a waist now.’
X Factor star Jake Quickenden revealed he has been preparing for the show by wearing his fiance Danielle Fogarty’s tights to get ready for the show.
He cheekily said: ‘I’ve been walking around in my fiance Danielle’s tights for the last week, so I’m buzzing to do it. The more out there the better! Anything they give me, I’ll whack it on.
Love Island star Kem Cetinay, who is paired with Alex Murphy, revealed his competitive streak will undoubtedly land him in the forefront, as he said: ‘I’m a very competitive person, and I’ve always been into my sports, so it’s a chance to work towards something. I might not be amazing at first but I can keep training and getting better. My family have always loved the show as well, so it was something that really excited me.’
From the Island to the rink: Love Island star Kem Cetinay, who is paired with Alex Murphy, revealed his competitive streak will undoubtedly land him in the forefront
Living it up: He said: ‘I’m a very competitive person, and I’ve always been into my sports, so it’s a chance to work towards something. I might not be amazing at first but I can keep training and getting better. My family have always loved the show as well, so it was something that really excited me.’