Dancing On Ice will make its triumphant return to television screens tonight, with 12 new celebrities taking to the rink.
But all eyes were on co-host Holly Willoughby as she wowed in the first clip from the Dancing On Ice set ahead of the show’s launch.
The 36-year-old presenter looked stunning as she went braless in a plunging Grecian-style gown which flashed her ample cleavage as she spoke with co-host Phillip Schofield, 55.
Busty: All eyes were on co-host Holly Willoughby as she wowed in the first clip from the Dancing On Ice set ahead of the show’s launch
Hotly anticipated: Dancing On Ice will make its triumphant return to television screens tonight, with 12 new celebrities taking to the rink
The dress featured an elegant halterneck top with the neckline plunging to the star’s toned waist.
Her blonde tresses were styled in an elegant updo with softly curled strands framing her face while her pretty features were highlighted with a light dusting of make-up.
A smiling Holly said: ‘The wait is nearly over’
Phillip added: ‘Tonight we go live with 12 brand new celebrities, four legendary judges, and one all new ice arena supercharged for 2018.’
Plunging: The 36-year-old presenter looked stunning as she went braless in a plunging Grecian-style gown which flashed her ample cleavage as she spoke with co-host Phillip Schofield, 55
Blonde beauty: The dress featured an elegant halterneck top with the neckline plunging to the star’s toned waist
Radiant: Her blonde tresses were styled in an elegant updo with softly curled strands framing her face while her pretty features were highlighted with a light dusting of make-up
Holly said: ‘The greatest show on ice is back, and you won’t want to miss it.’
Stars of the show were seen heading to the final rehearsals ahead of the launch.
Rugby star Max Evans, 34, looked slightly nervous as he left his hotel clad in a navy blue shirt, quilted jacket and skinny jeans.
Bundling up for the cold temperatures of the rink, he covered his head with a white and blue woollen hat and finished his look with trainers as he carried a lilac furry jacket out.
Anticipation: Rugby star Max Evans, 34, looked slightly nervous as he left his hotel clad in a navy blue shirt, quilted jacket and skinny jeans ahead of his first performance on the ice
Wrapping up: Bundling up for the cold temperatures of the rink, he covered his head with a white and blue woollen hat and finished his look with trainers as he carried a lilac furry jacket out
Good luck: The star cracked a quick smile as he headed out to the studios
Olympic athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton, 29, wrapped up in a powder blue hoodie , blue joggers and a cream coat as she wheeled her suitcase out.
Her raven tresses were styled into an elegant bun while she opted for simple make-up to enhance her gorgeous features.
Kem Cetinay’s pro partner Alex Murphy, 29,looked glamorous in a furry trimmed leather jacket and quilted scarf as she carried a teddy bear to her car.
She wore her blonde tresses in a high bun and accentuated her features with fluttery lashes and red lipstick.
The star also drew the eye to her toned pins in leggings and Ugg boots.
Smile: Olympic athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton, 29, wrapped up in a powder blue hoodie , blue joggers and a cream coat as she wheeled her suitcase out
En-route: Her raven tresses were styled into an elegant bun while she opted for simple make-up to enhance her gorgeous features
Glamorous: Kem Cetinay’s pro partner Alex Murphy, 29,looked glamorous in a furry trimmed leather jacket and quilted scarf as she carried a teddy bear to her car
Happy: She wore her blonde tresses in a high bun and accentuated her features with fluttery lashes and red lipstick
The appearance came a day after it was claimed that several Dancing On Ice stars had reportedly been struck down with a ‘killer flu’ just hours before the live show launch.
Bake Off’s Candice Brown, Hollyoaks star Stephanie Waring and Good Morning Britain weatherman Alex Beresford are allegedly hitting the flu remedies in a desperate bid to get better.
The rumoured health crisis is the latest in a series of upsets for the rebooted ITV skating competition – sparking rumours the show could be cursed.
Oh dear: Bake Off star Candice Brown (pictured with pro skater Matt Evers) has reportedly been struck down by ‘killer flu’ just hours before the Dancing On Ice live launch – alongside a series of other stars
It comes as official photos showed the first six celebrities posing with their professional partners ahead of their appearance on Sunday night’s show.
Kem Cetinay, Jake Quickenden, Stephanie Waring, Antony Cotton, Candice Brown and Perri Shakes-Drayton dusted off their skates for the glittering shoot.
The celebrities looked utterly prepared to hit the rink for the revamped skating competition, which was axed in 2014 due to lagging ratings.
Candice, Stephanie and Alex may be suffering however, as the Daily Star reports the trio are feeling desperately under the weather.
MailOnline has contacted a Dancing On Ice spokesperson for comment.
Feeling under the weather? Hollyoaks star Stephanie Waring, 39, (pictured with partner Sylvain Longchambon) was also rumoured to be feeling peaky
The flu rumours come amid a string of mishaps for the show – as earlier in the week part of the Hemel Hampstead set was blown away by Storm Eleanor and had to be rebuilt.
Meanwhile, cricketer Monty Panesar was forced to pull out of the show just before Christmas after fracturing his ankle during training – with bosses drafting in singer Lemar to replace him.
Lemar was first rumoured to be appearing on the show on Tuesday, which a source telling The Sun: ‘Monty suffered a nasty fall during training and has badly injured his ankle. It’s a quite serious fracture and he’s out of the competition.
Curse: The flu rumours come amid claims the show is cursed after a series of mishaps – including Kem Cetinay’s split from girlfriend Amber Davies right after he signed onto the show (pictured with skater Alex Murphy
Feeling the pressure? X Factor star Jake Quickenden posed alongside his 21-year-old pro partner Vanessa Bauer ahead of their appearance in Sunday’s show
In the romantic side of things, Love Island star Kem Cetinay split with his girlfriend of five months Amber Davies just after he signed up for the show.
A source told the publication: ‘There is clearly some kind of curse going on here.’
The show was previuosly plagued with a series of alarming injuries, as celebrities risked their safety to get ahead in the competition.
Past injuries include Keith Chegwin breaking his shoulder and cracking his ribs; Jennifer Ellison cutting her head open with her own skate and Samia Ghadie popping one of her ribs out.
Loving life: Athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton and Hamish Gaman didn’t show any sign of pre-show nerves as they posed gleefully in the official photoshoot
Confident: Coronation street star Antony Cotton, 42, looked the picture of confidence beside his partner Brandee Malto
Next week, the following six celebrities Cheryl Baker, Max Evans, Brooke Vincent, Lemar, Donna Air and Alex Beresford will take to the ice.
No one will leave on Sunday’s show, and the first skate will take place Sunday after everyone has skated.
Dancing on Ice returns on Sunday at 6pm on ITV.
Devastating: Cricketer Monty Panesar was forced to pull out of the show just before Christmas after fracturing his ankle during training – with bosses drafting in singer Lemar to replace him