Dancing on Ice IN CHAOS

With the new series around the corner, we look at what's really going on behind the scenes

- ARIANA LONGSON

This year's series of Dancing on Ice hasn't even started yet, but the ITV show has already been surrounded by controversy. From finding a replacement for Phillip Schofield and speculation as to whether Holly Willoughby would return, to disastrous injuries and stars quitting, is the popular show skating on thin ice?

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When Phillip Schofield, 61, cut ties with ITV in May, the mission to find his replacement quickly began. And with Phil being the face of Dancing on Ice since 2006, it was no mean feat. Then, to throw another spanner in the works, his former best friend and right-hand woman Holly Willoughby's return to the rink was called into question.

The presenter, 42, suddenly left her role at This Morning in October after a terrifying kidnap plot emerged. Since then, the star has lain low and reportedly hit 'rock bottom', with a source revealing, 'She's struggling' - leaving her future in TV uncertain.