Fans have rushed to defend Holly Willoughby’s outfit choice after she opted for a very plunging pink gown for Sunday’s Dancing On Ice.

The presenter, 43, and Stephen Mulhern pulled out all the stops for Movie Week on the ice, as they transformed in Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked.

Holly looked sensational in a sparkly pink ballgown with a plunging neckline that showcased a glimpse of her cleavage and huge skirt made of layers of tulle.

And while some viewers criticised Holly’s dress as they claimed it wasn’t appropriate for a ‘family show’, others have rushed to her defence. 

Taking to Twitter, they penned: ‘Holly looks stunning as Glinda’; ‘I’ve not watched dancing on ice but Stephen and Holly as alpha a and glinda are iconic’;

‘Love that Holly and Stephen are dressed as Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked, my fav musical’;

Fans have rushed to defend Holly Willoughby’s plunging pink dress after she transformed into Wicked’s Glinda for Dancing On Ice Movie Week on Sunday 

Holly looked sensational in a sparkly pink ballgown with a plunging neckline that showcased a glimpse of her cleavage and huge skirt made of layers of tulle

‘Ok.. Holly Willoughby as Glinda is incredible, and simply perfection’. 

Over on Instagram fans also sent their support as they wrote: ‘You both looked great holly like an beautiful princess’;

‘Oh my goddess You make the most gorgeous Glinda!’; ‘Glinda looks good on you!!’; ‘Absolutely beautiful Holly. You look great too Steven’.

The complimentary comments come after some viewers shared their disapproval at her dress as they wrote: ‘Holly’s dress is a bit much for a family show’.

Another penned: ‘She’s a show off – when didn’t she wear those sort of gowns’ while another suggested: ‘Is she trying to compete with Amanda Holden’.

While Holly embraced her inner Glinda, her co-host Stephen Mulhern had judge Ashley Banjo collapsing in laughter after he came out painted entirely in green face paint to become a less than convincing Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo in the smash hit film. 

For his outfit he wore a dapper black velvet tuxedo with a black shirt underneath a matching sparkly tie, teamed with the signature pointed witch hat, broomstick and cape.

As the duo introduced the show they revealed there would be no skate-off again this week, while poking fun at the backlash the rule change received from fans.

The presenter, 43, and Stephen Mulhern pulled out all the stops for Movie Week on the ice, as they transformed in Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked

Taking to Twitter , they penned: ‘Holly looks stunning as Glinda’; ‘I’ve not watched dancing on ice but Stephen and Holly as alpha a and glinda are iconic’

Over on Instagram fans also sent their support as they wrote: ‘You both looked great holly like an beautiful princess’

The complimentary comments come after some viewers shared their disapproval at her dress as they wrote: ‘Holly’s dress is a bit much for a family show’

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In series past, following a public vote, the two couples with the least number of votes would go head-to-head in the skate-off, with the judges choosing which pair would be sent home.

However, hosts Holly and Stephen confirmed that there would be no skate-off, with the pair with the least votes immediately sent home.

It was a move branded ‘unfair’ with some viewers stating that some couples deserve the chance to prove themselves with another performance.

Posts on X included: ‘I do think the other skating couple should be given an extra week to skate , not really fair on them being voted out so quickly when it was their first week skating;’

‘How can there not be a skate off? What if more people voted last week or this week? Surely that would me potentially someone would unfairly have less votes?’

‘I still don’t get why there’s no Skate off till Week 5.’

And referencing the criticism as they announced the change would be taking place this week too, Stephen said: ‘There will be no skate-off like last week, which went done very well on social media!’

Holly then hit back at the backlash, saying: ‘All I have to say is that’s why you’ve got to vote!’

While Stephen had judge Ashley Banjo collapsing in laughter after he came out painted entirely in green face paint to become Cynthia Erivo ‘s Elphaba

For his outfit he wore a dapper black velvet tuxedo with a black shirt underneath a matching sparkly tie, teamed with the signature pointed witch hat and cape

The pair nailed their looks as they transformed into Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda from the megahit film adaptation of Wicked (pictured)

It comes after Josh Jones and his professional partner Tippy Packard were forced to pull out of the show, just hours before the live show was due to hit screens (pictured last week) 

The news was first shared by Dancing On Ice’s social media accounts, in a statement which read: ‘Josh Jones sustained an injury during rehearsals and has had to withdraw from Dancing On Ice 

It comes after Josh Jones and his professional partner Tippy Packard were forced to pull out of the show, just hours before the live show was due to hit screens.

The comedian sustained an injury during rehearsals after twisting his ankle and revealed his devastation to be out of the contest as he spoke to Holly and Stephen.

The news was first shared by Dancing On Ice’s social media accounts, in a statement which read: ‘Josh Jones sustained an injury during rehearsals and has had to withdraw from Dancing On Ice.

‘Josh and Tippy’s partnership will be greatly missed. We will be helping to support Josh and wish him well in his recovery.’

Josh’s exit came after he narrowly survived the first elimination during last week’s live show, with Hollyoaks’ Chelsee Healey becoming the first star to be sent home. 

Josh was first revealed to be taking part in Dancing On Ice in October, and admitted on Gaydio that he had ‘no skating experience’ at all.

He said: ‘I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good. I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren’t together now.

‘My dancing isn’t great either, for a gay man I have no rhythm, I struggle to clap along to a beat so this will be fun.’

Meanwhile Ferne McCann became the second celebrity to be eliminated from Dancing On Ice during Sunday night’s results show (pictured with partner Brendyn Hatfield)

Dame Sarah Storey also shared her own sweet message for Josh, after she was also forced to withdraw from Dancing On Ice at the training stage due to injury.

She wrote: ‘So so sorry to read this, sending you lots of love @joshyjones92.’

Meanwhile Ferne McCann became the second celebrity to be eliminated from Dancing On Ice during Sunday night’s results show.

The TOWIE star, 34, broke down in tears and said she was ‘absolutely gutted’ to be leaving the compeтιтion.

She said: ‘I’m so gutted, so gutted. But it is what it is. We were having so much fun, I’m really sad. Brendyn, you’ve been amazing, thank you so much. It’s been brilliant. So fantastic.’ 

DANCING ON ICE 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

FERNE MCCANN 

AGE: 34

PROFESSION: Reality TV star 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited, it’s going to be a huge challenge but I’m excited for the glitz and glamour of the show.’

SIR STEVE REDRGAVE

AGE: 62

PROFESSION: Former Olympic rower 

WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘It’s like going back to being an athlete again, I’ve been competing most of my life.’

CHARLIE BROOKS 

AGE: 43

PROFESSION: Soap star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve skated when I was a kid and with mulled wine at Christmas. Until I get on the ice I have no idea how I’m going to be. I’m not that strong.’

 

 ANTON FERDINAND

 AGE: 39

PROFESSION: Footballer and pundit

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: Dancing On Ice will give me that focus but I’m also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts.’

 

 CHRIS TAYLOR

Age: 34

PROFESSION: Reality star

 WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I’ve not even started stretching yet, I need to.’

 

CHELSEE HEALEY 

 AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Actress

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m ready, I’m good to go, let’s go! I’ve got a bit of rhythm but skating on ice is completely different, I’m excited. 

MOLLIE PEARCE 

 AGE: 22

PROFESSION: Reality TV star and model

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I’m ready for the challenge.’

SAM ASTON 

AGE: 31 

PROFESSION: Soap star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘Anyone at work who I’ve spoken to has done it have all kind of the same thing that it is a great experience and it is really hard, and it’s tiring and tough but it is brilliant as well.’

JOSH JONES

AGE: 31

PROFESSION: Comedian 

WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘I’ve not got any skating experience whatsoever, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good, I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren’t together now.’

 

 MICHAELA STRACHAN 

 

 AGE: 58

PROFESSION: Television presenter

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It’s going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on ice was 14 years ago, because I trained as a dancer, I’ve got a bit of balance, but I have no idea whether I’m going to be good.’

 

DAN EDGAR 

AGE: 34

PROFESSION: TOWIE star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real.’

 

DAME SARAH STOREY 

AGE: 46

PROFESSION: Paralympian 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport.’