Holly Willoughby exudes glamour in a strapless feathered BRIDAL gown for Dancing On Ice’s grand final after an ‘extraordinarily challenging series’
Holly Willoughby pulled out all the stops for the Dancing On Ice 2021 series finale on Sunday night.
The presenter, 40, took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes snap of herself in her glamorous outfit in her dressing room, just before the live show.
Holly looked stunning in a strapless feathered bridal gown from designer Lee Petra Grebenau.
There she is! Holly Willoughby pulled out all the stops for the Dancing On Ice 2021 series finale on Sunday night
Holly teased a hint of cleavage in the strapless dress which featured a sweetheart neckline and fitted bodice.
The skirt hugged the This Morning star’s curves before falling to the floor in pleats with an elegant trail.
Holly complemented the show-stopping gown with pearl earrings and a raspberry pink lipstick.
Striking: The presenter, 40, looked stunning in a strapless feathered bridal gown from designer Lee Petra Grebenau
Intricate: The floor-length dress was embellished with thousands of tiny sequins and feather detailing
All ready: The presenter took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes snap of herself in her glamorous outfit in her dressing room, just before the live show
Radiant: Holly complemented the show-stopping gown with pearl earrings and a raspberry pink lipstick
‘Extraordinarily challenging’: In the caption, Holly acknowledged the difficulties of the show going ahead in the pandemic
Dressed to the nines: The pair looked very smart as they hosted the final
Gorgeous: Holly teased a hint of cleavage in the strapless dress which featured a sweetheart neckline and fitted bodice
Smartly-dressed: Phillip meanwhile cut a dapper figure in a black suit and bow tie
In the caption, Holly acknowledged the difficulties of the show going ahead in the pandemic.
The presenter said it was an ‘extraordinarily challenging series’ after a string of stars had to bow out of the competition prematurely due to injuries or testing positive for coronavirus.
She wrote: ‘Tonight it’s the @dancingonice Grand Final… who is your winner @colinrayjackson @faye_brookes or @sonnyjay … see you on @itv at 6pm. Thank you to the whole team for getting through what has been an extraordinarily challenging series and to my glam girls @patsyoneillmakeup @danniiwhiteman and @cilerpeksah_hairstylist for all their hard work this series…’.
Glittery: The skirt hugged the This Morning star’s curves before falling to the floor in pleats with an elegant trail
Bring it on: Faye Brookes and Matt Evers will compete in Sunday’s final
Finalist: Colin Jackson and Klabera Komini posed ahead of the live show
Tough competition: Capital FM’s Sonny Jay and his skate partner Angela Egan are hoping to be crowned champions
Sunday’s final will see Faye Brookes, Sonny Jay and Colin Jackson skate to win viewers’ votes, in the hope of lifting the coveted ice trophy.
Earlier this month, show bosses announced the show had been cut short after five celebrities were forced to quit due to injury and coronavirus, saying the finale would be taking place on Sunday March 14, instead of the original date of March 21.
A spokesperson for the show said in a statement: ‘ITV have taken the decision to move the final of Dancing on Ice forward by one week. The competition’s final will now take place on Sunday 14th March.
‘Our production team and cast have delivered a fantastic show during incredibly challenging times.
‘Continuing to make the best TV for our viewers is our top priority and we look forward to the rest of the series, on air from this Sunday at 6pm.’
Turbulent: Earlier this month, show bosses announced that Dancing On Ice had been cut short after five celebrities were forced to quit (Denise Van Outen pictured with Matt after her injury)
It comes after the show took a one-week break in February with the show not airing on February 21, to give skaters time to recover following a series of axes.
This year’s series has been hit by a long line of celeb exits, leaving some to think the season is ‘cursed’, and producers to run out of ‘back ups’ for the first time.
Jason Donovan was the latest celebrity to depart the show following a back injury, as he announced last month that he would not be returning to the ITV show.
Emmerdale’s Joe-Warren Plant and his pro partner Vanessa Bauer were forced to withdraw after they both tested positive for COVID-19 while Denise Van Outen exited the show after injuring her shoulder in three places and dislocating it.
Dropping numbers: Reality star Billie Faiers was the second celebrity to leave the show when she suffered a concussion in training
Drop out: Comedian Rufus Hound quit the show entirely, after testing positive for COVID-19
Billie Faiers was then forced to quit the competition after hitting her head and suffering from a concussion, while Rufus Hound announced his shock exit after testing positive for coronavirus.
As well as the celebs, pro skater Yebin Mok, who was partnered with Graham Bell, had to bow out of the show following a freak accident which saw her suffer ‘a very nasty wound from an ice blade’.
And skater Hamish Gaman, who had been competing with Faye, also withdrew from the series following an injury while putting on a sock.
Upset: Joe-Warren Plant and his partner Vanessa Bauer were forced to withdraw after they tested positive for COVID
Dancing On Ice 2021: The ‘Cursed’ Series
January 13
Graham Bell’s partner Yebin Mok sustains ‘a very nasty wound from an ice blade’ during rehearsals.
While it was initially thought she would return to the competition, the injuries were worse than anticipated and she was replaced by Karina Manta. They were voted out the following weekend.
Ouch! Graham Bell’s partner Yebin Mok suffers a freak accident after suffering ‘a very nasty wound from an ice blade’
Out! While it was initially thought she would return to the competition, the injuries were worse than anticipated and she was replaced
January 26
Denise Van Outen announces she’s quit Dancing On Ice after learning she’d fractured her shoulder in an accident during training.
The presenter, 46, shared an Instagram statement telling fans she’d withdrawn the show after being told by doctors the injury would leave her severely limited in training.
Denise was replaced by retired Olympic gymnast Amy Tinkler, 21, who made her debut on the ice the following weekend alongside pro Joe Johnson. Amy and Joe were voted off on February 14.
Injury! Denise Van Outen announced she’d quit after fracturing her shoulder in training
Gone! The presenter told fans she’d withdrawn the show after being told by doctors the injury would leave her severely limited in training [pictured with pro partner Matt Evers]
January 28
Billie Shepherd reveals her grandmother Wendy has tragically passed away. She died age 77 from pneumonia.
In the wake of the news it was revealed that the former TOWIE star wouldn’t appear in the next episode of the ITV skating show following the death.
January 31
Rufus Hound misses the live show due to coming into contact with someone with COVID-19.
Positive! Rufus Hound quit the show entirely, after testing positive for COVID-19
February 3
Rufus Hound quits the show entirely, after testing positive for COVID-19.
The comedian, 41, took to Twitter to announce the news. He posted an accompanying video message explaining why he regretfully had to withdraw from the ITV skating competition.
Show bosses confirmed that Rufus and his professional partner Robin Johnstone would be both be stepping down and replaced by Matt Richardson, 29, and his pro-skater partner Vicky Ogden.
They were voted out after just one performance.
Tragedy! Billie Shepherd’s grandmother died, after which she suffered a concussion and had to pull out [pictured with pro Mark Hanretty]
February 6
Billie Shepherd is forced to quit the show after suffering a concussion following a fall in training.
The Mummy Diaries star, 31, reportedly went to hospital for an MRI scan after being left unconscious following the accident.
The next day, Billie shared a photo of herself with professional partner Mark Hanretty from their ‘first and last’ dance as she confirmed her exit.
An ITV representative also confirmed to MailOnline that Billie would not be replaced for the remainder of the competition.
Crestfallen! The Emmerdale actor, 18, said he was ‘disappointed’ to not be able to continue with the show, while his skating partner Vanessa Bauer, 24, said she was ‘heartbroken’
February 12
Joe-Warren Plant becomes the fourth celebrity forced to bow out after he tested positive for coronavirus.
The Emmerdale actor, 18, said he was ‘disappointed’ to not be able to continue with the show, while his skating partner Vanessa Bauer, 24, said she was ‘heartbroken’.
The professional skater revealed the pair got the ‘shock’ phone call during rehearsals on Thursday evening and said they ‘both feel fine’.
February 14
Jason Donovan, 52, pulls out of the Valentine’s Day live show with the star being advised to rest after suffering from back pain.
The former Neighbours actor said in a statement: ‘I’ve had back pain the past couple of days and I’m under doctor’s orders to take it easy and sit this week out.
‘I’m resting up, I’ll be watching from home and cheering everyone on and I look forward to returning next week.’
He sent a video message into the show wishing his fellow contestants luck for the episode.
Painful! Jason Donovan, 52, pulled out of the Valentine’s Day live show with the star being advised to rest after suffering from back pain
Another one bites the dust! Hamish Gamin was forced to bow out after injuring his hand ‘whilst putting on a sock’
February 15
ITV announce that Dancing On Ice will not air on February 21, but will be back, live on February 28.
The purpose of the break was to allow the stars a week off to give both cast and crew a chance to ‘recharge and rest up’.
In a statement from an ITV spokesperson, it was revealed that show bosses felt it ‘prudent to take a week’s break at this juncture’ to protect ‘the welfare of all of those involved.’
February 16
Pro skater Hamish Gaman quits what is increasingly being referred to as the ‘cursed’ show.
Hamish, 37, is forced to bow out after injuring his hand ‘whilst putting on a sock’.
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Sadly we can confirm that Hamish Gaman, who has been partnered with Faye Brookes, has had to withdraw from the competition.
‘We thank him for all his hard work and wish him the very best as he takes some time out to allow his injury to fully heal.’
Faye remains in the competition but is instead partnered with Matt Evers, who was previously partnered with Denise Van Outen.
Bye! An ITV spokesperson told MailOnlin – ‘Sadly we can confirm that Hamish Gaman, who has been partnered with Faye Brookes, has had to withdraw from the competition’
February 22
Jason Donovan quits the show after failing to recover from a back injury.
The Neighbours star, 52, had pulled out of the Valentine’s Day live episode to recover but on the advice of medics is not returning to the competition.
He announced the news on Facebook, saying he’s ‘completely gutted’ to leave as he thanked his pro partner Alexandra Schauman for all her support.
Jason said: ‘I am devastated to announce that due to this ongoing back issue which occurred on DOI about 10 days ago and at the advice of my medical team in the show that unfortunately I can’t continue the competition and therefore have to withdraw.
‘It’s a nightmare and I’m completely gutted, we put so much work into getting to this point, but I have to respect my health and body moving forward and that’s my biggest priority.’
February 26
ITV confirmed that the show’s finale will now be taking place on Sunday March 14, instead of the original date of March 21
A spokesperson for the show said in a statement: ‘ITV have taken the decision to move the final of Dancing on Ice forward by one week.
‘The competition’s final will now take place on Sunday 14th March. Our production team and cast have delivered a fantastic show during incredibly challenging times.
‘Continuing to make the best TV for our viewers is our top priority and we look forward to the rest of the series, on air from this Sunday at 6pm.’
Another exit: Jason Donovan quits the show after failing to recover from a back injury, announcing the news on Facebook (pictured with Alexandra Schauman in February)
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