Holly Willoughby is happier than ever as she 'jokes around and chats' on Dancing on Ice set following Phillip Schofield's departure
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Holly Willoughby is said to be happier than ever on Dancing on Ice following the departure of her former co-host Phillip Schofield. The presenter, 43, is said to 'joke around and chat more often' since Stephen Mulhern joined the show. Holly hosted alongside Phillip from it's first series back in 2006, but he resigned from ITV after admitting to an affair with a younger This Morning colleague in May 2023.
![[Holly hosted alongside Phillip from it's first series back in 2006, but he resigned from ITV after admitting to an affair with a younger This Morning colleague in May 2023 (pictured in 2023)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/00/94415255-14315399-Holly_hosted_alongside_Phillip_from_it_s_first_series_back_in_20-m-91_1737593334399.jpg)
Stephen stepped in as his permanent replacement after previously covering for Phillip in 2022 when he tested positive for COVID. Speaking in an interview with The Mirror professional ice skater Andy Buchanan, who was partnered with Chelsee Healey, has now given an insight into how the show's dynamic has changed.
![[Speaking in an interview with The Mirror professional ice skater Andy Buchanan has now given an insight into how the show's dynamic has changed (pictured with Chelsee Healey)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/01/94416127-14315399-image-a-94_1737594000264.jpg)
He explained: 'I feel like I’ve got to know Holly way more, since he’s been on. He [Stephen] just opened that door.'. Holly Willoughby is said to be happier than ever on Dancing on Ice following the departure of her former co-host Phillip Schofield (pictured last weekend).
![[He explained: 'I feel like I’ve got to know Holly way more, since he’s been on. He [Stephen] just opened that door. Now I think she jokes more, she’s more open, she chats to us more']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/00/94415065-14315399-image-a-92_1737593910265.jpg)
Holly hosted alongside Phillip from it's first series back in 2006, but he resigned from ITV after admitting to an affair with a younger This Morning colleague in May 2023 (pictured in 2023). Andy continued: 'He’s hilarious. He jokes around, chats to everyone - and now I think she jokes more, she’s more open, she chats to us more. To be honest, it wasn’t like that before Stephen came.
