ITV Dancing on Ice star gives verdict on Stephen Mulhern as Holly Willoughby's new co-host
EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Mulhern debuted as host of Dancing on Ice two weeks ago with pal Holly Willoughby.
Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern present Dancing on Ice 2024
Dancing on Ice professional skater Colin Grafton has given his verdict on new host Stephen Mulhern. The presenter made his debut alongside Holly Willoughby on the first live show after the pair previously used to host children's television together.
Now Colin, 32, has shared what his first encounter was like with Stephen, 46, and what he thinks of his chemistry with Holly. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Colin explained: "He is so lovely, the first encounter I had with him was when he came in last week for the first show.
"We had a beautiful pro number to close our week one and we had to head into rehearsals early in the morning and this was his first day hosting.
"He came in early just to sit and watch the pros perform and took the time to come down to the ice and shake all of our hands and introduce himself."
The US native went on to explain that he was touched by Stephen's gesture of coming to watch the professionals perform. He continued: "He didn't have to do that but he did and he was absolutely so lovely and I think he's just such a nice guy.
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"I really think him and Holly are a nice duo together, they're really smooth and have a nice chemistry."
Dancing on Ice viewers were all saying the same thing as the new series kicked off two weeks ago.
The first episode saw the first six celebrities take to the ice for the first time as Holly returned to the show.
Watching Stephen alongside Holly, fans were thrilled with the new on-screen partnership and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their joy.
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One viewer said: "Stephen Mulhern is smashing this, how can anyone not love him, he's funny AF #DancingOnIce." Another wrote: "#DancingOnIce so lovely to see Holly back on the box. Your beautiful face has been missed. (sic)
"Welcome back. What a great job from Stephen Mulhern. Such a brilliant replacement." Somebody else added: "Stephen is coming across so well on #DancingOnIce. He is brilliant. Such a natural presenter.” (sic)
While yet another added: "Stephen & Holly have always been a great pair together. I remember them on Saturday morning kids' TV.” (sic)
Dancing on Ice continues on Sunday at 6:20pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
