Phillip Schofield had everyone in tears on Friday when he came out as gay, with pal and co-host Holly Willoughby helping him through it on This Morning.
And with the duo returning to screens together on Dancing On Ice today, viewers were expecting some sort of tribute.
Ashley Banjo gave a touching nod to “legend” Schofe, saying: “I think I speak on behalf of all of us when I say we’ve got nothing but love and respect for you.”
Phillip batted away the attention, shouting: “It’s not about me, it’s not about me!”
And viewers at home are convinced Holly tried to give her friend a break from the sudden surge of attention by wearing a very daring dress.
Viewers think Holly’s dress was to distract from Phillip (Image: ITV)
Featuring a sheer front panel over her boobs, Holly definitely lived up to her nickname of “Willoughbooby”.
One fan tweeted: “Still at least Holly’s cleavage is distracting us from Schofe’s haunted look.”
Another wrote: “And Holly is getting the conversation off Phil by her very on show cleavage.”
A third tweeted: “Is it just a coincidence that on the same week that Phil comes out, so does Holly’s Willough-boobies.”
Holly’s dress featured a sheer front panel that left her chest on display (Image: ITV)
Someone else noted: “Must admit I haven’t even noticed Phil I’m too busy oggling Holly.”
While a fifth joked: “ITV execs: ‘What can we do to distract people from Schofield tonight on Dancing On Ice?’ Producer: ‘Holly…'”
Phillip came out shortly before Friday’s episode of This Morning in an emotional statement on social media.
In his statement, Phil said: “You never know what’s going on in someone’s seemingly perfect life, what issues they are struggling with, or the state of their wellbeing – and so you won’t know what has been consuming me for the last few years.
“With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.”
Holly helped Phil during his coming out on This Morning (Image: ITV)
He went on: “My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better.
“Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud.
“Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family.”
Phil later thanked Holly, writing: “My friends are the best, especially Holly, who has been so kind and wise – and who has hugged me as I sobbed on her shoulder.
“At ITV, I couldn’t hope to work with more wonderful, supportive teams.”
Dancing On Ice continues next Sunday at 6pm on ITV
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
