Holly Willoughby in ‘perfect position’ for bold career U-turn away from TV
EXCLUSIVE: Presenter Holly Willoughby could have the opportunity of a lifetime to tap into a very lucrative market as beloved ice skating competition Dancing on Ice is axed from ITV17:47, 28 Mar 2025Holly Willoughby’s This Morning statementHolly Willoughby is in the “perfect” position for a very specific career change.In an exclusive interview and speaking on behalf of Betfred Lotto, celebrity PR specialist Kayley Cornelius explained that “a break from ITV” could be a “positive turning point” for the TV presenter. Dancing on Ice was recently axed from the channel, leaving Holly without any current positions at ITV.Article continues belowKayley said: “For nearly two decades, much of her identity and brand were intertwined with Phillip Schofield. ITV’s decision to pair her with Stephen Mulhern felt like an attempt to fill a Schofield-shaped void, but the chemistry simply didn’t match what she once shared with Phil.””Unsurprisingly, this left many viewers underwhelmed, and nearly two years on, the shadow of the Schofield scandal still lingers over Holly’s career. If she is to move forward successfully, breaking free from that association will be crucial.”Kayley noted that the world has changed “dramatically” since Holly first started out in television, a medium which “continues to lose its influence as social media takes centre stage.”Holly and Phil were a double act for many years(Image: More