Holly Willoughby has broken her silence after it was confirmed ITV’s Dancing On Ice, which she has hosted for years, has been axed almost two decades since it debuted.
The 44-year-old former This Morning star shared her thoughts on Thursday as she addressed the show’s cancelation for the first time.
Taking to social media, Willoughby penned a cheerful post reflecting on the “brilliant” time she’s experienced on the show.
Along with a carousel of snaps taken throughout the years, Willoughby penned: “A huge thank you to @itv, The brilliant team, Crew, Celebrities and Everyone who has been part of our Dancing on Ice family over the last 19 years.
“Every year, just when January felt at its greyest, Dancing on Ice arrived like a burst of glittering, dazzling light, warm, joyful, and full of heart…
“It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside true national treasures Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and to have a front-row seat to their breathtaking skating.
“Watching them glide across the ice was nothing less than pure magic…
“A special thanks must also go to Arnica, Deep Heat,Spanx and fake tan, unsung heroes of the rink!
“I will miss it hugely, but I count myself so lucky to have had it for as long as we did.
“Finally and most importantly, thank you to you for watching, you’re the BEST!”
Following reports of dwindling viewing figures, ITV confirmed this week the celebrity skating competition would be “rested”.
The news came after ratings fell to below three-million for the last series earlier this year.
The most recent final, won by Coronation Street star Sam Aston, managed to pull in just 2.7 million viewers.
This marks a staggering decline from the show’s heyday when an estimated 12 million viewers tuned in.
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