Jane McDonald's odds to replace Phillip Schofield on Dancing on Ice ‘melting away'
Jane McDonald is quickly becoming the favourite to be the new Dancing on Ice host following Phillip Schofield's exit. The 61-year-old left ITV last month after admitting to having an affair with a younger colleague.
Jane McDonald opens the British Soap Awards 2023
Since Phillip Schofield’s exit from ITV, people have been questioning who will host the new series of Dancing on Ice alongside Holly Willoughby next year.
Following the high praise Jane McDonald received after stepping in to host the British Soap Awards, her odds to replace Phillip on the skating show have skyrocketed.
According to BoyleSports, the 60-year-old has been backed into 10/1 from 25/1.
Although it's not yet been confirmed if Holly will be reprising her role, husband and wife couple Marvin and Rochelle Humes are the current frontrunners to takeover with odds of 1/2.
Following close behind are Geordie duo Ant and Dec whose odds currently stand at 7/1 after revealing they’d be taking a break from Saturday Night Takeaway.
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Speaking about the current favourites to host the new Dancing on Ice series, Sarah Kinsella from BoyleSports confessed Jane’s odds are going from strength to strength.
She said: “Rochelle and Marvin Humes are the people’s choice to take over as Dancing On Ice hosts.
“But, Jane McDonald is coming in for support after hosting the British Soap Awards and her odds are beginning to melt away.”
Other big names that have been thrown into the mix include Joel Dommett with odds of 8/1, Alesha Dixon at 14/1 and Graham Norton with odds of 16/1.
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After seeing Jane’s stint at the British Soap Awards, it wasn’t long before viewers took to Twitter to reveal they want to see her on Dancing on Ice.
Aibo82 wrote: “Jane McDonald and Stephen Mulhern for the next Dancing on Ice presenters. May as well get rid of Holly now Phil’s gone!”
HazMegArchieLil added: “Not a fan of Jane McDonald but she did an excellent job on the soap awards. First year I’ve enjoyed watching it in full. Never did before. Why can’t she present Dancing on Ice she would be better than the other one.”
TheRealZoeMBE commented: “Can Jane McDonald present Dancing on Ice please? Imagine the glam, the jokes and a little number on the ice. IT MAKES SENSE.”
Coppice83 tweeted: “Our @TheJaneMcDonald needs to present EVERYTHING #
Phil_Flynn shared: “Love jane mcdonald hosting she did amazing #britishsoapawards2023
With turntheboxon adding: “Jane McDonald should’ve replaced Phillip Schofield years ago #britishsoapawards2023.”
Dancing on Ice is set to air later on this year.