Dancing on Ice host Stephen Mulhern had some big news for the show's stars and ITV viewers at home on Sunday night

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The star, who first shot to fame on children's television and has since hosted popular shows including Catchphrase, You Bet! and Deal or No Deal, has recently faced a tough time after losing his father. Following the difficult loss, Stephen collapsed in a restaurant and was rushed to hospital in November.

Holly Willoughby forced an apology from her Dancing on Ice co-host Stephen Mulhern live on air, as he 'spooked' an audience member with a prank midway through the first episode of the show's new series.

Stephen Mulhern caught his Dancing on Ice co-star Holly Willoughby totally off-guard during one segment of Sunday's show. Kicking off the new series, Mulhern and Willoughby welcomed six new faces to the ice while the remaining five celebrities will perform next weekend.