Holly Willoughby is set to get a new co-host on Dancing On Ice this week as Phillip Schofield continues to self-isolate.

The TV star had been waiting for two negative lateral flow tests to end his isolation early on day five.

The chat show host shared a picture of his positive lateral flow test on Monday night and has since been self-isolating at home.

It comes after Phillip missed an entire week of presenting This Morning, leaving co-hosts Alison Hammond and Rochelle Humes in charge of the show.

South Wales Argus: Pictured, Stephen Mulhern (Ian West/PA).Pictured, Stephen Mulhern (Ian West/PA).

Phillip Schofield misses Dancing on Ice 

Stephen Mulhern will stand in for Phillip Schofield for Dancing on Ice this week - but Holly will be on our TV screens as usual.

The change means you won't get to see ITV's power presenters Phillip and Holly together on Dancing on Ice until Sunday, February 13.

A statement from ITV said: “This Sunday’s episode of Dancing On Ice will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern while Phillip Schofield continues to self-isolate.”

Phillip had been hoping to return to his regular presenting duties. 

"Did two tests to be absolutely sure," he told his Instagram followers.

"Sorry @dancingonice Have an amazing show @stephenmulhern it's so much fun."

The 59-year-old appeared on This Morning earlier in the week, sharing an update on his Covid experience with Rochelle and Alison.

Phillip previously revealed his only Covid symptom was a sore throat.

When asked for a health update, Phillip said: "I haven't even got a sore throat now, I sneezed twice and that's it!"

Speaking ahead of this week's Dancing on Ice, Mulhern said: “I’m very much looking forward to being back hosting alongside my good friend Holly this weekend. It’s big shoes to fill and I’m wishing Phillip a speedy recovery.

“I’m a big fan of Dancing on Ice and for one night only I’m thrilled to be rink side watching the action unfold. It’s going to be unbelievable!”

It was previously announced that Dame Arlene Phillips will swap the dancefloor for the ice rink when she joins the show as a guest judge this weekend.

The former Strictly Come Dancing judge, 78, will make a one-off appearance on the panel alongside permanent judges Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo for the show’s musical theatre-themed week.

Last weekend presenter Ria Hebden became the second contestant eliminated from the show, after ending up in the skate-off during movie week.

The judges unanimously chose to save former S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens.

Dancing On Ice is on ITV on Sunday at 6pm.