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Joel Leaver

Holly Willoughby and Oti Mabuse turn up the glamour for Dancing on Ice

Holly Willoughby and Oti Mabuse brought glamour to the Dancing on Ice photocall yesterday, ahead of the show's upcoming return for its fourteenth series this weekend.

The host and the newest judge took part in a launch event for the ITV series on Wednesday evening, with Holly, 40, lead the group wearing a red off-the-shoulder gown.

The event also included Oti, who has replaced John Barrowman, 54, on the judging panel for the new series, following the announcement of his departure last year.

The 31-year-old - best known as a dancer on Strictly Come Dancing - turned up to the photocall in a sparkling mini-dress, sporting pink lipstick and blonde streaks in her hair.

Holly brought glamour in an off-the-shoulder gown (David Fisher/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Oti sparkled in a mini dress at the photocall (David Fisher/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The women were joined by co-host Phillip Schofield, 59. He was photographed at the launch in a biege blazer, which he had accompanied with a black t-shirt and pants.

Speaking ahead of the new series, he previously said that the judges on Dancing on Ice this year bring something different - with him outling each of their specialities.

Phillip said that new addition Oti will be able to critique the celebrity skater's dancing skills, with the TV presenter referring to this as being "really important" within the series.

Oti is the newest addition to the show, having joined the judging panel (David Fisher/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

He said Jayne Torvill, 64, and Christopher Dean, 63, have "ice skating sewn up," whilst Ashley Banjo, 33, knows the "overall showbiz nature and difficulty with the moves."

Contestants taking part in the new series include Happy Mondays musician Bez, 57, Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, 58, and Love Island favourite Liberty Poole, 22.

They'll be competing against the likes of rugby player Ben Foden, 36, ITV presenter Ria Hebden, 39, former Strictly star Brendan Cole, 45, and dancer Regan Gascoigne, 25.

Oti has filled the vacancy on the judging panel left following John Barrowman's departure from the show (Getty Images)
Phillip was photographed alongside co-host Holly at the event (David Fisher/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

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As well as the Vamps ' Connor Ball, 25, Paralympic athlete Stef Reid, 37, the Pussycat Dolls ' Kimberly Wyatt, 39, BMX racer Kye Whyte, 22, and S Club 7 's Rachel Stevens, 43.

Last year, the show was won by radio host Sonny Jay, 28. He had competed against former soap star Faye Brookes, 34, and Olympic athlete Colin Jackson, 54, in the final.

Dancing on Ice returns this Sunday (January 16) on ITV.

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