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Holly Willoughby divides Dancing On Ice viewers with 'inappropriate' dress: 'It's a family show!'

Holly Willoughby’s black dress left Dancing On Ice viewers divided on Sunday, with some criticising the star’s gown.

Fans were left debating the low-cut frock, which also had a thigh-high split, with several fans branding it “too early” in the evening for a revealing dress and “inappropriate for a family show”.

One wrote: “Holly’s dress not suitable for a family show. What happened to modesty?? #dancingonice.”

Another said: “Love dancing on ice, but really didn’t ask for a side order of Holly’s t*** in high definition! It’s 6pm! #dancingonice.”

Sunday night: Holly Willoughby caused a stir on social media with her Dancing On Ice dress (Matt Frost/ITV/REX )

“Ooh I say Holly’s dress is a little eye popping for 6pm on @ITV #DancingOnIce,” commented somebody else.

Several viewers joked that the This Morning presenter, who hosts the skating show alongside Phillip Schofield, must be “feeling cold” in her Versace outfit.

However, other fans couldn’t see an issue with Willoughby’s dress, commenting on how “stunning and radiant” she looked.

“Wow you are shining sweetheart,” posted one user on her Instagram post while another added “Wow Holly. You’re on fire.”

Many also pointed out a similarity to Jennifer Lawrence’s black dress during a promotional tour for Red Sparrow.

Last year, the actress defended her dress after posing for pictures with her male co-stars who were all wrapped up in coats during the frosty March call.

Red Sparrow: Jennifer Lawrence wore a similar dress for a photocall last year (PA)

Lawrence slammed those who accused her of not advocating feminism, blasting her critics as “loud”, “annoying” and “having no point”.

In 2017, viewers flocked to Ofcom to complain about Amanda Holden’s dress during one of the Britain’s Got Talent live shows as they blasted her choice.

Dancing On Ice continues Sunday at 6pm on ITV.

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