Dancing On Ice 2022: Holly Willoughby wows in demure figure-hugging ice blue strapless gown on launch show - after sparking backlash for her 'inappropriate' 2021 wardrobe
Holly Willoughby wowed in a stunning ice blue strapless gown on the Dancing On Ice 2022 launch show on Sunday - after sparking backlash for her 'inappropriate' 2021 wardrobe
Holly, 40, looked incredible in the Susanne Neville gown, which hugged her curves and highlighted her incredible physique.
Susanne Neville is a favourite designer of Holly's and she is regularly spotted wearing her dresses both on the rink and at glitzy showbiz events and parties.
![Wow: Holly Willoughby wowed in a stunning ice blue strapless gown on the Dancing On Ice 2022 launch show on Sunday - after sparking backlash for her 'inappropriate' 2021 wardrobe](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/19/52999003-10408417-image-a-6_1642360045095.jpg)
Wow: Holly Willoughby wowed in a stunning ice blue strapless gown on the Dancing On Ice 2022 launch show on Sunday - after sparking backlash for her 'inappropriate' 2021 wardrobe
Holly wore her cropped platinum blonde locks in glamorous curls and accentuated her pretty features with a natural pallete of make-up, while simply accessorising with glitzy stud earrings.
She captioned some stunning Instagram shots of the dress: 'And we're back… Dancing On Ice 2022 see you on ITV at 6:30pm.'
Her co-host Phillip, 59, also teased their return to the ice earlier in the day, as he shared a snap of the presenting duo during rehearsals.
![Back in the plunge: The outfit was a demure option for Holly, whose 2021 Dancing On Ice wardrobe shocked viewers and led to over 300 Ofcom complaints](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/19/38119466-10408417-_What_a_totally_inappropriate_outfit_The_star_s_2021_launch_show-m-8_1642360191684.jpg)
Back in the plunge: The star's 2021 launch show dress sparked 341 Ofcom complaints
![Glamour: Susanne Neville is a favourite designer of Holly's and she is regularly spotted wearing her dresses both on the rink and at glitzy showbiz events and parties](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/19/52998999-10408417-image-m-13_1642360306836.jpg)
Glamour: Susanne Neville is a favourite designer of Holly's and she is regularly spotted wearing her dresses both on the rink and at glitzy showbiz events and parties
![Holly looked incredible in the Susanne Neville gown, which hugged her curves and highlighted her incredible physique](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/19/52997161-10408417-image-a-10_1642360290165.jpg)
![She captioned the stunning shot: 'And we're back… Dancing On Ice 2022 see you on ITV at 6:30pm'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/17/52997159-10408417-image-a-4_1642354419578.jpg)
She captioned the stunning shot: 'And we're back… Dancing On Ice 2022 see you on ITV at 6:30pm'
![Wow: The beauty looked incredible in her icy blue strapless gown as she hosted](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/19/52998815-10408417-image-a-3_1642359560420.jpg)
Wow: The beauty looked incredible in her icy blue strapless gown as she hosted
![Having fun: Holly and Phil cracked up with laughter as they hosted](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/19/52998817-10408417-image-m-4_1642359577488.jpg)
Having fun: Holly and Phil cracked up with laughter as they hosted
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![Love it: Fans heaped praise on Holly's gown on the glamorous night](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/19/52999581-10408417-image-a-33_1642361502177.jpg)
Love it: Fans heaped praise on Holly's gown on the glamorous night
![We're back! Her co-host Phillip, 59, also teased their return to the ice earlier in the day, as he shared a snap of the presenting duo during rehearsals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/17/52997379-10408417-image-m-13_1642354592155.jpg)
We're back! Her co-host Phillip, 59, also teased their return to the ice earlier in the day, as he shared a snap of the presenting duo during rehearsals
Phillip was wrapped up in a black padded joke as he flashed a broad smile for the camera, while Holly stood behind him in a jumper and checked coat.
He captioned the image: 'Back at the rink.'
In 2021 Holly's DOI wardrobe shocked viewers and led to over 300 Ofcom complaints. Her nude plunging gown from the launch episode kicked off the furore.
The £6,240 couture dress by Dany Atrache from his Fall/Winter 2020-2021 collection, sparked criticism for some viewers, with one tweeting at the time: 'Why does Holly wear that type of dress on a family show?'
Another said: 'Why doesn't Holly dress appropriately for being at an ice rink? What a totally inappropriate outfit!'
The new series of Dancing On Ice kicks off on Sunday evening with six couples taking to the ice rink during the first week trying to impress judges Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and newcomer Oti Mabuse.
While there are a total of 12 couples hoping to skate to the finale, only six competed this week during the launch night, including Happy Mondays' Bez and Angela Egan, Brendan Cole and Vanessa Bauer and Sally Dynevor and Matt Evers.
![Gorgeous: It comes after new judge Oti Mabuse revealed she is planning to continue with Strictly Come Dancing 'one season at a time' following speculation that she will quit the show after seven series](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/16/10/52988465-10407739-image-a-65_1642330624496.jpg)
Gorgeous: It comes after new judge Oti Mabuse revealed she is planning to continue with Strictly Come Dancing 'one season at a time' following speculation that she will quit the show after seven series
Also showing off their skating prowess was Ria Hebden and Łukasz Różycki, Kye Whyte and Tippy Packard and Pussycat Dolls' Kimberly Wyatt and Mark Hanretty.
It comes after new judge Oti Mabuse revealed she is planning to continue with Strictly Come Dancing 'one season at a time' following speculation that she will quit the show after seven series.
The ballroom professional, 31, will make her debut on the DOI judging panel during Sunday night's show-stopping return, after John Barrowman was axed over historic allegations of flashing his manhood whilst filming Doctor Who.
She's also made it clear that Brendan Cole, her former co-star on the BBC One show, certainly won't be getting any special treatment as a contestant on the famous rink.
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