Dancing On Ice host Phillip Schofield admits bosses have run out of stand-ins after Rufus Hound axe

Dancing On Ice host Phillip Schofield has revealed bosses have run out of reserve stars after Rufus Hound and Denise Van Outen were forced to withdraw from the show. Dancing On Ice host Phillip Schofield has revealed bosses have run out of reserve stars after Rufus Hound and Denise Van Outen were forced to withdraw from the show Speaking on Thursday's This Morning, Phillip revealed: 'It is very strict at the rink, which is how we've been able to keep the show on, but we are really sad that Rufus should go. End of the road: The presenter said it's the first time in the show's history bosses have had to replace two celebrities after Rufus was axed from the show on Wednesday New face: He's been replaced by comedian Matt Richardson, who will make his ice debut on Sunday Phillip went onto list all the celebrities who have been forced to pull out of Dancing On Ice in the show's history. Worrying: Speaking on Thursday's This Morning, Phillip revealed: 'It is very strict at the rink, which is how we've been able to keep the show on, but we are really sad that Rufus should go' It came hours after Rufus confirmed he'd been axed from Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus for a second time.