Holly Willoughby wows in racy red dress and diamonds

Holly Willoughby wows in racy red dress and diamonds
Holly Willoughby wows in racy red dress and diamonds

Holly Willoughby is back in her glam gowns for Dancing On ice.

The ITV star took to Instagram on Thursday to show off her gorgeous look from Wednesday night's press launch for the latest series of the hit show.

Holly looked stunning in a deep red gown with a daring plunging neckline.

Stunning: Holly Willoughby is back in her glam gowns for Dancing On ice. The ITV star took to Instagram on Thursday to show off her gorgeous look from Wednesday night's press launch

Stunning: Holly Willoughby is back in her glam gowns for Dancing On ice. The ITV star took to Instagram on Thursday to show off her gorgeous look from Wednesday night's press launch

The star wowed in the dress from Lihi Hod Bridal, which featured a daringly low sweetheart neckline and a thigh-high split, showing off her golden tan.

The figure-hugging dress flaunted her trim waist, while the glam star accessorised with glittering drop earrings and strappy gold heels.

She proudly showed off the look on Instagram, sharing a full length view of the outfit and a close-up of her stunning hair and makeup look.   

Ready for her close-up: She proudly showed off the look on Instagram, sharing a full length view of the outfit and a close-up of her stunning hair and makeup look

Ready for her close-up: She proudly showed off the look on Instagram, sharing a full length view of the outfit and a close-up of her stunning hair and makeup look

'Press launch for @dancingonice 2022 … ♥️ #hwstyle Dress by @lihihod Heels by @renecaovilla Jewellery by @w.salamoon,' she captioned the snap. 

Dancing On Ice returns to TV screens on Sunday, with the show's hosts and judges uniting for a glam photocall launch at Elstree on Wednesday evening. 

Joining Holly at the photocall was her co-presenter Phillip Schofield and new judge Oti Mabuse who has joined Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill and Ashley Banjo on the new-look panel.

Dancing On Ice returns to TV screens on Sunday, with the show's hosts and judges uniting for a glam photocall launch on Wednesday evening

Dancing On Ice returns to TV screens on Sunday, with the show's hosts and judges uniting for a glam photocall launch on Wednesday evening

Back in the plunge: Host Holly Willoughby led the stars, looking incredible in a racy off-the-shoulder gown.

'What a totally inappropriate outfit!' The star's 2021 launch show dress sparked 341 Ofcom complaints

Back in the plunge: Holly led the stars, looking incredible in a racy off-the-shoulder gown. The star's 2021 launch show dress sparked 341 Ofcom complaints

Lights, camera, action: Holly no doubt has a glam designer wardrobe lined up for this year's live shows

Lights, camera, action: Holly no doubt has a glam designer wardrobe lined up for this year's live shows 

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!' 

New judge Oti Mabuse matched Holly in the glamour stakes at Wednesday's photocall, wowing in a sparkling mini.

They're back! Joining Holly at the photocall was her co-presenter Phillip Schofield

They're back! Joining Holly at the photocall was her co-presenter Phillip Schofield

The Strictly dancer showed off her legs in the thigh-skimming number, while she also debuted a blonde-tinted new hairdo.

Set to compete on the new series of Dancing On Ice are Love Islander Liberty Poole, 21, BMX Olympic silver medalist Kye Whyte, 22, Paul Gascoigne’s son Regan Gascoigne, 25, The Vamps' Connor Ball, 25, rugby star Ben Foden, 36, and Paralympian Stef Reid, 37.

Other celebrities taking part include presenter Ria Hebden, 38, pop star and actress Kimberly Wyatt, 39, professional dancer Brendan Cole, 45, and Happy Mondays dancer Bez, 57. 

Gorgeous: Holly wowed in her deep red dress, which featured a daringly low sweetheart neckline

Gorgeous: Holly wowed in her deep red dress, which featured a daringly low sweetheart neckline

Stunning: The figure-hugging dress flaunted her trim waist, while the glam star accessorised with glittering drop earrings and strappy gold heels

Stunning: The figure-hugging dress flaunted her trim waist, while the glam star accessorised with glittering drop earrings and strappy gold heels

This year's celeb contestants will make their debut on the ice on the live launch show this Sunday, with ITV hoping there will be less injuries than last year's chaotic series.  

The 2021 series saw stars Denise Van Outen, Billie Faiers and Jason Donovan all forced to withdraw following injury.

In 2021 contestants were forced to form a 'bubble' with their partners due to Covid restrictions and it was filmed without a live audience.

New recruit: New judge Oti Mabuse matched Holly in the glamour stakes at Wednesday's photocall, wowing in a sparkling mini

Stunning: Oti looked gorgeous in sparkles

New recruit: New judge Oti Mabuse matched Holly in the glamour stakes at Wednesday's photocall, wowing in a sparkling mini

Looking fab: The Strictly dancer showed off her legs in the thigh-skimming number, while she also debuted a blonde-tinted new hairdo

Looking fab: The Strictly dancer showed off her legs in the thigh-skimming number, while she also debuted a blonde-tinted new hairdo

Both reserve contestants had to be used for the first time in the show's history as three celebrities were forced to withdraw and two tested positive for the virus.

Denise, 47, sustained an injury in the second week after she suffered three bone fractures and a partially dislocated shoulder.

Billie, 31, became the second to withdraw from the

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