'Dancing On Ice is a chance to be positive': Christine Bleakley looks to the future with new roll

By J J Anisiobi

Last updated at 2:42 PM on 9th December 2011

After getting the boot from ITV's flagship morning show Christine Bleakley is looking forward to a new role.

The former host of The One Show will be taking over from Holly Willoughby for the next series of Dancing On Ice and see's it as a chance to be hopeful again.

Speaking to Woman's Own magazine she explained what a difference the show will make to her.

The futures bright: Christine Bleakley is looking forward to hosting Dancing On Ice

She said: 'It's a real pleasure and an honour to think of the new year in a positive way.'

Christine, 32, is especially looking forward to working with silver haired TV legend Philip Schofield.

She added: 'Phil is lovely - I've watched This Morning since I was no age and he's a bit of a god in the telly world.'

Out with the old: Christine and Holly catch up at a football match earlier this year

The new pairing will get the chance to gel together when they present Text Santa starting next week.

Philip, 49, said: 'The show is packed with content, it wont be just Christine and I standing there holding the fort ourselves, there will be so much going on.

The programme, which kicks of on December 11, is set to celebrate the spirit of goodwill and good fortune at Christmas.

The end of the show: Adrian Chiles and Christine said bye to the viewers earlier this week

Christine was humiliated earlier this month when it was announced she would be leaving failing ITV show Daybreak a month early.

And it seems there was no love lost between Christine Bleakley, Adrian Chiles and the morning programme as the duo left the series this morning with virtually no fanfare.

Bleakley added at the end of her final show: 'That is just about it from us, good luck and have a great Christmas. Bye bye.'

The legend: Mark Wright with TV 'god' Philip Schofield and Holly on This Morning

For the full interview see Woman's Own magazine, out now.


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Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue complete coach line-up for reality TV show The Voice

Ready to battle it out: Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue complete coach line-up for reality TV show The Voice

By Kirsty Mccormack

Last updated at 2:58 PM on 8th December 2011

They may sing different styles of music but Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue will now go head-to-head with their talent.

The singers have been confirmed as the final two judges to appear on upcoming reality TV singing competition The Voice.

Jones and O'Donoghue will take their places on the panel alongside British singer Jessie J and U.S. star will.i.am.

Singing legend: Tom Jones has been confirmed as a judge on BBC1's singing talent show The Voice

Singing legend Jones, who has a career spanning over 40 years, is particularly looking forward to his new role.

'I’m excited about The Voice, and thrilled to be participating as a Coach,' he said.

'This is a strong show; it’s all about talent, but it’s also exciting, competitive and compelling television. I’ve been blessed over the years to share the stage with some of the worlds finest artists, and I look forward to being part of the team that discovers a great, new, genuine talent.'

The Welsh singer is certainly equipped to judge a variety of contestants having sung nearly every form of popular music since the 1960's.

Looking forward: The Script front man Danny O'Donoghue is the fourth judge to join the highly-anticipated show

O'Donoghue has also had quite a bit of experience in the music industry, even before his band The Script shot to fame with their self-titled debut album in 2008.

The Irish singer/songwriter was a member of an Eamonn Maguire managed band called Mytown in the late nineties, and he has also worked as a record producer in the U.S.

O'Donoghue is already familiar with the show - which first aired in the Netherlands last year under the name The Voice of Holland.

'In it to win it': O'Donoghue has enjoyed success in the form of a number one album with his band The Script

'I'm a massive fan of The Voice, so to be involved as a coach is amazing,' he said.

'This is a show unlike any other because it puts vocal ability first above all else. I look forward to putting my team together and battling it out with the other coaches to see who wins this unique, credible competition. I'm in it to win it!'

He'll certainly have a tough job on his hands being up against Jessie J and will.i.am.

Familiar with the format: Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am has appeared on rival show the X Factor but now he will sit on the panel for BBC1

Both artists have appeared on the X Factor as words of wisdom for judges, and no doubt will be equally as competitive.

'I'm proud to be doing The Voice UK because the UK was the first place I saw success,' said The Black Eyed Peas singer, who is close friends with Cheryl Cole.

'It’s the place I'm the most creative outside of home.'

The show has done exceptionally well in the U.S. where it was marketed as a rival of the X Factor.

The U.S version sees Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton as mentors who blindly select and judge the contestants based solely on their voice.

Ready to rock: Jessie J was the first judge to be confirmed for The Voice

The BBC are no doubt hoping to rival the UK version of the X Factor as well, with BBC One Controller Danny Cohen, saying: 'I'm delighted to be announcing Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue as Coaches for The Voice.

'Tom is a music legend and will bring huge experience and creativity to the line-up. Danny is a rising star who will bring freshness and surprise to the team.

'Overall, our line-up of Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O'Donoghue gives us mega-star quality, great musical range and musicians we know our audience love.'

The Voice is expected to hit the small screen in Spring 2012 and This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby will present the show alongside Reggie Yates.

Ready to present: Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates will front the show which is set to start in Spring 2012

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will.i.am joins Jessie J as the second coach on The Voice

Don't Phunk With My Rules! will.i.am joins Jessie J as the second coach on The Voice

By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 2:39 PM on 2nd December 2011

He's already flirted with UK television viewers, joining Cheryl Cole on The X Factor to co-judge last year.

And now will.i.am will venture onto screens this side of the Atlantic again to star on the hotly-anticipated The Voice.

The Black Eyed Peas star is the second coach to be confirmed on the reality series, alongside Jessie J and two as of yet unnamed celebrities.

Reality TV king: will.i.am is to become a UK household name after signing up for the British version of The Voice

The rapper said: 'I'm proud to be doing The Voice UK because the UK was the first place I saw success.

'It’s the place I'm the most creative outside of home.'

BBC One Controller Danny Cohen added: 'I am thrilled that will.i.am has signed up to be a coach on The Voice.

'He is a huge star who will bring a unique creativity to the show.'

The show, due to broadcast on BBC One in spring 2012, will be presented by This Morning beauty Holly Willoughby, 30, and Reggie Yates, 28.

Hitting UK shores: will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas will join Jessie J as a coach

However, the former Dancing On Ice host is unlikely to please her bosses at ITV as she joins forces with the rival channel.

When The Voice was launched in the US this year it was marketed as a rival to The X Factor, which is broadcast on Holly's current employer ITV.

Speculation was rife last week when it was announced Willoughby would not be returning to the skating series this winter, with axed Daybreak host Christine Bleakley taking her place.

New gig: Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates have been announced the hosts of new talent show The Voice

Holly refused to be drawn on the rumours that she had signed on for The Voice gig, telling fans instead that all will be revealed 'next week.'

When she eventually released a statement, she said: 'I’m so excited to be hosting The Voice.

'When it launched in America I watched one of the shows and thought it was just a fantastic format, and when I heard it was coming to the UK I thought to myself how incredible it would be to be a part of it.

X Factor's new rival: Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton are the celebrity mentors on the US version of The Voice

Mentor: Jessie J is the first singer confirmed to be playing judge and coach

'It’s going to be one rollercoaster of a ride and I can’t wait to get started!'

Her co-host Yates added: 'I’m so delighted to get this job and be part of such a credible music show.

'The format of The Voice in America has worked brilliantly and I have no doubt it will be just as successful on British TV. '

Leaving: Last week it was announced that Holly will be not returning to Dancing On Ice this season

The US show stars Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton as mentors who blindly select and judge the contestants based solely on their voice.

Jessie J has been confirmed as the first celebrity coach for the UK version.

Last week Holly wishes her successor well following the announcement that she was leaving Dancing On Ice.

Skating in her shoes: Axed Daybreak host Christine Bleakley was announced as her replacement

Willougby tweeted: 'Good luck to Christine Bleakley on this years Dancing on Ice. It's a truely (sic) magical show and you will love it. I'll miss you all very much!'

Bleakley said: 'My only concern was what a big task it is to follow the brilliant Holly and I can only promise her, Phillip and everyone at home that they couldn't have a bigger fan of the show on board.'

Schofield said he was 'absolutely delighted' that Bleakley was joining the show which was won last year by ex-EastEnders actor Sam Attwater.

Staying put: Holly will continue duties on This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield

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Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates sign on as hosts of BBC's new X Factor rival The Voice

By Andrea Magrath

Last updated at 6:54 PM on 23rd November 2011

Her bosses at ITV are unlikely to be thrilled.

Holly Willoughby has been confirmed as one of the hosts of the BBC's new singing competition The Voice.

The presenter, 30, will be joined by Radio 1 host Reggie Yates, 28, when the series launches in Spring 2012.

New gig: Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates have been announced the hosts of new talent show The Voice

When The Voice was launched in the US this year it was marketed as a rival to The X Factor, which is broadcast on Holly's current employer ITV.

Speculation was rife last week when it was announced that Willoughby would not be returning to Dancing On Ice this winter, with axed Daybreak host Christine Bleakley taking her place.

Holly refused to be drawn on the rumours that she had signed on for The Voice gig, telling fans instead that all will be revealed 'next week.'

X Factor's new rival: Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton are the celebrity mentors on the US version of The Voice

Mentor: Jessie J is the first singer confirmed to be playing judge and coach to the contestants

The anticipated announcement arrived today, with Holly thrilled to finally be able to share the news.

In a statement, Willoughby said: 'I’m so excited to be hosting The Voice. When it launched in America I watched one of the shows and thought it was just a fantastic format, and when I heard it was coming to the UK I thought to myself how incredible it would be to be a part of it.

It’s going to be one roller coaster of a ride and I can’t wait to get started!'

Her co-host Yates added: 'I’m so delighted to get this job and be part of such a credible music show.

Leaving: Last week it was announced that Holly will be not returning to Dancing On Ice this season

'The format of The Voice in America has worked brilliantly and I have no doubt it will be just as successful on British TV. '

The US show stars Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton as mentors who blindly select and judge the contestants based solely on their voice.

Jessie J has been confirmed as the first celebrity coach for the UK version.

Last week Holly wishes her successor well following the announcement that she was leaving Dancing On Ice.

Skating in her shoes: Axed Daybreak host Christine Bleakley was announced as her replacement

Willougby tweeted: 'Good luck to Christine Bleakley on this years Dancing on Ice. It's a truely (sic) magical show and you will love it. I'll miss you all very much!'

Bleakley said: 'My only concern was what a big task it is to follow the brilliant Holly and I can only promise her, Phillip and everyone at home that they couldn't have a bigger fan of the show on board.'

Schofield said he was 'absolutely delighted' that Bleakley was joining the show which was won last year by ex-EastEnders actor Sam Attwater.

Warm welcome: Schofield tweeted about the unexpected announcement

Farewell: Holly wished her successor all the best

It was criticised for battling to match the GMTV audience in its early stages and has consistently pulled in fewer viewers than its BBC1 rival Breakfast.

ITV Director of Television, Peter Fincham said: 'Dancing on Ice continues to be one of ITV1’s most successful entertainment hits and I’m delighted that Christine will be joining Phillip Schofield to host next year’s show.'

Willoughby, who is not on an exclusive contract, will continue working with Schofield on This Morning and her duties on ITV2's Celebrity Juice, but has 'other commitments' over the winter season, a statement released by the network said.

Staying put: The bubbly presenter will continue her duties on This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield

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