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Richard Osman reveals 'real reason' why Dancing On Ice was 'rested' AGAIN but not axed by ITV despite the beleaguered show being taken off air amid plummeting ratings


The presenter and TV producer, 54, took to X to share his insight after the skating competition was taken off air following months of rumours and plummeting ratings.

On a story about the show, Richard, who was previously creative director of the television production company Endemol UK, commented: 'If you "cancel" it then within 12 months it can be sold to another channel, if you "rest" it then it can't! On a story about the show, Richard, who was previously creative director of the television production company Endemol UK, commented: 'If you "cancel" it then within 12 months it can be sold to another channel, if you "rest" it then it can't!' Stephen's close ties with the channel are in stark contrast to his DOI co-star Holly Willoughby, as it's revealed she has been left without an ITV primetime show for the first time in 21 years

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