Holly Willoughby of Dancing On Ice responds to “swearing” on air accusations and shares photo of striking yellow outfit

Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby has referenced her ‘swearing’ gaffe after fans were convinced she dropped the f bomb during last week’s show.

The TV presenter, 42, shared her look for this week’s show on her Instagram page ahead of the programme and made light of the incident in her caption.

Holly wrote: ‘This is Big Brother… Please do not swear. See you on Dancing On Ice at 6:20. Tonight we celebrate the best dance styles ever!’

Last Sunday, Holly was forced to apologise to viewers after it sounded like she accidentally dropped an expletive while presenting the show.

Holly apologised in case she accidentally said a ‘naughty word’ during an interaction with her co-host Stephen Mulhern.

Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby has referenced her ‘swearing’ gaffe after fans were convinced she dropped the f bomb during last week’s show

The TV presenter, 42, shared her look for this week’s show on her Instagram page ahead of the programme and made light of the incident in her caption

She said: ‘A little bit earlier on, Stephen may have made me jump and I think it might have sounded like a naughty word slipped out,’ she said.

Viewers admitted they were torn over whether Holly did say the f word, or whether it was something that sounded similar.

Holly, who will no doubt be hoping to avoid any on-screen gaffes this week, shared a snap of her latest Dancing On Ice look on Instagram.

The former This Morning host looked incredible in a form-fitting yellow gown, which featured one statement shoulder.

She wore her blonde locks swept up into a chic updo, with some strands left loose framing her pretty features, which had been accentuated with soft make-up.

Fans have been busy debating the blink and you miss it moment, with many insisting they heard the pro presenter ‘dropping the f bomb’.

One person wrote on Twitter: ‘Swear Holly just called Stephen a f**ker.’

While someone else asked: ‘Did Holly just swear on Dancing on Ice?’

‘Holly you can deny swearing all you like but that was definitely an f bomb!!!’ insisted another.

Fans have been busy debating the blink and you miss it moment, with many insisting they heard the pro presenter ‘dropping the f bomb’ 

Someone else posted: ‘*GASPS* Did Holly just swear when @StephenMulhern shouted Boo to her?’

‘Looool! Just came on here to see if everyone else had heard what I thought was said! Holly saying f**k!!’ laughed another.

Others though were less convinced with one tweeting: ‘I don’t think Holly said a naughty word, she nearly did. Probably wanted to. But she’s a pro. She only lets out the odd naughty word on This Morning. Well, she did.’

Another agreed, insisting ‘Holly doesn’t swear.’ ‘Hang on did I miss Holly swearing,’ queried another viewer at home.

And someone else commented: ‘People saying Holly was swearing but here’s me who didn’t hear a thing.’ 

Fans have been busy debating the blink and you miss it moment, with many insisting they heard the pro presenter ‘dropping the f bomb’

Holly looked sensational as she returned to screens for the latest instalment of Dancing On Ice on Sunday.

The television presenter, 42, put on a busty display as she wore a £1,800 black velvet maxi dress with white bows and cut out detail by Rasario.

Broadcaster Holly’s garment featured a front split which left her legs on show and she wore a pair of black Jimmy Choo heels to complete her look.

Holly took to her Instagram page to share a snap of herself before this weekend’s live Movie Week episode aired.

She captioned her post: ‘Let’s go to the Movies… it’s movie week on @dancingonice… You are in for a treat! See you soon. Dress by @rasario, shoes by @jimmychoo, jewellery by @susannahlovisjewellers.’

It comes after it was reported Holly is being eyed-up for presenting roles in the US after making her way back on to UK screens.

Holly apologised in case she accidentally said a ‘naughty word’ during an interaction with her co-host Stephen Mulhern 

Others were less convinced with one tweeting: ‘I don’t think Holly said a naughty word, she nearly did 

The TV host quit her regular job on This Morning last year amid a plot to kidnap and murder her but she returned to the airwaves this month on Dancing On Ice.

It is now claimed she could head over to America for work, with the star hopeful it will also boost her lifestyle brand. 

An insider told The Sun: ‘Holly’s a free agent and for the first time in years she’s free to be courted by these huge streaming platforms.

‘A number of US networks and production companies have been interested in her for a while and she’s caught the attention of some major brands.

‘She has true star pulling power and as well as being glamorous she is a polished professional in front of the camera. It’s an exciting time in her career.’

It is claimed Holly is hoping to use any boost of exposure in the United States to push her lifestyle brand Wylde Moon, which has been compared to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop.

The source added: ‘Holly has made it no secret that she is following the Gwyneth Paltrow brand model. Launching herself Stateside could make those dreams a reality.’

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Holly for comment.

Holly looked sensational in a £1,800 black velvet maxi dress as she returned to screens for the latest instalment of Dancing On Ice on Sunday