ITV cancels Dancing On Ice as a result of Philomena's tweet
Feb 19, 2018 18:21:24 GMT
Post by James Couplin on Feb 19, 2018 18:21:24 GMT
A spokesperson for ITV said that a Twitter use who goes by the name 'Philomena' caused executives at the channel to cancel the Sunday night show.
Philomena, who appears to be in her 50's, replied to the show's host, Phillip Schofield, slamming the show and calling it "boring this year" and announcing that she ''turned it off". While England Tonight did reach out to Philomena for comment, we have had no response. In a statement, ITV said that "the executive board committee was shocked and saddened to discover that Philomena was disappointed with the new series of Dancing On Ice".
Viewers of the show have generally praised the revival, which was last on our screens in 2014. Dancing On Ice is presented by housewives' favourite Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby every Sunday evening.
Philomena, who appears to be in her 50's, replied to the show's host, Phillip Schofield, slamming the show and calling it "boring this year" and announcing that she ''turned it off". While England Tonight did reach out to Philomena for comment, we have had no response. In a statement, ITV said that "the executive board committee was shocked and saddened to discover that Philomena was disappointed with the new series of Dancing On Ice".
"Whenever we commission a show, or try something new, we always look to social media for the public's reaction. Especially, we turn to Philomena, who we believe, epitomises a great British citizen. We were all saddened, shocked and disappointed to learn that Philomena did not like the new series, and we are working with her to improve for the next series. Both Phillip and Holly have been informed and were also devastated of the news." Spokesperson for ITV
Viewers of the show have generally praised the revival, which was last on our screens in 2014. Dancing On Ice is presented by housewives' favourite Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby every Sunday evening.