Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's tension throws Dancing On ...

THE growing tension in Holly and Phil’s partnership has thrown their Dancing on Ice presenting role into doubt.

The long-term pairing’s deteriorating relationship has already sparked concerns on their flagship daytime show This Morning — and now ITV bosses fear it will spill over on to the rink.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's growing rift has thrown doubt in their Dancing on Ice presenting roleCredit: Rex ITV bosses fear their deteriorating relationship 'cannot be brushed under the carpet' and could spill over on to the rinkCredit: Rex

A source said: “Holly and Phil are the shining stars of Dancing on Ice, but if they aren’t getting on there are fears it won’t work.

“Dancing on Ice is a huge ITV show and it draws in around four million viewers per episode.

Both Holly and Phil are complete professionals and neither of them would ever let on there was an issue on screen.

“But now the issues in their working relationship are out in the open, it cannot be brushed under the carpet.”

Yesterday, The Sun revealed Holly had made it clear to This Morning bosses she wants to stay if Phil leaves.

Insiders told how the pair’s once close professional relationship had started to deteriorate.

A source added: “It’s far from an ideal situation.

“All anyone at ITV wants is for it to be resolved quickly and for Holly and Phil to be happy.”

Phillip Schofield exclusively opened up to The Sun after the pair looked ill-at-ease on This MorningCredit: ITV