Schofield praises his female co-hosts

Phillip Schofield has spoken of his admiration for his female co-presenters.

The popular host is delighted to be working with children's TV star Holly Willoughby on Dancing On Ice.

"She's a real sweetheart," he told The Mirror. "This is her first big Saturday-night gig. She has a hellish day because in the mornings I see her up to her eyes in custard pies, chocolate and gunk but she looks gorgeous by night-time."

However Schofield has added that he sees his This Morning co-host Fern Britton as the real sex symbol.

"She's a sexy girl - there's no two ways about it," he revealed. "There's something about that cheeky glint in her eyes that men find very attractive. I have a great relationship with Fern. We skate on the edge of being naughty and share the same wicked sense of humour."