Embarrassed Holly Willoughby caught staring at James Jordan's 'lovely bum'

The Dancing On Ice presenter was left red-faced when co-host Phillip Schofield revealed her comment about James Jordan's rear

Holly Willoughby was embarrassed on tonight's Dancing On Ice by her own co-host Phillip Schofield.

Naughty Phil told everyone in the studio and millions of viewers at home that Holly had complimented James Jordan's "lovely bum".

The former Strictly Come Dancing star left little to the imagination in his tight leggings during fairytale week.

Speaking to Prince Charming, Ashley Banjo joked: "I took 0.5 off for the leggings."

Cheeky Phillip then exposed Holly by revealing how she described James' pert behind.

Phillip embarrassed his co-host on Dancing On Ice (Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Holly was shocked by Phil's comments (Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

He said: "He turned around and Holly said 'he's got a lovely bum'."

Red-faced Holly flapped her hands at Phillip as she cried: "Don't say that."

Giggling Phil shouted: "Like two basketballs and a sock."

Holly was a little bit embarrassed (Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

James got the biggest score of the night (Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

"I didn't say that," squealed Holly while wagging her finger at Phil.

James burst out laughing and thanked Holly for her kind words.

He received the biggest score of the night and topped the leaderboard with a staggering 36.5.

James was a hit with the judges (Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Dancing On Ice viewers flocked to Twitter after seeing James' outfit.

One viewer said: "James Jordans bum was everything in that... I'm just jealous!"

"Holly said what we all thought about james just then," added another.

A third said: "Sorry James Jordan, as much as your bum was delicious in them leggings & your performance was outstanding. I have to stick with voting for Wes.. "