DANCING on Ice's Holly Willoughby paid a touching tribute to The Vivienne following their tragic death as the new series begins.
The RuPaul's Drag Race winner passed away last weekend at the age of 32.
The Vivienne - real name James Lee Williams - had competed on Dancing on Ice in 2023, reaching the final and finishing in third place.
As the new series began on ITV tonight, hosts Holly and Stephen Mulhern paid their own tribute to the former contestant before this year's batch of celebrities took to the ice.
Holly, 43, said: "Before we move on, like us, many of you have been saddened by the tragedy of The Vivienne’s passing last weekend.
"Now, they were a huge part of the show, making it all the way to the final in 2023 and they’ll be very sorely missed.
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"Our thoughts are with The Vivienne’s loved ones at this sad time. So sad."
Stephen, 47, agreed before the duo then moved on to introducing the first celeb to perform tonight.
However, some Dancing on Ice viewers were disappointed there wasn't more to honour The Vivienne.
Taking to X, one wrote: "Is that it for a tribute to The Vivienne a few words why can’t we at least see some dances etc #DancingOnIce."
Another added: "Was that seriously the tribute for The Vivienne they were talking about?? Hoping there’s something else later on in the show because that’s the only reason why I tuned in icl."
A third tweeted: "I thought that they might of said/done a little more when it came too paying homage too The Vivienne, showing previous clips and, or a dance routine in memory of perhaps."