Dancing on thin ice! Billie Faiers, Phillip Schofield and Jason Donovan break coronavirus rules as they get into taxis without masks following launch show

The Dancing On Ice cast were seen breaking coronavirus rules when they piled into taxis following the launch show on Sunday, without wearing masks. 

Host Phillip Schofield, 58, Billie Faiers, 31, Jason Donovan, 52 and Lady Leshurr, 32, were just some of the famous faces seen without masks on as they travelled home.  

Holly Willoughby, 39, did wear a mask as she spoke on the phone in the back of her car, as did Phillip’s cab driver.

Dancing on THIN ice! Billie Faiers, Phillip Schofield and Jason Donovan broke coronavirus rules as they piled into taxis without masks following the launch show on Sunday 

You OK? The government states that failure to wear a mask in a taxi or private car is in breach of the law and could be punishable with a fine and while Schofe’s driver wore one, he did not 

Denise Van Outen, 46, wore her mask hanging off one ear as she tucked into a packet of crisps. 

The government states that failure to wear a mask in a taxi or private car is in breach of the law and could be punishable with a fine.

People with face mask exemptions are permitted to ride without one.

The website states: ‘In England you MUST wear a face covering on public transport (aeroplanes, trains, trams and buses), taxis and private hire vehicles.

Needs to be on both ears: Denise Van Outen, 46, wore her mask hanging off one ear as she tucked into a packet of crisps

Resting: She was pictured looking deep in thought as she prepared for her taxi ride home

‘You are expected to wear a face covering before entering any of these settings and must keep it on until you leave unless there is a reasonable excuse for removing it.

‘You should also wear a face covering… where social distancing may be difficult and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.’ 

The Mayor of London’s website states: ‘If using taxi and private hire services, please use a face covering, carry a hand sanitizer and wash your hands before and after you travel. 

‘The latest Government advice is that, although face coverings are unlikely to prevent you from getting the virus, they could help prevent you from giving it to others. 

No mask: People with face mask exemptions are permitted to ride without one but it’s unknown if Jason Donovan has exemption because he too rode without a face covering 

Priorities: He had a deliveroo takeaway in hand, but that was all he thought about

Save our NHS: Lady Leshurr kept a low profile under a cap and hoodie but still, no mask was worn 

Leading the way: Host Holly Willoughby did wear a mask, even when taking a phone call 

Taking no chances: She was surrounded by lots of belongings as she made sure she was safe in the car 

You MUST wear a mask on public transport…

The government states that failure to wear a mask in a taxi or private car is in breach of the law and could be punishable with a fine.

People with face mask exemptions are permitted to ride without one.

The website states: ‘In England you MUST wear a face covering on public transport (aeroplanes, trains, trams and buses), taxis and private hire vehicles.

‘You are expected to wear a face covering before entering any of these settings and must keep it on until you leave unless there is a reasonable excuse for removing it.

‘You should also wear a face covering… where social distancing may be difficult and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.’ 

‘Face coverings are particularly important where social distancing is hard to maintain.’

While some are exempt from wearing masks, it’s unlikely this rule applies to the whole cast. 

MailOnline has contacted a spokesperson for Dancing On Ice for comment.  

The show is already embroiled in a fixing row after fans lashed out at the show for underscoring celebrity contestant Lady Leshurr and sending her through to next week’s skate-off.

The popular ITV talent show returned with a new crop of stars on Sunday evening as the 13th series launched at a COVID-19 secure at Bovingdon Airfield in Hertfordshire. 

But a fraction of viewers were unhappy after the rapper was awarded a collective score of 25 from judging panel following her debut skate with pro partner Brendyn Hadfield – despite other contestants receiving similar scores. 

The upset was exacerbated by comedian Rufus Hound winning a golden ticket to the show’s much-anticipated musicals week, despite only winning a score of 23.5 for his video game inspired routine. 

Taking to Twitter, one unhappy viewer wrote:  ‘@LadyLeshurr was by far the best tonight, was underscored and doesn’t deserve to be in the skate-off! I hope them judges see sense next week and keep the Queen in.’

While a second raged: ‘#DancingOnIce is a fix this year!! How did Rufus get the golden ticket first [of] all? And how is Lady Leshurr out? What on earth lol.’ 

Bottom two: Dancing On Ice is already embroiled in a fixing row after fans lashed out at the show for underscoring celebrity contestant Lady Leshurr and sending he through to next week’s skate-off

Controversial: Rufus Hound slammed the Government over the recent free school meals scandal after winning a golden ticket to the show’s musicals week on Sunday evening 

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