The new series of Dancing On Ice might still be a long way off yet, but we’ve already met a fair few of the stars who will be taking to the ice in the new year.
ITV has been slowly revealing the 12 celebrities on next year’s line-up in a series of announcements, after first teasing all of their identities on Instagram.
Former TV presenter Michael Barrymore and Love Island finalist Maura Higgins were the first famous faces to be announced, with others following over the ensuing days.
Here are all of the skating stars confirmed so far...Michael BarrymoreWho is he? TV personality and entertainer
He says: “I’m delighted to say that I’ll be joining the Dancing on Ice line up for 2020. I’m looking forward to meeting Holly and Phil. I’m very excited... it’s performance time!”Maura HigginsWho is she?
Love Island contestant
She says: “I’ve skated once in my life for fun, so I’ve no experience at all. I’m up for the challenge. I’m more excited than scared. I’m competitive so I think that will drive me.”Kevin KilbaneWho is he? Football pundit and former player
He says: “I am going on as a total novice. I’m starting from scratch here. This is going to be a massive challenge for me. I’ve been taking it easy for the last few years since I finished (football) so let’s just see how this one goes.”Lucrezia MillariniWho is she? ITV newsreader
She says: “I’m super excited to be joining the line up for DOI! I can’t wait to get out there on the ice and start training. While the news agenda is already pretty busy these days, I know life is about to get a lot busier...with a few bruises along the way!”“H” WatkinsWho is he? Steps singer
He says: “What am I doing? I have frantically been You Tubing James Jordan and Ray Quinn. I have kids now so it’s a skill I can learn and take my kids to the ice. It’s scary and exciting and now there’s no turning back. I know I’m going to be put through my paces and that’s the name of the game.”Lisa GeorgeWho is she? Coronation Street star
She says: “I haven’t been on the ice for about 40 years. Yesterday was my first session on the ice. It was good, I really enjoyed it, I did’t fall. I was a bit scared, I was quite nervous. I can’t believe I’m 50 next year and I just thought ‘if I don’t do this now I’m never going to have the chance to do it again’.”
More names are set to be announced over the coming days, but a number of stars have already been heavily linked to the show.
They include chat show host Trisha Goddard, TV personality Joe Swash, former model Caprice and magician Ben Hanlin.
Dancer Perri Kiely is also reported to be taking part, which would bring him face-to-face with fellow Diversity member Ashley Banjo, who serves as a judge on the skating show.
This series will see a big change to the judging panel after Jason Gardiner quit, following a number of controversies involving contestant Gemma Collins earlier this year.
He has been replaced by actor and former Dancing On Ice contestant John Barrowman, who will take up a seat alongside Ashley and skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
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