These are all the Dancing On Ice contestants for 2021 - and when it could be on TV
Fans of Dancing on Ice won’t have to wait long until the show returns to their screens, with filming reportedly starting in January.
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Hide AdSo far nine celebrities have been announced as part of the 2021 line-up. Here’s everything you need to know about the new series.
When’s it on TV?
No official air date has been announced, but the show is due to start filming in January according to reports.
The new series can be expected to air some time in early 2021 on ITV.
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Like lots of TV shows, the coronavirus pandemic has affected the way Dancing on Ice will be filmed in 2021.
For the first time, there won’t be a live studio audience during filming.
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will be back to present the show.
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Hide AdThe judging panel remains unchanged with Jayne Torvell, Christopher Dean, John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo all returning.
John Barrowman told the Lorraine show that he thinks the series will come at a perfect time and that the cast will have to try harder than ever without a studio audience.
He said: “If we have to do it without an audience then so be it. It’s up to myself, Ashley, Chris and Jayne, and Phillip and Holly and everyone in the studio to bring that energy across to the audience at home.
“It will be a challenge but I think we’ll be up for it.”
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Nine celebrities have been confirmed as part of the line up for the show.
Rebekah Vardy
The TV personality and footballer’s wife is the latest star confirmed for the 2021 series.
After the announcement, Rebekah said: “I'm so ready for the sequins and full glam squad. After months of lockdown, it'll be nice to get the glam on.”
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Hide AdThe star previously appeared on the 2017 series of I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! She told Good Morning Britain that she isn’t a novice on the ice.
“My dad taught me how to stand up on a pair of skates at least when I was about 7 years old," she explained. "We used to go skating a lot when he used to pick us up after my mum and dad split up. We used to go and stay with him for the weekend.
"He used to take us to the local ice rink, so it's a really fun family thing for us to have done together. I'm really excited, actually."
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Former Olympic skier and Ski Sunday presenter is joining the lineup for 2021.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, where he confirmed the news, he said: “Ice doesn’t scare me, it’s the dancing.”
Although he did admit to some table dancing whilst wearing ski boots in après ski.
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Another former British Olympian and BBC presenter, track star Colin Jackson is set to hit the ice in 2021.
The former sprinter has dancing experience after appearing on the 2005 series of Strictly Come Dancing, and is hoping his sports background will help him out on the ice.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast he said: “can do a little bit of skating. I think with sport in itself you’ve certainly got a bit of balance and that will be transferable in this circumstance. How much dancing we’ll do, who knows?! We’ll see how the choreography goes.”
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DJ Sonny Jay is swapping his decks and headphones for a pair of skates when the show returns.
Normally heard alongside Roman Kemp and Sian Welby on the Capital Radio Breakfast Show, the DJ revealed the news on air to his co-stars.
Jay said: “I’m going to be doing Dancing on Ice! I’m so excited, I don’t know how I kept it a secret.”
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The former Neighbours actor and star of the West End will be stepping on to the ice next year.
Donovan, who rose to fame playing Scott Robinson on the soap, said: “The news is out!! I am delighted to announce I am taking part in Dancing on Ice.”
Speaking on Twitter he confessed love for winter sports, saying he can’t wait to get on the ice.
He might be one to watch….
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Another soap star is hitting the ice this year in the form of Coronation Street actor Faye Brooks.
Best known for playing Kate Connor on the ITV soap opera, the actress spoke on the Lorraine show saying: “I’m so excited! I had to meet with the team, they had to see me on the ice and there was a coach to review the basics.”
Denise Van Outen
The West End star and radio host was the third celebrity announced for the next series.
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Hide AdVan Outen has plenty of talent show experience, appearing on the first ever UK series of The Masked Singer, and she took part on Strictly Come Dancing in 2012.
Sharing the news on Instagram she said: “I am so excited to join the show that I've loved watching for years. I can't wait to meet my pro partner and get on the rink for lessons.
I feel like 2021 is going to bring a smile to all our faces with this fabulous ice show. Who doesn't love a bit of sparkle to brighten up a winter!"
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Hide AdJoe-Warren Plant
Emmerdale actor Joe-Warren Plant was the second celebrity announced as part of the new line up.
The 18-year-old, best known for playing Jacob Gallagher on the ITV soap, has come out the gates strong saying he is in it to win it.
Myleene Klass
The musician and TV presenter was the first celebrity confirmed for the Dancing on Ice 2021 series.
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Hide AdSharing the news on Twitter she said: “Guess who won’t be holding the coats by the side of the rink anymore!
I’ve always been scared my piano fingers will get sliced off! Anyway, I want to make them proud, show them I’m up for a challenge and try for a bum like Jlo.”