Dancing On Ice CONFIRMS eighth star to join line up ⛸
The hit series will return to ITV in January 2020, with training beginning in October. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will return to the rink to host the series, announcing the first two names taking part in the series on This Morning.
Check out the names confirmed to take part in the series so far, as well as those rumoured to be taking part, below. Maura Higgins – CONFIRMED Love Island star Maura Higgins was the first name to be confirmed for the 2020 line-up. The 28 year old joined Phillip and Holly in the This Morning studio on Tuesday to announce her participation in the series. She said: "I've skated once in my life for fun, so I've no experience at all. I'm up for the challenge.Michael Barrymore – CONFIRMED Veteran television host Michael Barrymore will make his big on-screen comeback as part of the line-up. Michael, 67, appeared on Piers Morgan's Life Stories earlier this years, with fans quick to call for him to make a permanent return to screens. On joining the line-up, he said: "I'm delighted to say that I'll be joining the Dancing on Ice line up for 2020.Kevin Kilbane – CONFIRMED Retired footballer Kevin Kilbane was the third celebrity skater confirmed to take part in Dancing on Ice 2020, which returns to ITV in the New Year. Kevin, 42, appeared live on Talksport Radio to reveal the news, joining Michael Barrymore and Maura Higgins in the line up. The ex Everton winger and defender will now don his skates, alongside eleven other celebrities, in a bid to become champion of the ice."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 Millarini – CONFIRMED Newsreader Lucrezia Millarini is the fourth celebrity skater confirmed to take part in Dancing on Ice.She was announced on Dancing on Ice's official Instagram, and on joining the show, she said: "I'm super excited to be joining the line up for DOI!"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!" Ian 'H' Watkins AKA H from Steps – CONFIRMED Steps singer H will be using his group dance experience to 5,6,7,8 on the ice this year. The blond 43 year old singer is tipped to be a "hilarious" addition to the show, and revealed he had auditioned for the show three times. On joining the show, H said: "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.Lisa George – CONFIRMED Coronation Street actress Lisa George, 49, admitted she has a little bit of experience at skating but hasn't properly done it for 40 years. The actress, who plays Beth Tinker on the ITV soap, is said to be "really popular" with soap fans, which makes her a great signing for the show. The blonde actress will join a number of Corrie names who have swapped the cobbles for something slightly more slippery, including Jane Danson, Antony Cotton and Brooke Vincent. Perri Kiely – CONFIRMED Dancer Perri Kiely, 23, who found fame when he won Britain's Got Talent as part of popular dance troupe Diversity, has joined the celebrity line-up for Dancing On Ice this year. Perri will have a familiar face on the show, as his former fellow dance group member, Ashley Banjo, 30, is part of the judging panel. Despite this risk of conflict of interest between Perri and Ashley, the ITV programme's bosses are said to be "over the moon" to have Perri join the show, according to The Sun Online. On joining the show, Perri said "I've done a couple of training sessions. Not gonna lie, it's hard. It's game face." Libby Clegg MBE – CONFIRMED Paralympian Libby Clegg MBE was the eighth star confirmed to take to the rink, appearing on BBC's Victoria Derbyshire to announce her participation."This opportunity came about and I couldn't pass it up. I love challenging myself and experiencing new things." Libby won a gold medal in the 100m T11 at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, during which she also broke the world record. She suffers from Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy, a deteriorating eye condition, and is registered blind. Trisha Goddard - RUMOURED TV presenter Trisha Goddard, 61, who's best known for her morning talk show of the same name, is said to have signed up to the skating show earlier this week, according to The Sun Online. This rumours come despite Trisha saying she wouldn't "risk" doing shows such as Dancing On Ice or I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2018. When asked if viewers could expect her on Dancing On Ice anytime soon, she told The Sun at the time: "I've been asked to do all those shows, but after my breast cancer I'd never risk it. "I'm on medication and my immune system is low, which means I couldn't risk even an insect bite, so couldn't go into the jungle." Trisha was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 but managed to beat the disease after undergoing treatment. Joe Swash – RUMOURED Joe Swash is rumoured to be taking part in the new series of the hit show after fans believe they spotted him in one of the series teasers. The teaser image shows a star similar to those won on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! peeping out of the pocket of a jacket. Red chest hair is also seen in the image, as well as a freckled hand, lead many to comment Joe's name under the post. One even suggested his inclusion on the line up could be the reason behind him stepping down from his role on I'm A Celebrity's spin off show Extra Camp this year. Caprice – RUMOURED American model Caprice, 47, is believed to have secretly been meeting with show bosses ahead of the next series."They think she'd be a great addition and will definitely add some glamour.Ben Hanlin – RUMOURED Comedy magician Ben Hanlin is tipped to join the line-up — seemingly replacing Kelvin Fletcher. Kelvin was due to take part in the 2020 series but was snapped up by Strictly Come Dancing after Jamie Laing pulled out due to injury. A source told The Sun Online: "Ben is absolutely thrilled because this is his biggest break in TV and marks a huge showbiz comeback for him. "He fronted three series of ITV2's Tricked but he hasn't been on telly for a while now. To say he's excited is an understatement. He can't wait to bring some magic to the show."
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