Dancing on Ice is returning in January 2020, and although we still have a few months to wait, the stars from the line-up are already being slowly announced! So who will be taking to the ice in the next series of the popular reality show?
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Find out all of the stars who have confirmed that they are competing and keep checking, as we will be updating this with all of the latest famous faces who will be taking part…
Caprice Bourret
Caprice is the last contestant to have been announced for the new 2020 line-up! Chatting about the exciting news on Lorraine, the model opened up about joining her fellow contestants, Michael Barrymore, Maura Higgins, Kevin Kilbane, Lucrezia Millarini, H, Lisa George, Perri Kiely, Libby Clegg MBE, Joe Swash, Ben Hanlin and Trisha Goddard. "I've got some really big news," she said. "I'm going to be on Dancing on Ice 2020! At the moment no nerves. I'm excited more than anything."
Joe Swash
Joe Swash has confirmed he will be taking to the ice for the show's new series. The former EastEnders actor was announced on Loose Women as the ninth celebrity contestant taking part and joked about his ability to make some moves on the ice.
The actor and TV presenter said: "I can't even dance on a dance floor so Dancing on Ice is just a silly idea! I've done no exercise since the baby was born. Stacey thinks it's funny." Joe continued: "I'm going to learn how to skate and I'll do it with a smile on my face."
© Photo: ITVPerri Kiely
Diversity's Perri Kiely confirmed he will join Dancing on Ice 2020 on Kiss FM Drivetime on Thursday. On joining the show, Perri said: "I've done a couple of training sessions. Not gonna lie, it's hard. It's game face." His Diversity pal Ashley Banjo is of course on the judging panel, so it will be interesting to see if he's any tougher on Perri than the other celebrity contestants...
Ian 'H' Watkins
Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins confirmed that he would be joining the show on Good Morning Britain, and joked about YouTubing James Jordan in a bid to see what was in store for him. He 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. I know I'm going to be put through my paces and that's the name of the game."
© Photo: ITVLisa George
Lisa, who is best known for her role as Beth Tinker in Coronation Street, has confirmed that she will be joining the new series, and admitted that she hasn't skated in 40 YEARS! She said: "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 didn'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'."
Lucrezia Millarini
Newsreader Lucrezia Millarini is the fourth celebrity skater confirmed to take part in Dancing on Ice 2020. On joining the show, Lucrezia said: "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!"
Kevin Kilbane
Former footballer Kevin Kilbane will be joining the show, and admitted he is a "total novice" when it comes to the ice. "I'm starting from scratch here," said the sportstar, who played for clubs including Everton and Sunderland. "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!"
Michael Barrymore
TV personality and household name Michael Barrymore, who is best known for presenting My Kind of Music and Kids Say the Funniest Things, will be giving the ice a go, and revealed how excited he was to get his ice skates on. Chatting on This Morning, he said: "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 Higgins
Maura is best known for singlehandedly saving 2019's Love Island with her penchant for sass and drama, so we can't wait to see what she's bring to the ice rink! Chatting about joining the show, she said: "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." Chatting about who she would like as a partner, she added: "I need someone strict I think, because otherwise I'll just throw a strop and lay on the floor."
Libby Clegg
The Paralympic sprinter is the eighth celebrity skater confirmed to take part in Dancing on Ice 2020. Announcing the news on Victoria Derbyshire, and joined by her guide dog, Hattie, she said: "After Rio I achieved my ultimate goal and then I thought 'what else can I do?' This opportunity came about and I couldn't pass it up. I love challenging myself and experiencing new things."
Ben Hanlin
Ben will be bringing magic to the ice in the New Year! The celebrity magician joined BBC Radio London to reveal the exciting news, though his tricks might not help him on the ice! On joining the show, Ben said "Can I ice skate? Barely. But I did say to the producers 'if I'm going to do this, can I try to do magic on ice?' I will try and attempt to put magic into the show if I can. We start tomorrow! On the ice for the very first time."
Trisha Goddard
Trisha said, 'Why not?' when asked to join the new series of Dancing on Ice! Chatting on Good Morning Britain about joining the show, she said: "I love physical stuff. Every day I bike ride, I weight train, I love any physical thing. I learnt to ski at 37, I learnt to roller blade at 42. I'm 62 in December. I thought, 'Why not?'" We can't wait to see how she gets on!
