© Photo: Getty ImagesDancing on Ice is returning in January 2021, despite concerns the close-contact show may not go ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic. ITV confirmed that Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will be back for series 13 in the not too distant future, and although we still have a few months to wait, rumours are circling about the potential new celebrity line-up.
So who will be taking to the ice in the next series of the popular reality show? Find out all of the stars who could be competing...
Billie Faiers
Former TOWIE star Billie is the latest celeb rumoured to be joining the line-up and was reportedly spotted heading to DOI auditions back in July. If she does take to the ice rink in January, she'll be following in former co-star Gemma Collins' footsteps, who competed in 2019 with professional Matt Evers.
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© Photo: Getty ImagesWayne Bridge
No stranger to reality TV, Wayne Bridge – husband to Frankie Bridge – has already enjoyed success on I'm A Celebrity. Now, he's reportedly set to join DOI next year, with his wife – who came second on Strictly in 2014 – already claiming he'll be the one to beat. "Wayne is good at everything he does… annoyingly," she told the Daily Star. "So I’m sure he’ll be great at Dancing on Ice."
© Photo: Getty ImagesDenise van Outen
TV favourite Denise van Outen has reportedly signed a deal worth around £40,000 to appear on the 2021 series. Denise has been tipped as a frontrunner on the show, given her extensive dance and theatre experience.
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© Photo: Getty ImagesJason Donovan
Neighbours star Jason Donovan has reportedly joined the line-up, ten years after he appeared on rival show Strictly Come Dancing. If he does and we don't see a routine to Especially for You, we'll be extremely disappointed!
© Photo: Getty ImagesColin Jackson
What would a DOI line-up be without an Olympian? Another star who has already appeared on Strictly, Olympic sprinter Colin Jackson has reportedly signed on the dotted line to take part in DOI 2021. According to a report in The Sun, competitive Colin is determined to win after missing out on the glitterball trophy.
© Photo: Getty ImagesRebekah Vardy
Rebekah Vardy is reported to have auditioned for the show to escape the stress of her on-going court battle with Coleen Rooney – and is said to have scooped herself a £50,000 paycheck!
© Photo: Getty ImagesFaye Brookes
If Faye Brookes does appear on Dancing on Ice, it will be her first major TV appearance since she left Coronation Street last year. According to a report in The Sun, bosses are over the moon she's signed up for the show.
© Photo: Getty ImagesLuke Trotman
Of course, a Love Island star is rumoured to be joining the line-up, it wouldn't be DOI without one! Luke – who came second with girlfriend Siannise Fudge during LI's last series – would be following in the footsteps of previous Love Island alumni, like winner Kem Cetinay, Wes Nelson and Maura Higgins.
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© Photo: Getty ImagesDr Alex George
Could we have two Love Island stars appear on the same series of DOI? Of course we can! Alex also reportedly auditioned for the show in July, and after battling on the NHS frontline throughout COVID-19 and the tragic passing of his younger brother, DOI could be just what the doctor ordered…
© Photo: Getty ImagesBaga Chipz
We have everything crossed that RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Baga Chipz will take to the ice in January. If so, Baga would become the first drag queen to compete on the show – just imagine the costumes!
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