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Who's who on tonight's Dancing on Ice

The new series of the skating competition begins on Virgin Media One and ITV at 6:30pm
The new series of the skating competition begins on Virgin Media One and ITV at 6:30pm

The first batch of celebrities will make their debuts tonight on ITV's Dancing on Ice.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are back as hosts

The new series of the skating competition, with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby as hosts, begins on Virgin Media One and ITV at 6:30pm.

Happy Mondays dancer Bez and reigning skating champion Angela Egan

Six of the competition's 12 couples will perform in week one, including Happy Mondays dancer Bez, who is partnered with reigning skating champion Angela Egan, and Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, who is partnered with Matt Evers.

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor and professional skating partner Matt Evers

Also performing live will be Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and professional Mark Hanretty and Olympian Kye Whyte with new professional Tippy Packard.

Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and professional skater Mark Hanretty

TV presenter Ria Hebden and her skating partner Lukasz Rozycki and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole and his skating partner Vanessa Bauer complete the Sunday line-up.

TV presenter Ria Hebden and her skating partner Lukasz Rozycki

Former Strictly champion Cole is hoping to follow in the footsteps of ex-Strictly dancer and Dancing on Ice 2019 champion James Jordan.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole and his skating partner Vanessa Bauer

Other celebrities taking part in the series include rugby player Ben Foden, pop star Rachel Stevens, Love Island's Liberty Poole, Paralympian Stef Reid, dancer Regan Gascoigne and The Vamps' Connor Ball.

Olympian Kye Whyte with new professional Tippy Packard

The expert judging panel includes former Olympic ice dancing champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, alongside Diversity choreographer Ashley Banjo and professional dancer Oti Mabuse, who is the newest addition.

The Dancing on Ice judges (L-R) - Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo

Mabuse, who has been on Strictly Come Dancing since 2015, has not confirmed if she will be leaving the BBC's flagship show.

Rugby player Ben Foden and his skating partner Robin Johnstone

But speaking ahead of Dancing on Ice, the 31-year-old, who has won Strictly twice, said: "Do you know what? We'll have to wait and see.

Love Island's Liberty Poole and her skating partner Joe Johnson

"For me, I am just really excited to be here on Dancing on Ice and doing what I love.

Paralympian Stef Reid and her skating partner Andy Buchanan

"You know how I am, I work by the rules, there will be an announcement made."

The Vamps' Connor Ball and his skating partner Alexandra Schauman

Mabuse has replaced actor and entertainer John Barrowman on the skating panel, who said his exit was prompted by him taking on another role on All-Star Musicals, another ITV series.

Singer Rachel Stevens and her partner Brendyn Hatfield

Dancing on Ice is on Sundays on Virgin Media One and ITV at 6:30pm.

Regan Gascoigne and his skating partner Karina Manta

Source: Press Association

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