Dancing On Ice 2021 line-up – rumoured cast and confirmed contestants

With summer’s end on our horizon, fans are already speculating which celebs will be taking to the rink in 2021’s Dancing On Ice series.

The hit ITV show is set to have beloved hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield return, as filming for the long-running entertainment show is reportedly set to kickstart in January.

Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo are also expected to return to judging duties.

Rumours have been soaring about which familiar faces we’ll see lacing up their skates.

And with the coronavirus pandemic throwing the entertainment world into chaos over the last few months, ITV bosses are reportedly looking to make next year’s skating extravaganza the best yet.

Below, we take a look at some of the celebrities that were spotted heading to Dancing On Ice’s auditions back in July…

Denise van Outen

Denise Van Outen has reportedly signed up to take part in the next series of Dancing On Ice.

The 46-year-old, who took part in The Masked Singer last year, has reportedly signed a deal worth around £40,000.

ITV bosses are said to be thrilled that they have been able to sign her and reckon that she will be popular with viewers.

A source told the Daily Star Sunday : “After some top-secret negotiations, Denise was offered the chance to take part and she jumped at the chance.

“She’s signed a deal worth around £40,000.”

Denise has been tipped as a frontrunner on the show, given her extensive dance and theatre experience.

Another insider also told the publication: “Denise is going to have the edge on many of the other celebrities because she has plenty of experience of performing.

“However, there is no guarantee she will be able to skate well, so anything could happen.”

She appeared in Dancing On Ice’s rival show Strictly come Dancing back in 2012 and was partnered with James Jordan.

Jason Donovan

Neighbours star Jason Donovan has reportedly also been confirmed as the first celebrity to be starring on the show next year.

The 52-year-old has reportedly joined the line up, ten years after he appeared on Strictly Come Dancing.

Jason has enjoyed a successful music career as well as starring in a number of musicals, including playing the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

A source told The Sun : “Jason is a great signing for the show as he has plenty of star power. He knows how to dance but if he thinks it’ll be any help once he’s on the ice he has another thing coming.

“He’s hoping to rank higher in this show than he did on Strictly, he just needs to find out if he can stay upright once he has his skates on.”

Colin Jackson

Colin Jackson is another celeb to have reportedly signed up to take part in Dancing On Ice next year.

The Olympic sprinter – who got to the final of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2005 – is keen to put his skates on and show the world his dance moves.

Speaking to The Sun, a source claimed that Colin, 53, is looking forward to dancing his way to the final once more.

The source said: “Colin is a real coup for Dancing On Ice as they already know he has moves.

“But being on skates means he’s unlikely to have any advantage over other contestants as it’s a tricky surface to master.”

The source added: “After Colin missed out on the glitterball trophy he’s keen to get his hands on the Ice version of it. Knowing just how competitive he is, he’s definitely one to watch out for.”

Rebekah Vardy

Rebekah Vardy has reportedly landed a big money deal to be a contestant on Dancing On Ice amid her reported £1 million court case against rival WAG, Coleen Rooney.

The 38-year-old mother-of-five – who is married to 33-year-old football ace Jamie Vardy – is said to be getting a £50,000 pay cheque to star in the upcoming 13th season of Dancing On Ice.

The star is said to have auditioned for a role on the show as a means of escaping the stress of the ongoing Wagatha Christie trial – which saw Becky and 34-year-old rival Coleen, wife of footballer Wayne Rooney, launch legal action against each other amid accusations Rebekah leaked Coleen’s private life details to the press.

A source told The Sun on Sunday of the Dancing On Ice casting: “Landing Becky is a huge coup. She’ll bring star quality to their line-up and interest from footie fans.

“Of course viewers will be watching for any references to Wagatha Christie.”

The star is said to be keen to make a return to the spotlight after featuring on I’m A Celeb back in 2017.

The source said: “She can’t live under a shadow forever and wants to remind people she’s a fun mum.”

Faye Brookes

Faye Brookes is reportedly the latest celebrity to sign up for ITV’s Dancing On Ice.

It has been a year since the 33-year-old actress left Coronation Street and will be her first major TV appearance since walking away from the cobbles, where she had played Kate Connor.

Faye was due to fly Down Under in 2018 after signing up for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! but it was scuppered due to personal heartache following the collapse of her relationship with singer Gareth Gates.

Faye had been seeing the Pop Idol star for a while but they parted ways and she was not in the right place for the trials and tribulations of jungle life on the ITV show.

She will reportedly be starting rehearsals on ice ahead of the first live shows in January 2021.

A source told The Sun : “Faye will bring the glamour to the ice and DOI bosses are over the moon she’s chosen to put her skates on this year.”

The source added that her acting skills are “sure to impress the judges in the performance stakes.”

Luke Trotman

Love Island fan favourite Luke Trotman, 23, is yet another rumoured contender for next year’s DOI series.

He was spotted heading to auditions for the series back in July, leading fans to believe that he may be appearing on our screens in January.

Pulling up to the auditions with girlfriend Siannise Fudge – with whom he came second during Love Island’s last series – Luke’s eagle-eyed fans believe that Luke might be taking his famous TikTok dance moves to the ice.

Luke would be following in the footsteps of previous Love Island alumni, like winner Kem Cetinay, Wes Nelson and Maura Higgins.

Dr Alex George

After bravely battling on the NHS frontline amid the coronavirus pandemic, it seems as though Dr Alex George might be showing us his skating moves in January.

The former Love Island star was spied arriving to auditions in July, as fans believe Alex might be a contestant on the hit show.

The A&E doctor occasionally appears on This Morning and Good Morning Britain as a medical correspondent, and hosts his own podcast – The Waiting Room.

Wayne Bridge

Wayne Bridge – who is married to The Saturdays star Frankie – is hoping to swap his football boots for a pair of skates.

The 39-year-old retired England player wouldn’t be the first footballer to take to the ice on the show, with David Seaman, Lee Sharpe, Graeme Le Saux and Kevin Kilbane taking part in previous years.

Wayne has previously tackled the I’m A Celebrity jungle, so it would be interesting to see how he copes with the ice.

His wife Frankie has previously taken part in Strictly, so maybe she can give him some dancing tips.

Billie Faiers

The Mummy Diaries star – who is featured on the reality TV show with sister Sam – was spotted heading to auditions back in July for Dancing On Ice.

The former TOWIE star had previously survived the Big Brother house – so her background could be a beneficial factor to giving her a flying start on the ice.

Billie would be following in fellow co-star Gemma Collins footsteps, as Gem competed in 2019 with professional Matt Evers.

Olivia Bentley

Made In Chelsea star Olivia Bentley could potentially be lacing up her skates next year.

She’s been a recurring telly star on our screens for years, from MIC to Celebs Go Dating, it’s safe to say that Dacning On Ice is well within her comfort range.

Could she be hopping on over to ITV to take part in the skating extravaganza?

Denise Lewis

Olympic heptathlon Denise Lewis was also spotted heading to the auditions earlier this year.

The track and field athlete and sports presenter would clearly be a force to be reckoned with on the ice.

The 47-year-old wouldn’t be the first athlete to take part on the show, with Dame Kelly Holmes, Steve Backley, swimmer Sharron Davies and gymnast Beth Tweddle taking part in previous series.

She’s got a real advantage of being a pro athlete behind her, as competitiveness, durability and patience are all factors that go into making the perfect Dancing On Ice contstant.

Mark Foster

Fellow Olympian Mark Foster may also be another athlete giving it a shot on the ice.

The swimmer has represented our nation numerous times, and could be gunning for glory once more on the ITV show.

Mark – who is yet another Strictly alumni – was spotted heading to the auditions for the show earlier this year, making him the second Olympian rumoured to take part.

Would Mark be able to hold it down on the ice?

Fallon Sherrock

Darts champ Fallon Sherrock may also be giving us some major skating moments.

She’s a pro when it comes to stepping up to the oche, but could her skillset be beneficial to winning on the rink?

Fallon was among the celebs headed to auditions back in July, so we may be seeing her on our screens in January.

Vicki Michelle

Vicki Michelle, of ‘Allo! ‘Allo! fame – who at 69 is believed to be the oldest of the hopefuls, was also spotted at the auditions.

The comedy actress has a long CV when it comes to reality TV and gameshows, but she’s best known for starring in the sitcom with Gordon Kaye.

Though her age might seem like it could hold her back, Vicki has proved numerous time that she’s in fact capable of whatever she sets her mind to.

Rufus Hound

Actor, comedian and former Celebrity Juice regular Rufus Hound could also be getting his skates on.

There’s no doubt he’d certainly entertain us on the ice, and it’s looking pretty likely he’s taking part as he was seen heading into the ice rink back in July.

But does his toolbox have more to offer than a good sense of humour? We hope to see him skate circles around the others.

Lisa Maxwell

This Morning regular Lisa Maxwell was also spotted at auditions for the show.

She’s best known for her roles as Samantha Nixon in The Bill and Naomi in EastEnders.

But her CV is an impressive one, as she’s also starred in Hollyoaks as Tracey Donovan.

Could Lisa be looking for a new challenge on the ice?

Baga Chipz

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Baga Chipz is hoping to build on her Celebrity MasterChef stint.

The drag queen could be twirling before our eyes very soon.

Baga could become the first drag queen to compete on the show, after she was reportedly spotted heading to auditions for the comp.

Since appearing on the first series of the UK drag competition, Baga Chipz has competed on Celebrity MasterChef, Pointless Celebrities, CelebAbility and appeared on X Factor : Celebrity.

From watching Drag Race, we can safely assume that drag queen Baga Chipz would be more than comfortable with the glittering wardrobe department and impressive dance moves on the show.

Gentlemen, start your engines, and may the best woman win…

Stephen ‘Sketch’ Porter

Tattoo Fixers star Stephen “Sketch” Porter could also be set for a place on the ITV show.

The tattoo artist could be showing off a very different set of skills if he makes it into the cast.

He might have a hidden ice skating talent we don’t know about, which makes him a dark horse if he gets into the show.

Sketch was among the celebs turning up for the auditions, so we could be putting his skating skills to the test very soon.

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