Announcements for next year's Dancing On Ice are coming in thick and fast at the moment. Just earlier today we revealed that Pussycat Doll singer Melody Thornton would be taking to the rink, and NOW a Coronation Street legend has been announced as the latest celebrity.
Jane Danson, who has played Leanne Battersby on the popular soap for many years, revealed on Loose Women today (4th October) that she will be taking part in the series, and has known since July! Speaking to the panel she also revealed that she is seeing it as challenge for herself, as she will be 40-years-old next month.
However, Jane revealed she has been getting tips from some of the cast who have taken part before, including last year's contestant, Coronation Street's Brook Vincent, who took part and got all the way through to the final three!
Swipe through all the confirmed celebrities for Dancing On Ice 2019:
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1 of 13Swipe through to see which celebrities are taking part in Dancing On Ice 2019...
2 of 13Gemma Collins
Gemma Collins was one of the first celebrity skaters to be confirmed for a brand new series of Dancing on Ice 2019.
3 of 13Richard Blackwood
Richard Blackwood was announced along with Gemma Collins as one of the first celebrities to be taking part in Dancing On Ice 2019.
4 of 13James Jordan
Ballroom dancer James Jordan was the third celebrity to be announced. Speaking about the show he said, "I can dance but I'm a lot older than I used to be. People are going to probably say I've got an unfair advantage but when I got on the ice I actually shocked myself how bad I was. I want to be able to impress Torvill and Dean more than anyone else, but I'm a lot worse than I thought I'd be."
5 of 13Brian McFadden
Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden was the fourth celebrity to be announced. When asked about his involvement he said, "I'm very excited. I've already been practising out the back garden on my rollerblades and my mum says I'm a one man Torvill and Dean."
6 of 13Saira Khan
TV presenter Saira Khan appeared on The Apprentice back in 2005. She is now a panellist on Loose Women. Saira is the fifth celebrity to be announced.
7 of 13Ryan Sidebottom
International cricketer Ryan Sidebottom is the sixth celebrity to join the line-up for Dancing On Ice 2019.
8 of 13Melody Thornton
Former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton will be taking to the ice next year. The singer said, "I guess the cat's out of the bag. I'm so excited, I can't wait to see you and I can't wait to do some skating for you!"
9 of 13Mark Little
Mark Little, former Neighbours star (Joe Mangel) and comedian has been announced as the eighth celebrity to take part in Dancing On Ice.
10 of 13Jane Danson
Coronation Street actress Jane Danson, known for playing Leanne Battersby will be hoping for the same success as her co-star Brooke Vincent who took part last year.
11 of 13Saara Aalto
Saara Aalto appeared on The X Factor in 2016, now she is hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year's winner, who was The X Factor's Jake Quickenden.
12 of 13Didi Conn
Best known for playing the role of Frenchie in the iconic film Grease, Didi Conn will be taking to the ice rink for Dancing On Ice 2019.
13 of 13Wes Nelson
Love Island's Wes Nelson will be joining the line-up for Dancing On Ice 2019. Speaking about the show Wes said, "Gemma Collins is going to wipe the floor with me, I'm super intimidated. I've been looking at the line up thinking 'oh my gosh!' Of course you'll be seeing my hips on the ice and the hips don't lie!"
Also announced today, is Mark Little, former Neighbours star (Joe Mangel) and comedian. Speaking about his involvement with the show, Mark said, "How exciting this is! My skating is pretty rickety. I'll be trying to find the elegance, the strength, the smoothness. I'm a bit of a danger man, a bit of a risk taker, and I do like dancing so let's see what happens."
Dancing on Ice will return in January 2019 hosted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. The pair will be joined by judges, ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and choreographer Jason Gardiner.
Earlier this year, Brooke Vincent, Jake Quickenden and Max Evans all made it to the final after impressing the audience at home and the ice panel, however it was former The X Factor contestant Jake, who was crowned winner of the 2018 series.
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