Two brand-spankin'-new Dancing on Ice 2019 contestants have been confirmed following the news that Gemma Collins and Richard Blackwood will be joining the show next year.
Both Gemma and Richard were announced as contestants on the ITV telly show by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield yesterday (October 2nd), and they're set to be joined by former Westlife star Brian McFadden and seasoned ballroom dancer James.
James - husband of Strictly Come Dancing star Ola Jordan - was first announced today, though some fans are already claiming he could be at an unfair disadvantage due to his experience. One Twitter user said: "Surely being a choreographer @The_JamesJordan will have a slight advantage of picking up routines quicker and know how to extend and perform to a high standard."
See which other celebs are rumoured to be appearing on the show:
Dancing On Ice 2019 rumoured line up
1 of 8Wes Nelson
After being a massive hit with viewers when he appeared on the 2018 series of Love Island, Dancing On Ice bosses want Wes Nelson on the show.
2 of 8Richard Blackwood
Dancing On Ice bosses sent fans of the show into a frenzy by teasing a celebrity for the 2019 series on their Instagram page. Although nothing has been confirmed, fans are convinced it is EastEnders actor Richard Blackwood.
3 of 8Emma Atkins
Another tease by bosses has led fans to believe that Emmerdale actress Emma Atkins, who plays the role of Charity Dingle, is also appearing on the show.
4 of 8Gemma Collins
Bosses are reportedly very keen to land Gemma Collins on the show! A source close to the show said ITV bosses have made Gemma a 'big offer' and they are confident she will be one of the first names to sign for the 2019 series.She is the Queen of reality TV after all!
5 of 8Brian McFadden
Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden has reportedly 'signed up' for the show. A TV insider said, "Brian is about to sign on the dotted line and is really looking forward to being part of the show."
6 of 8Rylan Clark-Neal
Following his stints on both The X Factor and Big Brother, Dancing On Ice bosses are keen to sign ITV favourite Rylan Clark-Neal.
7 of 8Dani Dyer
After winning the fourth series of Love Island with her boyfriend Jack Fincham in the summer, Dani Dyer is in DEMAND.
8 of 8Lucy Fallon
Dancing On Ice bosses are also reportedly keen on signing up Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon.
Many Dancing on Ice fans are loving the signing, though; with one tweeting: "Anyone moaning about James Jordan having an unfair advantage coz he’s already a dancer can jog on. For the same reason #SCD would be crap if everyone was really rubbish from the beginning, the same applies to #DOI."
Meanwhile - as his former bandmates in Westlife tease a potential comeback - Brian McFadden will be swapping that infamous key-change-stool-to-standing move for a pair of skates.
While some fans claimed the star must be 'skint,' others were loving the signing. One Twitter user said: "Redeemed yourself after GC yesterday. Good luck Brian."
We can't wait to see who else is lined up (though we still kinda wish Katie Price was doing it, tbh.)
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