Dancing On Ice REPLACE celebrity who was forced to quit the show
The new series starts in January
Author: Alex RossPublished 6th Dec 2017 Last updated 7th Dec 2017
Popular ice skating show Dancing On Ice returns to ITV in January 2018 after four years off, and despite the show announcing a great line-up, one celebrity has been forced to quit after picking up an injury in rehearsals.
Although the show doesn't hit our TV screens until next month, the celebrities have met their professional ice skating partners and have been getting to grips with their ice skates in the last few weeks.
Unfortunately, former England cricketer Monty Panesar has been forced to quit the show after sustaining an injury. The official Dancing On Ice Twitter account announced the news when they wrote, 'We are super sad to announce that owing to an injury sustained in training, @MontyPanesar has had to withdraw from #DancingOnIce 2018. You'll be sorely missed Monty - rest up and get better soon 💙'
Monty's replacement has now been announced, the remaining celebrities will now face tough competition from the 'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar.
The news was announced earlier today, with the message, '⛸️ @Lemar will be taking @MontyPanesar's place in #DancingOnIce 2018, skating with @lemoalmelody. What are his chances? Right about now we're 50/50... 😂🎶' sic.
Lemar, who found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002, is raring to get his skates on ahead of the new series.
The 39-year-old has enjoyed a great career in the music industry. Not only has he has seven UK top 10 singles, but he's also sold over two million albums and won two BRIT Awards.
Lemar joins the already star-studded line-up, featuring the likes of Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent, Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring, Love Island winner Kem Cetinay and former X Factor star Jake Quickenden.
See the full list of celebrities in our gallery below:
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
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Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
Candice Brown
Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show.
Cheryl Baker
Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her.
Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He'll be hoping he has the same success as he did on Love Island.
Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014.
Max Evans
Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.
Monty Panesar
English international cricketer Monty Panesar was announced, but unfortunately he has had to withdraw due to injury.
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."
Donna Air
Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited.
Perri Shakes-Drayton
British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series.
Antony Cotton
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton was the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said, "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do."
Stephanie Waring
Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring is the final name confirmed for the new series. She said, "I'm super excited to be selected or the show... I'm very nervous, it's just so much to take on but I think I'm up for the challenge."
Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
Candice Brown
Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show.
Cheryl Baker
Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her.
Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He'll be hoping he has the same success as he did on Love Island.
Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014.
Max Evans
Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.
Monty Panesar
English international cricketer Monty Panesar was announced, but unfortunately he has had to withdraw due to injury.
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."
Donna Air
Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited.
Perri Shakes-Drayton
British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series.
Antony Cotton
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton was the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said, "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do."
Stephanie Waring
Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring is the final name confirmed for the new series. She said, "I'm super excited to be selected or the show... I'm very nervous, it's just so much to take on but I think I'm up for the challenge."
Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
Fans of the show were left delighted at the weekend, when the first trailer for the news series hit TV screens.
Featuring two polar bears dancing on a block of ice, the advert reveals the show will be on ITV in January.
Check it out below:
With Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returning to host the show, the legendary Torvill and Dean will also return, but this time they will be taking a seat on the judging panel. The ice skating champions will be head judges on the show and previously admitted they will be the 'skating judges'.
Jason Gardiner and Diversity star Ashley Banjo will make up the 2018 judging panel.
