Popular Love Island star confirmed for Dancing On Ice

He will be great!

Published 31st Oct 2017
Last updated 3rd Nov 2017

His life changed when he was crowned the winner of Love Island 2017 with his girlfirned Amber Davies, but now Kem Cetinay will have his sights set on another prize as he's been confirmed to take part in Dancing On Ice when it returns in January 2018.

Bosses confirmed the news to their social media accounts this afternoon, and Love Island fans couldn't contain their excitement at the thought of having Kem back on their TV screens.

Sharing a video of Kem on Instagram, the caption read, 'Yes! @kemcetinay is 100% our type on ice. Welcome to #DancingOnIce! 🙌'

Fans of the reality star were quick to comment on the announcement, expressing their joy at the third appointment for the new series.

Kem himself also tweeted about the news, he wrote, 'Dancing on ice lets ave it❄️❄️❄️' sic

And it seems the 21-year-old has always been a fan of the popular skating show, way back in 2013 Kem tweeted about his excitement to watch the show when he wrote, 'I love dancing on ice' sic

Kem found fame when he appeared on Love Island in the summer. After winning over the public with his bromance with Chris Hughes, Kem went on to win the show with his girlfriend Amber Davies.

Since they left the villa in July, Kem has enjoyed new found fame and major success in his career. Not only has he attended a number of star studded events, Kem has presented Good Morning Britain, starred in his own TV show and even released his debut solo track 'Little Bit Leave It' with Chris.

After the success of the track, the pair were given a record deal with Sony Records.

Kem is the third celebrity to be announced for Dancing On Ice when it returns to ITV in 2018. Already Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent and Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker have been confirmed by bosses.

Brooke, who plays Sophie Webster in the ITV soap, admitted she's taking part in the show to challenge herself.

Meanwhile it seems Cheryl isn't a natural on the ice. The singer took to Twitter to reveal she's had her first training session and told her fans not to bet on her.

So far four judges have been confirmed for the show, including Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean as head judges, Ashley Banjo and returning judge Jason Gardiner.

When Dancing On Ice returns with** **Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield in January 2018, it will be the first time it has been on our TV screens since the show ended in 2014.

Now bosses have started to reveal contestants thick and fast, we can't wait to see which other celebrities will be on the show.

Check out the rumoured line-up below:

The new series is due to start in January 2018.