Dancing On Ice CONFIRM the first two contestants for next year
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Author: Emma DoddsPublished 1st Oct 2018 Last updated 1st Oct 2018
Dancing On Ice bosses have CONFIRMED the first two celebrities for next year's show already! In an appearance on This Morning, presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield - who are also the hosts of Dancing On Ice - revealed that TOWIE legend Gemma Collins and former EastEnders star Richard Blackwood are the first two to sign up.
Swipe through to see which celebrities are rumoured to be appearing on Dancing On Ice 2019...
Wes 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.
Dancing On Ice CONFIRM the first two contestants for next year
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Lucy Fallon
Dancing On Ice bosses are also reportedly keen on signing up Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon.
Wes 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.
Richard 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.
Emma 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.
Gemma 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!
Brian 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."
Rylan 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.
Dani Dyer
After winning the fourth series of Love Island with her boyfriend Jack Fincham in the summer, Dani Dyer is in DEMAND.
Lucy Fallon
Dancing On Ice bosses are also reportedly keen on signing up Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon.
Wes 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.
Richard 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.
Emma 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.
Gemma 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!
Brian 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."
Rylan 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.
Dani Dyer
After winning the fourth series of Love Island with her boyfriend Jack Fincham in the summer, Dani Dyer is in DEMAND.
Lucy Fallon
Dancing On Ice bosses are also reportedly keen on signing up Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon.
Gemma said, "I know how hard it is. I've done my research! I am scared, I am nervous. I really want to give it a go. I love the costumes. I love fun factor!"
Richard added, "I'm training because I know they're going to put me in some tight stuff. There's going to be a lot of shape. I'm training from now!"
The presenters also confirmed that they would be returning to the show when it airs on our screens in January next year once again.
This year's series was the first Dancing On Ice since the show went on hiatus in 2014. Ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean had previously worked as trainers to the celebrities on the show, but returned this year as judges.
Former star of The X Factor and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Jake Quickenden took the crown with his professional partner Vanessa Bauer, beating competition from Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent and rugby star Max Evans.
Rumours have been swirling for weeks over who will take to the ice next year, but one celebrity has been categorically ruled out - Katie Price.
The mum-of-five has expressed interest in appearing on the show, but amidst a flurry of personal problems, TV bosses have reportedly decided not to include her in next year's line-up.
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