The Dancing On Ice live show is in jeopardy this weekend
The contestants are 'dropping like flies'
Author: Alex RossPublished 8th Feb 2018
Already this series a number of celebrities have suffered injuries, Monty Panesar was forced to quit the show before it started after breaking his ankle, and last week Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton performed with broken ribs. But now it looks like the Dancing On Ice cast have all been struck down by a nasty virus.
According to new reports, the Dancing On Ice live show on Sunday is in jeopardy after a number of contestants have been 'dropping like flies'.
The Mirror are reporting that former Byker Grove star Donna Air, singer Lemar, Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay and professional skater Melody Le Moal are all suffering with a nasty illness.
A source said, "It’s a race against time to get fit again ahead of this weekend’s show. Not a day goes by when there isn’t someone else being laid low.
"It has never been this bad on the show, especially as it happened at the start of the series too. People have been dropping like flies."
They'll be hoping to a make a full recovery before the live show on ITV on Sunday night.
See this year's full line-up 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.
The Dancing On Ice live show is in jeopardy this weekend
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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.
Former Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker was the fourth celebrity to leave show after finding herself in the skate off with Donna Air last week.
Cheryl and her skating partner Dan Whiston found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard with a score of only 16. Despite finding herself in third place on the leaderboard with a score of 23.5, Donna Air found herself in the bottom two.
After both pairings performed again, the judges decided to keep the former Byker Grove star in the competition, sending Cheryl home.
ITV said, “The show's welcome back has exceeded our expectations and it's been fantastic to see the audience at home loving it. The recommission is a no brainer and it's brilliant for everyone involved to know it'll be back next year."
Taking to Twitter to announce the news, the message read, '#DancingOnIce is going to Havana ooh na-na 🎵 @Camila_Cabello will be performing on the ice in two weeks! 👏'.
The 'Havana' singer is set to perform on Dancing On Ice on Sunday 18th February.
Dancing On Ice continues on ITV on Sunday evening.
