Denise Van Outen has signed up to take part in the next series of Dancing On Ice, it has been reported.
The 46-year-old, who took part in The Masked Singer last year, has reportedly signed a deal worth around £40,000.
ITV bosses are said to be thrilled that they have been able to sign her and reckon that she will be popular with viewers.
A source told the Daily Star Sunday : "After some top-secret negotiations, Denise was offered the chance to take part and she jumped at the chance.
"She’s signed a deal worth around £40,000."
Denise has been tipped as a frontrunner on the show, given her extensive dance and theatre experience.
She appeared in Dancing On Ice's rival show Strictly come Dancing back in 2012 and was partnered with James Jordan.
However, her previous stage experience caused controversy among viewers, who claimed that she had an unfair advantage.
The pair were runners-up with Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev while athlete Louis Smith won that year with Flavia Cacace.
More recently, Denise has been appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox with her boyfriend Eddie Boxshall.
Another insider also told the publication: "Denise is going to have the edge on many of the other celebrities because she has plenty of experience of performing.
"However, there is no guarantee she will be able to skate well, so anything could happen.”
*Dancing On Ice returns in January on ITV
