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Saffron Otter

First celebrity contestants for Dancing on Ice 2020 revealed

ITV has announced the first two celebrities who are taking part in Dancing On Ice 2020.

TV personality Michael Barrymore and Love Island's Maura Higgins are the first two confirmed skaters who will take to the ice next year.

Returning in the New Year, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will once again be fronting the dancing competition. 

But there will be a whole new line up of 12 celebrity contestants donning their skates to become champion of the ice.

Maura appeared live on This Morning to reveal the news, while Michael appeared via video message.

On joining the show, Michael said: "I'm delighted to say that I'll be joining the Dancing on Ice line up for 2020. I'm looking forward to meeting Holly and Phil. I'm very excited...it's performance time!"

Maura added: "I've skated once in my life for fun, so I've no experience at all. I'm up for the challenge. I'm more excited than scared. I'm competitive so I think that will drive me."

Love Island's Maura Higgins is taking part in Dancing on Ice this year (ITV Plc)

Each week, the contestants will skate live with their professional partners in a bid to impress both the panel and the viewers, who will ultimately decide who wins the show.

This year sees John Barrowman join Torvill and Dean and Ashley Banjo on the panel. 

Further reveals will take place throughout the week.

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