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Charlotte Tutton

Maura Higgins and Michael Barrymore confirmed as first Dancing on Ice 2020 contestants

Love Island star Maura Higgins and Michael Barrymore have confirmed they are on the Dancing on Ice 2020 line-up, with them the first people to officially be revealed.

The news was announced live on This Morning on Tuesday morning.

Dancing on Ice hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were first to share the big news just months ahead of the launch.

Maura was first confirmed, appearing in a snow globe, while Michael spoke in a video clip.

Speaking of joining the show, Maura revealed: "I've skated twice in my life just for fun, so I've no experience at all.

"I'm up for the challenge. I'm more excited than scared. I'm brave and competitive so I think that will drive me."

Maura Higgins has joined Dancing on Ice (ITV)

Michael said of himself being on the line-up: "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!"

He then joked: "Dave's not doing it," as he cuddled his adorable dog during the video.

Maura, meanwhile, shared her fear of "letting everyone down", after fellow Love Island stars Wes Nelson and Kem Cetinay did the series.

Michael Barrymore has also joined the Dancing on Ice line-up (ITV)

She added: "I don't go to the gym so I'm gonna struggle. My body's not gonna be ready for it."

Maura teased training would begin in October, but she was happy to finally be able to talk about it.

It comes amid the Dancing on Ice Instagram page teasing several celebrities on the line-up.

Maura was unveiled live on air (ITV)

Across the last week or so the page has dropped super cryptic images of the stars taking part.

Love Island's Maura was just one of the names heavily hinted to be on the show, with fans convinced it was her mouth and hair shown in an image.

Only parts of their bodies have featured in the images, with certain props and captions hinting at who the mystery person is.

Michael revealed all in a video clip (ITV)

Viewers have been taking to the posts to share who they think will be on the show, with Joe Swash amongst those believed to be taking to the ice in January.

Meanwhile, Coronation Street star Lisa George, who plays Beth Tinker on the ITV soap, has also reportedly signed up.

This Morning airs weekdays and Sundays at 10:30am on ITV.

 
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