Rufus Hound has withdrawn from Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus.
The comedian previously had to sit out from the competition after coming into contact with someone with Covid-19.
However now Rufus has revealed on social media that he has the virus himself.
He will be replaced by fellow comedian Matt Richardson, who will skate with professional partner Vicky Ogden.
Rufus said it "sucks" to have had to leave the ITV show, adding that his professional partner Robin Johnstone is “human sunshine” and a “tremendous pal”.
“Unfortunately, the rules on Dancing On Ice are completely cut and dry, very strict, because they need to keep everybody on that production as safe as possible,” he said in a video he shared on Twitter.
“So it seemed like when I was just quarantining, there might be a window of opportunity for me to be able to get back to the show, a window that I now know doesn’t exist.”
Rufus impressed during his first skate of the competition, with the judges putting him straight through to week three by giving him a golden ticket in recognition of his performance.
An ITV spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that following a positive test result, Rufus Hound is unable to return to Dancing On Ice this weekend.
“Although Rufus and his partner Robin’s time on the ice has been all too brief, they can be truly proud of their achievements.
“We thank them for all their hard work and commitment to the show.”
On the announcement, Matt Richardson broke his Twitter silence by begging viewers for votes.
He tweeted: "I don’t tweet anymore really but I am breaking the rule to say plz plz vote for me so I keep my lil skates on for as long as possible".
Last month actress and singer Denise Van Outen also withdrew from the competition after she partially dislocated her shoulder during training.
Billie Shepherd also took time away from the competition following a family bereavement.
Dancing On Ice continues on ITV on Sundays at 6pm.
