While Dancing on Ice returns for a brand new series this weekend, the show's infamous judge will be nowhere to be seen.
Yes, while his judging colleagues Torvill & Dean and Ashley Banjo are back on the panel for 2020, Jason isn't.
Jason has had his fair share of spats over the years on Dancing on Ice , including a live on air clash with coach and former judging colleague Karen Barber and a heated argument with contestant Gemma Collins last year, when she accused him of "selling stories" on her.
But there won't be an opportunity for any further controversy this year as Jason has been replaced by John Barrowman who will join the show to judge this year's
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning, ITV, added “John’s quick wit, inimitable talent and all round fabulous personality make him the perfect addition to Dancing on Ice’s all star panel and we’re looking forward to seeing him bring his own brand of sparkle to the show.”
But pouring cold water on claims he'd been fired from the show, outspoken judge Jason told his Instagram followers " Jason revealed that after more than 10 years on the show, it was time to leave.
He said: “I know there’s been a lot of speculation about me on Dancing On Ice and I wanted to set the record straight. I’ve been an original judge on show since 2006.
“After all these years I feel its time for me to say goodbye to my judging role and to return to things I’ve put on the back burner. We’ve had a lot of laughs over the years and I’ve loved working with all of you.
