These are all the Dancing On Ice contestants for 2021 - and when it could be on TV

Fans of Dancing on Ice won’t have to wait long until the show returns to their screens, with filming reportedly starting in January.

So far nine celebrities have been announced as part of the 2021 line-up. Here’s everything you need to know about the new series.

When’s it on TV?

No official air date has been announced, but the show is due to start filming in January according to reports.

The new series can be expected to air some time in early 2021 on ITV.

Are there new rules this year?

Like lots of TV shows, the coronavirus pandemic has affected the way Dancing on Ice will be filmed in 2021.

For the first time, there won’t be a live studio audience during filming.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will be back to present the show.

The judging panel remains unchanged with Jayne Torvell, Christopher Dean, John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo all returning.

John Barrowman told the Lorraine show that he thinks the series will come at a perfect time and that the cast will have to try harder than ever without a studio audience.

He said: “If we have to do it without an audience then so be it. It’s up to myself, Ashley, Chris and Jayne, and Phillip and Holly and everyone in the studio to bring that energy across to the audience at home.

“It will be a challenge but I think we’ll be up for it.”

What celebrities are taking part?

Nine celebrities have been confirmed as part of the line up for the show.

Rebekah Vardy

The TV personality and footballer’s wife is the latest star confirmed for the 2021 series.

After the announcement, Rebekah said: “I'm so ready for the sequins and full glam squad. After months of lockdown, it'll be nice to get the glam on.”

The star previously appeared on the 2017 series of I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! She told Good Morning Britain that she isn’t a novice on the ice.

“My dad taught me how to stand up on a pair of skates at least when I was about 7 years old," she explained. "We used to go skating a lot when he used to pick us up after my mum and dad split up. We used to go and stay with him for the weekend.

"He used to take us to the local ice rink, so it's a really fun family thing for us to have done together. I'm really excited, actually."

Graham Bell

Former Olympic skier and Ski Sunday presenter is joining the lineup for 2021.

Speaking on BBC Breakfast, where he confirmed the news, he said: “Ice doesn’t scare me, it’s the dancing.”