Kem Cetinay confirmed as the third contestant for Dancing On Ice 2018
LOVE Island champion Kem Cetinay will swap his sunglasses for skates as he battles it out on the new series of Dancing On Ice.
The reality TV hunk will turn up the heat on the ITV show, which is making a sensational comeback after three years.
Producers made the big reveal on their Instagram page just hours after Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker was also confirmed for the talent show on the Lorraine programme.
The show's short video post saw a beaming Kem - who is dating his Love Island co-star Amber Davies - and the words: "Yes! @kemcetinay is 100% our type on ice. Welcome to #DancingOnIce! 🙌"
One fan quickly gushed: "yessssssss!!" as another commented: "O ahaha my fave."
A third put: "Excited!! Can’t wait to watch this xx."
Earlier today, we reported how popstar Cheryl had been confirmed as the second celebrity contestant for Dancing on Ice - yet admitted she has never skated in her life.
The star-studded programme will make its long-awaited comeback late this year after broadcaster ITV revealed it would return after three long cold winters.
Originally hosted by Phillip Schofield, 54, and Holly Willoughby, 36, the series was axed in 2014 after nine series due to tumbling viewing figures.
Last week, on the same show, we reported how straight-talking judge Jason Gardiner confirmed his comeback and today, the bubbly popstar gushed over her reality TV role.
Eurovision singer Cheryl, 63, appeared on the ITV show with her band, now named The Fizz, decked out in Halloween gear.
After a performance of their new track she was revealed as the next DOI skater and confessed to host Lorraine Kelly she had only taken to the ice once when she was a youngster.
The Londoner confessed she'd suffered a few bruises and said: "I just fell over a couple of times.
"I started training yesterday and it's been such huge fun.
"I have never skated before - only when I was about 12.
"Yesterday was the first time properly."
She added: "It was hard, the things they were giving me to do."
Her big confession came after The Fizz divided Lorraine viewers with their latest upbeat track.
Meanwhile yesterday, Coronation Street favourite Brooke Vincent was confirmed as the latest contestant set to take to the ice.
The soap star, who plays Sophie Webster, joked that she had gone on a diet to fit into the tight leotards which dancers are required to wear on the show.
Speaking to Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield, who front the ITV competition, Brooke said she couldn't wait to get started.
But after kicked off her training on Saturday, the 25-year-old admitted that she was still wobbly and thought it would take a while for her to get used to being on the ice.
Brooke confessed: “I love a challenge. Ice skating - what an amazing skill. I've been trying to lose a few pounds to get in them leotards.
“Next year I can go with the girls and be like 'I can do this, I can do that' and they'll be holding onto the sides.
The show, which has been off air for three years, is known for accident prone celebrities suffering minor injuries on the ice - but that's not one of Brooke's worries.
She explained: “I started my ice training on Saturday. If I get injured at least I'll look sparkly on the way to the hospital!”
An exact air date is still to be confirmed – but all previous series’ started airing in January each year, suggesting series 10 will air from January 2018.
Ice skating legend Jayne Torvill declared the show will need to up its game as reality TV has raised the bar over the past few years.
Jason Gardiner is making his grand return to Dancing On Ice and joins the judging panel alongside some fan favourites.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean managed to swap their coaching roles for judges seats in a move that fans have been delighted by.
Ashley Banjo, the Diversity founder and Dance, Dance, Dance judge has also been confirmed to be joining the panel.
There has been quite a mixture of experts and celebs on the Ice Panel in the past.
Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner, Robin Cousins, Ruthie Henshall and Nicky Slater are often slated as the best experts from previous series.
COOL AS ICE Every winner of ITV’s Dancing on Ice so far – from Emmerdale’s Gaynor Faye to X Factor and Brookside’s Ray Quinn
But Spice Girl Emma Bunton, dance expert Louis Spence, and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts have also judges past seasons.
Michael Ball and Angela Rippon have also appeared among guest judges.
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