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Sophie McCoid

Dancing on Ice 2020 celebrity line-up includes Michael Barrymore and Maura Higgins

Strictly Come Dancing may have just kicked off, but the first two celebrities have been already been revealed for next year's Dancing on Ice.

Michael Barrymore and Maura Higgins are the first celebrity skaters confirmed to take part in Dancing on Ice 2020 , which returns to ITV in the New Year.

Maura appeared live on This Morning to reveal the news, while Michael appeared via video message.

Michael and Maura will now don their skates, alongside 10 other celebrities, in a bid to become champion of the ice. 

Each week the 12 stars will skate live with their professional partners in a bid to impress both the panel and the viewers, who will ultimately decide who wins the show.

This year sees John Barrowman join Torvill and Dean and Ashley Banjo on the panel. 

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby once again return to present the show. 

On joining the show, Michael said:"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!"  

Maura said: "I've skated once in my life for fun, so I've no experience at all. I'm up for the challenge. I'm more excited than scared. I'm competitive so I think that will drive me."

Further reveals will take place throughout the week.

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