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Abbie Meehan

Dancing on Ice Musical Theatre to be guest judged by Dame Arlene Phillips this weekend

A sneak peek of the newest Dancing on Ice episode was previewed on Lorraine this morning, as Arlene Phillips takes up a spot on the judging panel.

This week is Musical Theatre time, which is perfect for the West End icon to come in as a guest judge - 14 years after she departed the show.

Speaking on the decision to have Dame Phillips back on the show, ITV said: "She has decades of dance experience under her belt which producers wanted to draw on and enhance the panel even further.

"Plus, audiences will be thrilled to see her back judging on primetime TV, just as she once was on Strictly".

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Stand-in Lorraine host Christine Lampard spoke to entertainment editor Ria Hebden about the latest episode, and discussed who is left in the competition after Love Island star Liberty Poole and partner Joe Johnson departed last week.

Dame Arlene Phillips will appear on this weekend's episode. (ITV)

Ria said Liberty played off her stumble well and added: "She did ever so well to get back up and keep going after falling, that's the hardest part."

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So, who's dancing to what this week? Here is the updated list of all the songs from musicals being used in this weekend's episode:

  • Sally and Matt - dancing to 'My Favourite Things' - The Sound of Music
  • Regan and Karina - dancing to 'You Can't Stop the Beat' - Hairspray
  • Bez and Angela - 'Bat Out of Hell' - Bat Out of Hell
  • Kimberly and Mark - 'Don't Rain on my Parade' - Funny Girl
  • Brendan and Brendyn - 'Beggin'' - Jersey Boys
  • Connor and Alexandra - 'Stars' - Les Miserables
  • Stef and Andy - 'One (Reprise) / Finale - A Chorus Line
  • Kye and Tippy - 'Consider Yourself' - Oliver!

Earlier this week, it was announced that Brendan Cole had to be matched with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield, after his original partner Vanessa Bauer contracted coronavirus.

In a tweet on the official Twitter account, Dancing on Ice have said: "Unfortunately, Vanessa Bauer is unable to skate this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19.

"Brendan Cole will still perform in this Sunday's show and will be partnered with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield."

Dancing on Ice will air this Sunday, February 20, at 6pm on ITV, so tune in to get your fix of ice-skating and musicals - what could be a better combination?

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