Dancing on Ice will see some changes in this weeks show after news a professional dancer has tested positive for coronavirus.
Vanessa Bauer is unable to skate this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19, meaning Strictly professional turned DOI celeb Brendan Cole will be without his dance partner.
However, he will still be able to compete in the show as his usual partner is being replaced.
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A Dancing on Ice spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, Vanessa Bauer is unable to skate this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19. We look forward to Vanessa returning to the competition soon.
"Brendan Cole will still perform in this Sunday's show and will be partnered with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield."
Brendan said: "I am absolutely gutted that Vanessa is unable to skate this weekend. I know she would have put together another fantastic routine.
"However, and with Vanessa’s blessing I’ve been given an amazing opportunity to create something fantastic for Musicals Week with Brendyn.
"He's an exceptionally talented skater and I have no doubt we will be able to create something really special for the show! I can’t thank him enough for stepping in."
Brendan and Brendyn will skate this Sunday to Beggin' by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons from Jersey Boys as part of Musicals Week.
Vanessa said: "I’m disappointed that I have tested positive for Covid and won’t be able to perform with Brendan for Musicals Week.
"But I am excited that Brendan gets to skate and challenge himself with an incredible fellow pro and friend in Brendyn.
"I have no doubt they will absolutely smash this Sunday. I’m looking forward to returning to the competition to showcase more creative routines!"
Professional dancer Vanessa will return to the competition to skate with Brendan once her isolation period is complete.
Dancing on Ice has stringent protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of all our contributors and staff which are routinely monitored and updated to reflect the current guidelines.
Dancing On Ice airs Sundays at 6pm on ITV and ITV Hub
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