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Megan Nisbet

ITV Dancing On Ice announces shake-up to the judging panel

Dancing On Ice is set for a big shake-up on the judging panel.

The popular ITV skating show has announced that Dame Arlene Phillips will join the new series for a one-off special.

Arlene, 78, who left the Strictly Come Dancing panel 14 years ago, will be back on our screens in a TV judging role on Sunday, February 20.

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The West End Legend will make history when she appears alongside Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Oti Mabuse later this month.

It will be the first time the show will have five judges on the panel ready to critique the celebrity skaters and their professional partners.

In an announcement, Dancing On Ice said: "We're excited to announce Arlene Phillips will be joining our ice panel for one night only, on Sunday Feb 20th for Musicals Week.

"She's a theatre icon who's choreographed everything from the West End to Broadway, so we can't wait to welcome her as a fifth judge!"

"PERFECT addition!! Can’t wait to see," commented one viewer, while another added: "Love this. Legend."

Dancing On Ice 2022 continues on Sunday when a third pairing will be voted off after taking part in the dreaded skate off.

So far former rugby union player Ben Foden and ITV presenter Ria Hebden have left the series. You can read more on this here.

Dancing On Ice returns Sunday at 6pm on ITV.

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