ITV Dancing On Ice contestant given show boost as 'new winner' is named

One Dancing On Ice contestant has been given a boost ahead of this Sunday's show.

Regan Gascgoine will make his debut on the ITV skating show this weekend.

And he's already being tipped as the winner of the entire 2022 series.

Only six of the celebrities line-up to take part in Dancing On Ice have skated so far.

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Sally Dynevor, Ria Hebden, Bez, Kimberley Wyatt, Brendan Cole, and Kye Whyte all laced up their skates last Sunday.

And it was Ria who found herself facing the dreaded skate-off, which will take place on Sunday night once all the other couples have performed.

One of those couples is singer and dancer Regan and professional skater Karina Manta.

And he is currently the bookies’ favourite to win the show despite only being due to make his debut on the ice rink this Sunday.

Regan, who is the son of footballing star Paul Gascoigne, has overtaken former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan for the top spot - for now.

Regan with professional skater Karina Manta (PA)

Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: "Brendan Cole has been replaced as the favourite to win this series of Dancing On Ice with the next episode just around the corner this weekend, with Regan Gascoigne the new 11/4 favourite to take the top prize.

"Cole is now 3/1 to win the show after securing the highest score in week one, while Kimberly Wyatt has shortened to 10/3 from 7/1 after an impressive first performance.

"Bez was the 33/1 rank outsider before anyone stepped foot on the ice but has had his odds slashed to 22/1 after proving popular despite picking up the lowest score of the week."

Brendan topped the leaderboard during the first show (ITV)

Meanwhile, Coral bookmakers are giving him odds of 11-4.

But it's not looking good for Coronation Street icon Sally as she places bottom of the odds at 25/1 to win the series.

Ria, who is a showbiz reporter on ITV's Lorraine, is just behind at 22/1 with her just days away from finding out her opponent and whether she'll stay in the competition.

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