Dancing On Ice 2020 kicks off as Love Island's Maura Higgins glitters in gold

The class of Dancing On Ice 2020 is officially in session and Love Island’s Maura Higgins, Caprice and H from Steps are leading the pack in their fabulous first look costumes.

This year’s participants came out in force to give the first sneak peak of their skills on the ice after the announcements at the beginning of September.

Naturally though, they had to do it with a hell of a lot of glitter and style.

The women of the show, which is completed by Lucrezia Millarini, Trisha Goddard, Corrie Star Lucy George and Paralympian Libby Clegg, were dripping in jewels in co-ordinating gold outfits.

Maura, who is still fresh from her time on Love Island this summer, is trading in her bikinis for something a bit more chilly – but naturally is still looking like she’s ready for a party.

The star was the first to be announced this series, appearing from a snowglobe on This Morning to break the news.

She was shortly followed on the same episode by Michael Barrymore, who today looked suited and booted as he arrived for his photo op.

H From Steps was dressed in black-and-white and ready for action as he breaks records as the first celebrity to ever perform as part of a same-sex couple this year.

He’ll be partnered with American star Matt Evers, who last year teamed up with Gemma Collins for her stint on the show.

Joe Swash, who left I’m A Celebrity: Extra Camp this year, looked nervous but smiled through it as he arrived at the event.

The 2020 series will be getting a bit of a shake-up – after judge Jason Gardiner quit the show earlier this year.

John Barrowman has been announced as his replacement, who had previously participated on the ice as a contestant.

‘I am so excited to be returning to the Dancing On Ice family,’ John enthused. ‘Unlike most I have been through the rigorous task of skating live as a contestant in the first series.

‘This is a thrilling adventure for me and I hope to bring a Fresh, Fun and Fab-u-lous angle to the judging panel.’

Ashley Banjo will remain on the judging panel alongside Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.

Diversity star Ashley though may have to battle his heart over his head this year though – considering Perri Kiely, a member of his dance troupe, is also taking part on the series.

Are you ready to get your skates on?

Dancing On Ice starts early 2020 on ITV.  

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