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DOI ‘signs ITV presenter Lucrezia Millarini and Corrie’s Lisa George for new series’

The new series will return early next year

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ITV presenter Lucrezia Millarini and Coronation Street actress Lisa George are reportedly lined up for the new series of Dancing On Ice.

The new series is expected to return early next year and a string of names have already been thrown into the mix, including Joe Swash, Perri Kiely and Ian ‘H’ Watkins.

Now, reports have claimed newsreader Lucrezia, 43, will take to the ice rink in January.

Lucrezia Millarini
Lucrezia will reportedly taking to the ice rink (Credit: ITV)

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A source told The Sun: “Lucrezia can’t wait to get onto the ice and is looking forward to trying something new and out of her comfort zone.

“Bosses think she’s a natural in front of camera and will be a big success on next year’s show.”

On Sunday, the Dancing On Ice’s official Twitter page teased a celebrity and fans were convinced it was Lucrezia.

The photo showed a brunette female holding up a card with a question mark printed on it.

The post was captioned: “We wonder what headlines this celeb will be making on the ice?”

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We wonder what headlines this celeb will be making on the ice? 🤔 #DancingOnIce

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One person commented: “Lucrezia Millarini?” while another said: “That’s Lucrezia Millarini!”

A third wrote: “Lucrezia Millarini it looks like.”

Meanwhile, soap actress Lisa – who plays Beth Tinker in Corrie – is reportedly joining Lucrezia in the line-up.

An insider told The Sun: “Lisa’s really popular with soap fans so Dancing boss think she’ll be a great signing.

“All of her cobbles castmates will be backing her on the show.”

Coronation Street's Lisa George
Lisa is the latest Corrie star reportedly taking to the ice rink (Credit: Wenn)

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A rep for Dancing On Ice told us: “At this point any names linked to Dancing on Ice 2020 are pure speculation and we will be confirming our line up in due course.”

The actress would be following in the footsteps of her soap co-star Jane Danson, who appeared on the ITV skating show last year.

Meanwhile, both Antony Cotton and Brooke Vincent have also previously swapped the cobbles for the ice rink.

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)

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