Dancing on Ice is back on ITV and the skating celebrities have been training hard for the gruelling challenge.

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The 11th series of the ITV deep-freeze dance show was absolute ratings gold for the channel, mainly thanks to the inclusion of reality TV legend Gemma Collins, her ongoing feud with judge Jason Gardiner, and Wes Nelson’s split with Love Island co-star Megan Barton Hanson during filming.

So who will be keeping us hooked for series 12? Here are the confirmed names for 2020 and their professional partners...

Ben Hanlin - OUT

Ben Hanlin - Key Facts

Age: 33

Professional partner: Carlotta Edwards

Known for: Magician and TV presenter

Although Ben has admitted he can't really skate, it seems he could work his magic on the ice. The presenter and street performer will certainly have some tricks up his sleeve when it comes to huge numbers on a Sunday night.

Read more about Ben here.

Perri Kiely - SECOND PLACE

Perri Kiely - Key Facts

Age: 23

Professional partner: Vanessa Bauer

Known for: Dancing in Diversity

Perri is no stranger to dancing, but he isn't too sure about the ice. The Diversity superstar will definitely have the rhythm, but he will have to work hard to impress the judges, including his former dance mate, Ashley Banjo.

Read more about Perri here.

Lisa George - OUT

Lisa George - Key Facts

Age: 49

Professional partner: Tom Naylor

Known for: Playing Beth Tinker on Coronation Street

The Grimsby-born actress has never been on the ice for about 40 years but she was game for the Dancing On Ice challenge. Lisa, who is best known for her role on Coronation Street, wanted to challenge herself before she turned 50.

Sadly, Lisa's DOI journey came to an end after after losing a skate-off against Paralympian Libby Clegg and Mark Hanretty during the programme's movie-themed week.

Read more about Lisa here.

H from Steps (Ian Watkins) - OUT

Ian "H" Watkins - Key Facts

Age: 43

Professional partner: Matt Evers

Known for: Being a part of pop group Steps

He will surely have no problem remembering his steps and this year, Ian will be making history, becoming the first celebrity to dance in a same-sex couple - much to the delight of Dancing On Ice fans across the country.

Read more about Ian Watkins here.

Maura Higgins - OUT

Maura Higgins - Key Facts

Age: 28

Professional partner: Alexander Demetriou

Known for: Love Island 2019

Maura won over the nation with her blunt humour on Love Island 2019 — and has since gone on to present an agony aunt segment on This Morning. She took on the Dancing On Ice challenge and was hoping her competitiveness would take her to victory. However, she was sent home in week 7 after a dance off with Libby Clegg.

Read more about Maura here.

Libby Clegg - THIRD PLACE

Libby Clegg - Key Facts

Age: 29

Professional partner: Mark Hanretty

Known for: Paralympian athlete

Paralympic gold medallist Libby will make history on Dancing On Ice 2020 as she is the first ever blind contestant. She said she has already achieved her ultimate goal of winning gold in Rio so wanted to challenge herself with skating.

Read more about Libby here.

Joe Swash - WINNER

Joe Swash - Key Facts

Age: 37

Professional partner: Alexandra Schauman

Known for: Acting and presenting

Cheeky chap Joe will be surely melting hearts - but not the ice - when he performs on Dancing On Ice. Having previously won I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! he certainly has the public's backing - but will it serve him well this time around?

Read more about Joe here.

Kevin KilbaneOUT

Kevin Kilbane - Key Facts

Age: 42

Professional partner: Brianne Delcourt

Known for: Being a famous footballer

Sportsman Kevin Kilbane is swapping his football boots for ice skates and although being a novice, is hoping his sporting past will help him skate his way to the crown.

Read more about Kevin here.

Caprice Bourret – OUT

Dancing on Ice Caprice

Caprice Bourret - Key Facts

Age: 48

Professional partner: Oscar Peters

Known for: Modelling and launching a fashion brand

Caprice has had a lengthy career in front of the camera, but how will she cope on the ice? She has been keeping her fans up to date on Instagram with how her training has been going and hopefully the bruises and injuries she's had already won't have an impact on her performance.

Caprice changed partners in the competition when she parted ways with Hamish Gaman for Oscar Peters.

She later walked from the show for undisclosed reasons.

Read more about Caprice here.

Lucrezia Millarini – OUT

Lucrezia Millarini - Key Facts

Age: 43

Professional partner: Brendyn Hatfield

Known for: Hosting ITV News

Newsreader Lucrezia Millarini downed her papers and donned her skates for Dancing On Ice 2020. But she was eliminated in the third week of the show.

Read more about Lucrezia Millarini here.

Trisha Goddard – OUT

Trisha Goddard - Key Facts

Age: 61

Professional partner: Łukasz Różycki

Known for: Talk show host

Beloved Trisha is always up for a challenge and weight trains every day. However, the talk show host failed to impress when she took on the Dancing On Ice challenge and was eliminated in week two.

Read more about Trisha here.

Radzi Chinyanganya- OUT

Radzi Chinyanganya - Key Facts

Age: 32

Professional partner: Jessica Hatfield

Known for: Presenting Blue Peter, Cannonball and Match of the Day Kickabout

Radzi wasn't initially supposed to take part in Dancing On Ice 2020, but the Blue Peter presenter was called in last minute to replace Michael Barrymore following his injury. He's certainly used to his sports, but his skills didn't translate to the ice and he was sadly eliminated.

Read more about Radzi here.

Michael Barrymorereplaced after injury

The '90s TV presenter returned to reality TV, 14 years after finishing second on Celebrity Big Brother.

However, his time on the show was. Although Barrymore appeared in the Christmas special, he broke his wrist after the show recorded. This forced Barrymore to pull out of the competition. He was replaced by former Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya.

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Dancing on Ice continues on ITV at 6pm on Sunday

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