NTAs: Dancing On Ice's Jayne Torvill reveals her dream contestant

Virgin Radio

7 Sep 2023, 13:34

Dancing On Ice’s Jayne Torvill has spilled the beans on who she would like to see take to some skates in the future.

Speaking with virginradio.co.uk and other press at the National Television Awards on Tuesday, the reality show judge revealed she’d like to see Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Arnold on the show.

“Over the years I’ve always said David Beckham should give it a go,” she also added.

Jayne appeared on the red carpet on Tuesday evening alongside her teen daughter Jessica Christensen.

While the star revealed Dancing On Ice’s next series is unlikely to begin filming soon, fans are already anticipating the next season of the show - especially as it will see some shake ups to its status quo.

Following the departure of Philip Scholfield earlier this year, much speculation has been made about who may become the new host of the show. Suggestions have included Stephen Mulhern, the NTAs’ recent host Joel Dommett, and Christine Lampard.

The sixteenth series of the show is due to air in January, so it is possible news on who will be taking the reins of the presenting gig may not come for another couple of months.

On the subject of rumoured contestants, there have been suggestions that former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson might be taking part. 

“ITV has approached Jesy to see if she would be interested,’ a source told The Sun.

"They have made it clear she is firmly at the top of their wish list and they’d do anything to make it happen,” they continued, adding: "She is an incredibly talented performer and would have a great presence on the ice."

Dancing On Ice will be returning to ITV in 2024.