Olympic gold medalist and Strictly star Greg Rutherford is reportedly next in line to join the upcoming cast of Dancing On Ice.
As names for the upcoming series are announced, The Sun claims that Rutherford, 36, will be putting on his skates to take part in the ITV show.
The latest role comes seven years after the retired athlete appeared on Strictly. It also follows a shoulder injury that has ruled him out of the 2022 Winter Olympics due to his dream of joining the British bobsled team.
Insiders told the publication: “Greg was disappointed after his Olympic dreams were dashed, but it basically cleared his calendar and when the Dancing On Ice offer came he decided to have a chat to his bosses.”
“As an athlete, he loves having something to focus on and a project to train for. So this will give him something to channel his competitive spirit into…”
He’s a winner! Olympic gold medalist and Strictly star Greg Rutherford is reportedly next in line to join the upcoming cast of Dancing On Ice
Dance it off: As names are announced for the upcoming series, The Sun claims Greg, 36, will remain on his skates to take part in the ITV show
Court! Greg has an MBE, six gold medals and was named Celebrity Masterchef
“Ice skating is arguably more athletic than ballroom dancing, so Greg should really get his money’s worth on the show. “He’ll be putting in a lot of hours training and focusing on going all the way.”
Greg has an MBE, six gold medals and was named Celebrity Masterchef.
The news comes hours after it was confirmed that Love Island legend Amber Davies was the latest contestant to sign up for Dancing On Ice.
S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt was the third star announced to be taking part in the show the day before.
The 26-year-old reality star joins previously announced contestants, soap star Claire Sweeney and world champion boxer Ricky Hatton MBE.
Amber, who won Love Island with Kem Cetinay in 2017, made the announcement on Lorraine on Friday.
She said: “I would definitely say I’m an adrenaline junkie, but as I get older I get more and more nervous and I hope I can keep it under control. I don’t want the adrenaline to get the better of me.”
“I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve skated. When I was younger, I dreamed of being on stage, so my parents said, “Just in case you can’t go”… “It’s too dangerous.” 
Exciting: The news comes hours after it was confirmed that Love Island legend Amber Davies was the latest contestant to sign up for Dancing On Ice
On screen: Amber won Love Island in 2017 alongside Kem Cetinay, who also starred on the show
“I’m turning 27 next week and I still asked her for permission!” “I’m going to have a great professional that I don’t know yet.”
And Amber is determined not to play it safe in the competition.
She said, “I would love to do this headbanger the first week if I can!”
“I will wear a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads until the first show.”
The TV personality said she was over the moon about the offer to join the line-up.
She said: “I was surprised, I was delighted when I got the call for Dancing On Ice, I hadn’t been on TV for so long and I thought the ship might have sailed.”
“When I talked to the producers and asked, ‘Why me?’ and they said, “Because you’re doing so well in your industry.” “I really felt like my hard work was paying off.”
She is excited! Amber strutted her stuff onto the Lorraine show to make the announcement
Put on your skates! Amber posed in her dressing room wearing her ice skating boots
On stage: Since her time on Love Island, Amber has re-established herself as a West End star. She is currently starring in “Pretty Little Women.”
Put your skates on: Amber’s ex Kem placed fourth in 2018 alongside his partner Alex Murphy
Since her time on Love Island, Amber has re-established herself as a West End star.
She will be juggling Pretty Woman and Dancing On Ice at the same time.
She said: “I’m doing ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘Dancing On Ice’ basically at the same time… eight shows a week.”
“I had been hoping for the role for so long that it came to the West End in 2019 and I jumped at it, but I was so young, Lorraine. “Now that I’m older and wiser, at 22 I would never have had this role can play.”
Amber’s ex Kem also starred in Dancing On Ice. Together with his partner Alex Murphy he took fourth place.
Amber’s announcement comes after S Club star Hannah, 42, revealed she was taking part in Good Morning Britain on Thursday.
She said: “I’m really looking forward to learning a new skill.”
“It’s so easy to live a comfortable life and that aspect of variety is very appealing.” Fitness is another reason I do it! It’s really exciting.’
Hannah’s decision to sing comes after she unexpectedly left the S Club in May following the shocking death of her former boyfriend and bandmate Paul Cattermole.
Grab your skates! S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt has been announced as the third star to take part in Dancing On Ice 2024
The group’s remaining members – Rachel Stevens, Jo O’Meara, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett – decided to rename S Club 7 to just S Club and continue as a five-piece.
In a video posted to Instagram, Jon said: “You’ve probably noticed there are only five of us here today and although Hannah will always be part of S Club 7, she will not be joining us on this tour. “We wish her all the best Good luck for the future.’
It has been reported that Hannah and the other members of the group are no longer on speaking terms, as insiders claim she has felt “betrayed” by a dispute over contracts for the band’s upcoming tour.
Hannah reportedly didn’t know she wasn’t included in the tour until she posted it and was in the process of signing her contract before she was “blindsided” by the publication.
It is believed that Hannah has now signed a contract. However, sources close to the star say she felt “betrayed” after being dropped from the tour and they fear the “bad blood” between her and the group means there is “little to no chance.” The Sun insists on an appearance.
The source added: “Hannah is devastated.” She was thrown out and doesn’t understand why. The rest of the S-Club were told not to contact her.’
The insider claims that Hannah “really wanted to be part of the tour” but “pushed back on a few details” before signing the contract, while the other band members “said yes to everything” and signed straight away.
They add that she was “sorted out” after a series of disagreements with S Club creator Simon Fuller and that the rest of the band now “don’t even speak to her anymore”.
S Club representatives have confirmed that Hannah has not spoken to the rest of the band.
On screen: Hannah revealed the news on Thursday’s episode of Good Morning Britain, saying: “I’m really looking forward to learning a new skill.”
Moving on: Hannah’s decision to sing comes after she unexpectedly left the S Club in May. Front row: Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh and Rachel Stevens. Behind: Jo O’Meara and Tina Barrett
Romance: Hannah was heartbroken after the death of her bandmate and ex-boyfriend Paul Cattermole (pictured in 2004)
Hannah’s addition to the Dancing On Ice cast comes after Claire announced she had signed up on This Morning on Wednesday. She said, “I’m really looking forward to going to a rink with my son and actually being able to skate and not have to. ‘Use the penguins they give you to help you stay upright!’
She added: “I had to wear my boots around the house…I haven’t stepped on the ice yet.”
“I’m entering the unknown here.” I don’t know how I’ll feel. But I’m very excited.’
Claire added: “I’m nervous and excited to do it.”
When Holly Willoughby and her co-host Ben Shephard asked her about her dance experiences so far, she said: “How does dancing prepare you for skating?” It’s completely different.
“It’s more about the mind and overcoming fear.” “You can make beautiful shapes with your arms and things like that, but it’s about overcoming fear.”
The actress is best known as Lindsay Corkhill in the ’90s soap Brookside before joining Corrie in the role of Cassie Plumber earlier this year.
A source previously told The Sun: “Claire will be the first big name to be revealed for Dancing On Ice.”
“She’s a really talented performer and is pretty decent on the ice.”
No stranger to the spotlight, Claire has sung and danced in a number of musicals including Guys and Dolls and Legally Blonde.
It comes after Ricky, 44, revealed on This Morning: “If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring, I should be able to hold my nerve in the rink.” I like taking on new challenges and to keep myself busy!’
The first contestant’s name was teased throughout the show by hosts Holly Willoughby and Ben Shephard.
Ricky’s silhouette was seen and a number of clues, including boxing gloves, were used to hint at his identity.
Exciting: Soap star Claire Sweeney has become the second celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the next series of Dancing On Ice
Claire, 52, revealed the news on Wednesday’s This Morning, saying: “I’m really looking forward to going to an ice rink with my son and actually being able to skate and not having to resort to the penguins that is given to you as a means of staying upright!’
Review: She is best known as Lindsay Corkhill on the 90s soap Brookside (LR Claire Sweeney, Dean Sullivan, Sue Jenkins and George Christophe appear on the 1989 soap).
Actress: She joined the cast of Corrie earlier this year in the role of Cassie Plumber (pictured)
First Dancing On Ice star revealed: Sports legend Ricky Hatton was confirmed to take part in the new series of the talent show on Tuesday
Doing what he does best: Ricky (L) in action against Carlos Maussa (R) during their light welterweight unification title fight at the Sheffield Arena on November 26, 2005 in Sheffield
The sports icon admitted his daughters find his latest signing “absolutely hilarious” but said he believes the show will be good for his wellbeing.
He said: “It’s well documented that I struggled, among other things, when I retired from boxing and I try to do my bit with mental health… I’ve never been afraid to talk about it.”
“When I retired, I was sitting there with nothing to do and my world fell apart a little bit. It’s about staying busy and doing positive things and having new adventures!’
He also said, “I can dance on the solid floor, but I don’t know how to perform on the dance floor.” It’s more about being disciplined and believing in yourself.
“There are no new adventures like Dancing On Ice.” It’s a challenge and with boxing. it is a balance.
“You remember dance sequences and moves, and with boxing you remember a little bit of combinations and things like that. ‘I should have the qualities to do pretty well.’
Gogglebox star Stephen Webb, 52, was reportedly set to join the line-up “in a bombshell move”.
Earlier this month he announced he was leaving the Channel 4 show to pursue “other opportunities”.
And according to The Sun, it emerged the Brighton hair salon owner had “swapped his sofa for ice skates” as a source admitted several Gogglebox stars are “facing a dilemma at some point” as they receive various offers after getting a higher one have developed a level of awareness.
The TV source told the publication: “Stephen had developed his own profile.” “It was no surprise that he received other offers, although no one necessarily thought he would do Dancing On Ice.”
Stephen has been on the Channel 4 show for a decade and is one of its most prominent stars – but he told fans earlier this month: “After careful consideration, Daniel and I have decided that we will not be returning for the new series of Gogglebox. “
“We believe it is time to move on and explore other opportunities.”
Shona McGarty is also rumored to be joining the cast after leaving her role on EastEnders after 15 years.
The 31-year-old actress, who played Whitney Dean in the BBC soap, quit her role in July after a casting change reportedly took place.
Former partnership: Holly Willoughby is set to return as host of the show after her former co-star Phillip Schofield was axed from the program (pictured in January this year).
Holly Willoughby is set to return as host of the show after her former co-star Phillip Schofield was axed from the programme.
Phillip, 61, co-hosted the series with Holly, 42, for 12 series before and after the four-year break before being banned from his ITV shows this year after having an affair with a younger This Morning colleague.
Stephen Mulhern is reportedly on the list to replace Phillip and has been offered the show and is considering it, according to the Mirror.
The 46-year-old Catchphrase star has already had a taste of hosting the figure skating competition after being brought in to replace Phillip last February when he fell ill with Covid.
It has been claimed that Vernon Kay was also considered for the role, while Holly is also close to Bradley Walsh and Jordan Banjo could be another option.
An ITV spokesperson told Web: “We will confirm details of Dancing on Ice 2024 in due course.”
Dancing on Ice returns to ITV and ITVX in 2024 with a new cast.
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE 2024 PARTICIPANTS
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: Former professional boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? “If I can keep my nerve in the boxing ring, I should be able to keep my nerve in the rink.”
HANNAH SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I’m really looking forward to learning a new skill. “It’s so easy to live a comfortable life and that aspect of variety is very appealing.”
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AGE: 52
OCCUPATION: ACTRESS
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I’m entering the unknown here.” I don’t know how I’ll feel. But I’m very excited.’
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
OCCUPATION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I would definitely say I’m an adrenaline junkie, but as I get older I get more and more nervous and I hope I can keep it under control. I don’t want the adrenaline to get the better of me.”