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Dancing On Ice cast ‘deeply concerned’ the show will be cancelled due to Covid chaos

DANCING On Ice stars fear the show could be cancelled just days before launch following the latest lockdown.

A source on the show tells The Sun bosses were left scrambling to save the series after plans were thrown into chaos by the new measures.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby may not get to present this year's Dancing On Ice as coronavirus has thrown the show into chaos
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Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby may not get to present this year's Dancing On Ice as coronavirus has thrown the show into chaosCredit: Getty - Contributor

Celebrities including Rebekah Vardy, Billie Faiers and Jason Donovan have been left unable to practice with only 11 days until the live shows.

"Everyone is worried to be honest," a source exclusively told The Sun.

"They can't practice and the celebs are nowhere near the standard they usually are.

"There's people scrambling around backstage with no real idea how it's going to come together. It's a bit of a mess!"

Rebekah Vardy pictured training on the ice in October before lockdown
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Rebekah Vardy pictured training on the ice in October before lockdown

"They have upped the testing after the number of positive coronavirus results on Strictly," the source continued.

"But the logistics of extra testing, social bubbles and staying distanced in the studio will all need to be worked out ASAP."

The source also revealed the cast have praised ITV for doing all they can to keep them safe with regular testing.

And they're hopeful the show will go ahead if they stick to the strict rules.

But everyone is concerned their efforts could be in vain if the new contagious strain rips through the camp.

Billie Faiers has also had her training stalled by the Covid-19 restrictions
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Billie Faiers has also had her training stalled by the Covid-19 restrictionsCredit: Click News and Media

With only days to go the stars would usually be perfecting their moves after months of solid training on the ice.

Now both the celebrities and professional skaters alike are feeling apprehensive about how everything will come together for the live shows.

Last year Strictly Come Dancing was thrown into disarray as coronavirus ripped through the show's carefully managed social bubbles.

Nicola Adams was forced to leave the competition after her dance partner Katya Jones tested positive for Covid.

Dancing On Ice are desperate not to have their all-star lineup destroyed in the same way and are conducting even more testing after confirming the first live show is scheduled for 6pm on Sunday 17 January as planned.

Celebs were due to be skating back onto our screens next week but they haven't had as much preparations as the stars last year like Maura Higgins
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Celebs were due to be skating back onto our screens next week but they haven't had as much preparations as the stars last year like Maura HigginsCredit: Rex Features
This year's cast are staying in strict social bubbles
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This year's cast are staying in strict social bubblesCredit: Rex Features

Despite the challenges, everyone is itching to get back on the ice and bring the jewel of ITV's winter crown to our screens.

An ITV spokesperson said: "We have stringent protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of all our contributors and staff which are routinely monitored and updated to reflect the current guidelines."

Dancing On Ice crisis as lack of training means celebs may not be good enough to compete
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