Corrie’s Katie McGlynn is the latest star in Dancing on Ice bosses’ sights to boost comeback series
DANCING On Ice bosses are on the hunt for talent for the comeback season – and Corrie’s KATIE McGLYNN is the latest name in their sights.
Weatherfield’s Sinead Tinker, snapped on holiday in Majorca this week, is understood to be very keen.
A source said: “Katie loves the idea of trying something new so Dancing On Ice is a perfect opportunity.
“She’s well-liked, popular with viewers and exactly the sort of person they’ve been looking for.”
The new series, the first in three years, is not likely to begin until January.
But producers need to get a line-up sorted because of the intensive training needed to get stars ready to compete.
They are expected to trial up to 50 potential contestants, as many won’t make the cut.
A source added: “There’s no point in hiring famous faces for them to end up totally unable to skate.”
Katie’s Coronation Street co-star BROOKE VINCENT is also understood to have been on bosses’ radar, along with model ALEX GERRARD, reality stalwart KATIE PRICE and singer MICHELLE HEATON.
Ice dancers JAYNE TORVILL and CHRISTOPHER DEAN will also be back, but instead of mentoring the stars they are expected to act as judges.
The show’s former Mr Nasty, JASON GARDINER, is also rumoured to be set to return.
It wouldn’t be the same without him.
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Claire leads Brit charge at the Emmy's
SHE may have lost out on a Bafta to SARAH LANCASHIRE – but The Crown’s CLAIRE FOY is hoping to bag another gong Stateside after being nominated at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards.
Claire has been shortlisted for Outstanding Actress in a Drama for her portrayal of The Queen – which bagged her a Golden Globe in January – and she leads a British invasion of the US telly awards.
The Crown, which also stars former Doctor Who MATT SMITH, could bring the most coveted award of the night, Outstanding Drama Series, back to Blighty.
It is nominated alongside The Handmaid’s Tale, Stranger Things, House of Cards, Westworld, Better Call Saul and This is Us.
Sherlock sensation BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, Fargo’s EWAN McGREGOR and The Night Of star RIZ AHMED are among those battling it out for Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series.
Line of Duty’s THANDIE NEWTON is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama for her role in Westworld, while co-star SIR ANTHONY HOPKINS gets a nod for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, where he faces off with Welshman MATTHEW RHYS, nominated for my favourite show The Americans.
CARRIE FISHER gets a posthumous nod for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, for her guest turn on Channel 4 comedy Catastrophe.
Winners will be announced on September 17. Fingers crossed for a few Brit wins.
Emmys nominations
Outstanding Drama Series
Better Call Saul (Netflix)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Channel 4)
House of Cards (Netflix)
Stranger Things (Netflix)
This is Us (Channel 4)
Westworld (Sky Atlantic)
Outstanding Limited Series
Big Little Lies (Sky Atlantic)
Fargo (Channel 4)
Feud: Bette and Joan (BBC Two)
Genius (National Geographic)
The Night Of (Sky Atlantic)