Denise Van Outen and Wayne Bridge Racing for a Spot in Dancing on Ice 2021

With 17 contestants up for auditions amidst only 12 spots available the ITV1 reality show is hearing up for its airing next year.

Strictly Runner and Loose Women presenter Denise 46 was quite confident when she came in with a pink jumper.

Further, the former football star of club Chelsea and England Wayne, 39, wore boots instead of skates.

They were accompanied at the Slough Ice Arena by two strong Olympians heptathlon champion Denise Lewis 47 and Swimmer Mark Foster 50.

With television work under crisis due to the ongoing pandemic, sources said: “there is an undercurrent of competition” on the rink.”

Reports also said: “Everyone was in high spirits and excited to be working again.”

“Places on a primetime show are lucrative and contestants get a huge career boost by taking part.

“There are likely to be other auditions for celebrities based in more remote areas, and even abroad.”

Popular Dart star Fallon Sherrock is expected to get a spot in a close competition.

Further the 69 yr old actress Vicki Michelle from the 90’s series ‘Allo ‘Allo is said to be the oldest contestant. Blue band singer Anthony Costa 39 came dashing with a smoking cigar.

Besides, a special guest from the 2009 show is said to captivate the latest panel.

The practice is said to begin in autumn with shooting commencing from January.