DANCING ON ICE ANNOUNCES SAME-SEX PARTNERSHIP AFTER PRO DANCER TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Dancing On Ice professional skater Vanessa Bauer has tested positive for Covid-19, meaning she will not be able to dance with Brendan Cole this weekend.

Instead, Brendan Cole will be partnered with pro-skater Brendyn Hatfield.

Dancing On Ice said in a statement: "Unfortunately, Vanessa Bauer is unable to skate this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19. Brendan Cole will still perform in this Sunday's show and will be partnered with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield."

Dancing On Ice continues Sundays at 6pm on ITV.