Dancing On Ice to get Friday show
15/08/2009 - 08:22
Dancing On Ice is to be given a primetime Friday night preview programme when it returns in January, according to the papers.
The Sun reports that the 30 minute show will see the contestants preparing for Sunday's programme - and ITV bosses are hoping it will give a boost to their Friday night schedules.
The cash-strapped channel is also hoping that the new show will help gain advertising revenue.
The X Factor - ITV's other big reality TV hit - will also be on twice a week when it returns on August 22.
"We're really keen to capitalise on the success of Dancing On Ice - and the new show is seen as a great extension," an insider told the paper.
"It will give fans all the news and gossip from the week of training. We've yet to decide on a host, but Philip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Torvill and Dean and the judges will appear."
Show bosses are also searching for a new judge to replace Ruthie Henshall after she quit.
The 2009 series was won by singer Ray Quinn.
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