'EastEnders' Matt Lapinskas, Jodie Marsh tipped for 'Dancing on Ice'
Published Jun 24 2012, 12:25 BST | By Alison Rowley
EastEnders star Matt Lapinskas has been tipped to join the next series of Dancing on Ice.The actor, who films his last scenes as Anthony Moon in the coming weeks, is said to have been targeted by the show's producers and impressed during audition stages.
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According to the Daily Star, the 22-year-old will confirm his involvement once his contract has been finalised.
Jodie Marsh is also said to be joining the lineup for the eighth series of the ITV show, after she was spotted undergoing a skating trial at Alexandra Palace ice rink in North London.
An insider told the paper that the former glamour model has been approached as ITV1 bosses are keen to build hype and want to bring a bit of drama to the forthcoming series.
"The show was slammed as being boring last time around so bosses are keen to pick people who will make the headlines," said the source.
"In Jodie's case it doesn't have to be for the right reasons. She loves the limelight and they reckon she'd be great on the show."
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The insider added: "They also want Matt. They approached him after he said he wanted to do Strictly Come Dancing so he really is top of their list.
"He's young, good-looking and has that cheeky personality that female viewers love."
The source also revealed that Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins has auditioned for the show and hinted that the 'ice panel' may undergo a few changes.
"There is going to be a major shake-up of the judges and they want contestants who will appeal to all ages," they said.
"The crazier and louder the better is what they're thinking."
Watch Jodie Marsh talk to Digital Spy about her move from glamour modelling to bodybuilding below:
It's a shame that Dancing on ice can't get as many high profile celebrities but I think that is due to the fact that there is a bigger risk of injury on Dancing on ice than Strictly come dancing.
June 24th 2012 at 8:45pm
I bet we wont hear anything eles about him after his stunt on strictly
June 24th 2012 at 4:33pm
Think this article says he's joining Dancing on ice not strictly. Strictly seems to get "slightly" better or well known celebrities than Dancing on ice so I don't think SCD will want a soap actor who has been sacked so soon because he finds acting a difficult chore.
June 24th 2012 at 6:23pm
lol yer you are right. Sorry you can tell how much I didnt care about this article when posting me message, I didnt even bother to read the title propley!
June 24th 2012 at 8:28pm
cant actually remember who was on it last year...:S I know Big Mo from EE but pretty much forgotten everyone else!
June 24th 2012 at 4:17pm
Matthew wolfenden won and Jorgie porter was second
June 24th 2012 at 6:29pm
sounds interesting so far :) x
June 24th 2012 at 2:07pm
Its not the contestants that were boring last time, its just that the show has totally run out of steam and needs to be laid to rest!
June 24th 2012 at 1:52pm(+1 like)