DANCING On Ice fans have become convinced Ruth Langsford will be joining the show for next year's series. The cast of the upcoming series of the ITV competition will be announced across the course of this week, with one contestant being confirmed today on the Loose Women panel. But some viewers believe that, rather than a guest instead it will be one of the panellists revealing themselves – specifically head panellist Ruth .

Ruth has been on a glam makeover mission over the last few weeks after splitting from Eamonn Holmes back in May. The couple shockingly announced the end of their 33-year relationship and 14-year marriage, after secretly splitting months before filing for divorce. Ruth then maintained a quiet profile, before re-emerging with new looks including a QVC style range and a bounce in her step.

READ MORE DANCING ON ICE She's since been seen hitting the town with friends for a night out in Manchester, and glamming up for Loose Women's 25th anniversary shoot in a sparkling silver dress. On Monday, she made a triumphant comeback for a guest spot on This Morning for the first time in two years, and three years since she and Eamonn left the show. So fans have come to believe Ruth could be getting her skates on and wearing a string of glam outfits as she continues her winning streak.

So far, four contestants for this year's Dancing On Ice have been officially confirmed. Most read in TV Ferne McCann was the first announced name, followed by The Traitors' Mollie Pearce.