Rufus Hound has announced in a video message via his Twitter account that he has sadly had to withdraw from the Dancing on Ice 2021 competition.

“We can confirm that following a positive test result, Rufus Hound is unable to return to Dancing on Ice this weekend. Although Rufus and his partner Robin’s time on the ice has been all too brief, they can be truly proud of their achievements. We thank them for all their hard work and commitment to the show.”

With the departure of Rufus Hound and Robin Johnstone, a new couple will step into the main cast with comedian Matt Richardson and his pro-skater partner Vicky Ogden joining the line up from this weekend.