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Jamie Redknapp

by Emma Dodds |
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Jamie Redknapp has apparently turned down a spot on this year's Strictly Come Dancing after the show was reported to have been a factor behind his divorce from Louise.

Louise came third in Strictly 2016 with her partner Kevin Clifton, and her split from Jamie was announced just six months after the series ended.

While nothing has been confirmed as the reason behind their split, it was rumoured that Louise had found a new lease of life after taking part in Strictly.

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Brooke Vincent

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Cheryl Baker

TV presenter Cheryl Baker has CONFIRMED her place on the next series of Dancing On Ice!

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Kem Cetinay

Kem, 21, appeared on reality show Love Island earlier this year, and has already become a massive star thanks to his friendship with co-star Chris Hughes, who was embroiled in a heated argument with Katie Price.

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Candice Brown

Candice, who won The Great British Bake Off 2016, will appear as a contestant on the ice skating talent show.

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Max Evans

Max, along with Candice, was confirmed to appear on the show on Chris Evans' BBC Radio Two show.

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Jake Quickenden

Jake, who appeared on the singing show in both 2012 and 2014, was confirmed on Lorraine. He said: "I'm terrified. I had my first training session yesterday - I was freezing! Ice is cold!"

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Monty Panesar

Speaking on BBC Radio Five Live, Monty announced his signing to the show as the seventh celeb. leave the show

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Lemar Obika

Due to Monty's injury, Lemar has stepped in as a back-up to take part in Dancing On Ice 2018. He's been rehearsing in secret just in case anyone seriously injured themselves, and now he's stepped up to the plate.

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Alex Beresford

Alex confirmed his appearance after he presented a weather segment on Good Morning Britain.

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Donna Air

Donna, 38, who once dated James Middleton - brother of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, previously appeared on Splash!, a show fronted by Tom Daly which saw celebs learn how to dive.

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Perri Shakes-Drayton

Perri, 28, who competed as a sprinter in the 2012 London Olympics, confirmed her appearance in an interview on BBC Radio 1Xtra.

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Antony Cotton

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Stephanie Waring

Stephanie, 39, confirmed that she was the last celebrity to sign up to the show which is due to air in January next year.

And according to The Sun, show bosses have now cheekily approached Jamie himself, who they say has turned down an appearance on the show.

We can't imagine how awkward that phone call would have been...

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A TV source told the publication: "Strictly used to be show that no celebrity ever turned down. But the curse has changed all that. There is now a genuine concern that appearing on the show can negatively impact relationships.

"Jamie only has negative feelings about Strictly now. There’s absolutely no way he would appear."

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Louise Redknapp
Louise and Jamie share sons Charley and Beau together ©Instagram/ Louise Redknapp

Louise and Jamie were granted a decree nisi divorce at the end of December last year in just 25 seconds after 19 years of marriage.

A whole host of celebs are reported to have turned down the show this year, including Bake Off's Mel Giedroyc, EastEnders' Martine McCutcheon and Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins.

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