**Rugby star Max Evans is currently taking part in the 2018 series of **[Dancing On Ice](http://Dancing On Ice 2018: Here's everything we know so far about the new series) - but who is he?!
This series of Dancing On Ice is shaping up to be pretty spectacular.
Not only have we got TWO Corrie stars, a weatherman and a Olympic athlete, but we've also got a rugby champ in our midst.
Max Evans, 34, was the fifth celebrity signing for the newest series of Dancing On Ice - but what do we know about him already? You might be surprised...
GALLERY: All the celebrities competing in the 2018 series of Dancing On Ice
Dancing On Ice 2018 line-up (Closer) - slider, short
1 of 13Brooke Vincent
The first Dancing on Ice contestant has been confirmed and it's none other than Coronation Street star… Brooke Vincent! She revealed she's taking part because she "loves a challenge and ice-skating is an amazing skill".
2 of 13Cheryl Baker
TV presenter Cheryl Baker has CONFIRMED her place on the next series of Dancing On Ice!
3 of 13Kem 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.
4 of 13Candice Brown
Candice, who won The Great British Bake Off 2016, will appear as a contestant on the ice skating talent show.
5 of 13Max Evans
Max, along with Candice, was confirmed to appear on the show on Chris Evans' BBC Radio Two show.
6 of 13Jake 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!"
7 of 13Monty Panesar
Speaking on BBC Radio Five Live, Monty announced his signing to the show as the seventh celeb. leave the show
8 of 13Lemar 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.
9 of 13Alex Beresford
Alex confirmed his appearance after he presented a weather segment on Good Morning Britain.
10 of 13Donna 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.
11 of 13Perri Shakes-Drayton
Perri, 28, who competed as a sprinter in the 2012 London Olympics, confirmed her appearance in an interview on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
12 of 13Antony Cotton
Coronation Street fans, you're definitely going to enjoy the newest series of Dancing on Ice because the show is now home to TWO Weatherfield residents!
13 of 13Stephanie 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.
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Who is Max Evans?
Max Evans is a rugby player who has played internationally for Scotland. He played with his brother Thom Evans, who competed in the twelfth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2014 and made it to the fifth week with his dance partner Iveta Lukosiute.
Is Max Evans related to Chris Evans?
Surprisingly, yes! Max Evans is related to BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter Chris Evans; they're cousins.
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Is Max Evans single?
Max Evans is currently single. He was previously married to American glamour model Katy Johnson, but they separated in November 2016 due to their long-distance relationship and work commitments.
HOWEVER. Max was spotted SNOGGING his Dancing On Ice competitor, Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring, after the ITV Gala in November 2017. Pictures emerged of the two of them holding hands looking very merry indeed, before being caught by paparazzi kissing in the back of a rickshaw after the show.
Could this pave the way for a Dancing On Ice romance?!
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Is Max Evans going on Dancing On Ice?
Yes, Max Evans is appearing on Dancing On Ice 2018. He confirmed his appearance on his cousin Chris Evans' Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
He said: "I haven't done any skating since I was a kid, and this is completely different having to skate on live television.
"I've had two training sessions which have hurt my feet a lot. We've all had a dance, which is familiar territory, but skating is so not!"
Who is Max Evans' Dancing On Ice partner?
Max Evans has been paired with Mexican dancer Ale Izquierdo. Ale, 30, was recently divorced - so could she find love with Max?
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