Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed that she's already got her eye on someone for next year's line-up.
Shirley, 57, is brand new to this series but is being very coy about her future on the show, as it was revealed by MailOnline last week that she refused to comment on whether she would return next year, saying only: "Let's get this series out of the way."
But that hasn't stopped her from planning next year's line-up, as she has revealed to Radio Times that there's one particular star that she would love to see on the show.
GALLERY: These are all the celebrities signed up for Dancing On Ice next year
All the celebrities signed up for Dancing On Ice next year (slider)
![Monty Panesar](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/59fa/e34a/327d/8528/d9e7/ceb0/dancing-on-ce-monty-panesar.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Monty Panesar
Former England international cricketer Monty Panesar is the second sports star to sign up for the show. He said: "This is a great opportunity to keep myself fit and motivated and try a different sport. I'm looking forward to it, it's going to be very exciting."
![Kem Cetinay](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/59fa/e34a/327d/8528/d9e7/ceb1/dancing-on-ice-kem-cetinay.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He's probably hoping he has the same success as he did on** **Love Island!
![Jake Quickenden](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/59fa/e34a/327d/8528/d9e7/ceb2/dancing-on-ice-jake-quickenden.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014, and will surely be a hit with viewers of the show. He said: "I'm terrified. I had my first training session yesterday - I was freezing! Ice is cold! But it was amazing, the coaches are unbelievable. I just feel so lucky that I've been asked to do it."
![Candice Brown](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/59fa/e34a/327d/8528/d9e7/ceb4/dancing-on-ice-candice-brown.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Candice Brown
Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show - will she win yet again? She said: "It's nerve-wracking. I start my training today. I take my first steps on the ice later on. My friends call me Bambi on Ice and that's just normal day to day!"
![Max Evans](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/59fa/e34a/327d/8528/d9e7/ceb5/dancing-on-ice-max-evans.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Max Evans
Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed to appear on the show. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.
![Brooke Vincent](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/59fa/e34b/327d/8528/d9e7/ceb6/dancing-on-ice-brooke-vincent.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street** **actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
![Cheryl Baker](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/59fa/e41d/327d/8528/d9e7/cec3/dancing-on-ice-cheryl-baker.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Cheryl Baker
Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her! She said: "I started training yesterday. It was such huge fun. I've never skated apart from when I was about 12. I am feeling nervous."
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said: "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."
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Donna Air
Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited. "It is absolutely terrifying. It's exciting though, it's looking like it's going to be a great series. It's really difficult."
Perri Shakes-Drayton
British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series. Perri confirmed her appearance in an interview on BBC Radio 1Xtra, saying: "It is an opportunity and I was told in the past I'd never be able to run again and that was not nice to be told."
Antony Cotton
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton is the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said: "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do!"
![Stephanie Waring](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a0c/1a95/0212/b729/f5ed/3b81/dancing-on-ice-stephanie-waring.jpeg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Stephanie Waring
Stephanie is the third soap star to sign up to the series after Corrie actors Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton.
When asked who she would love to see on the show next year, she told the magazine: "I think Cheryl Cole would be amazing."
HANG ON JUST A MINUTE.
Shirley, we think you've played a blinder there - what a brilliant idea!
The head judge has a connection to the new mum, who gave birth to her first baby Bear with Liam Payne in March, as Chez once dated Shirley's one-time protégé, Derek Hough.
WATCH: Cheryl and Derek Hough dance to Parachute on Cheryl Cole's Night In
She also wouldn't be the first Girls Aloud-er to take part in the show, following her bandmate and close friend Kimberley Walsh, who was a runner-up on the 2012 series.
The magazine also pushed her on her commitments to the next series, but once again she refused to confirm whether she would be returning.
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She also made some slightly barbed comments about her co-star Darcey Bussell, saying that their "backgrounds were worlds apart," saying: "I come from a housing estate, the underprivileged if you like, and she comes from privilege."
However, she added that Darcey was "beautiful", saying: "She's like Snow White. Her persona and her lovely attitude just work well with mine. She’s so kind I want to cuddle her all the time and give her a squeeze."
That was a close one...
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