'Dancing On Ice' venue changes confirmed

Details about the new series of Dancing On Ice have been revealed to Digital Spy.

Earlier today, a tabloid report claimed that Jason Gardiner and Emma Bunton will be back for the new series as judges and that the ITV1 reality show will be changing venues.

It has been confirmed that the ice dancing series will be filmed in a new arena, but a show source has claimed that no decision has been made yet over this year's judging panel.

"We've not confirmed that all the judges are back. Once we're ready to confirm the lineup we will do," said the insider.

Dancing On Ice will return for a sixth series in the New Year and for the first time will be filmed in HD at Shepperton Studios, where two new ice rinks - training and studio - are being built. The programme was previously filmed in Elstree, but producers decided to move it elsewhere due to a lack of availability of soundstages.

The source told DS: "It feels right that with the move to HD, and the changes we're making to the show format, that Dancing On Ice has a brand new home for series six.

"Shepperton is a fantastic environment to work in and we're looking forward to adding our own touch of sparkle to their legacy of Hollywood glamour!"

Meanwhile, Torvill & Dean have been confirmed to return as the mentors for the training celebrity novices and their pro partners.