Dancing On Ice ‘sign up actor Rufus Hound and rapper Lady Leshurr’

Dancing On Ice has reportedly signed actor Rufus Hound and rapper Lady Leshurr to the new 2021 series.

Show bosses are said to be ‘delighted’ over scooping the comedian, 41, and YouTube star, 30, as they become the latest celebrities to ‘join the line-up’. 

Rufus is best known for TV shows such as Hounded and Trollied, he has also appeared on Nevermind the Buzzcocks and Celebrity Juice.

Exciting: Dancing On Ice has reportedly signed actor Rufus Hound (pictured in 2018) and rapper Lady Leshurr to the new 2021 series 

While Lady Leshurr, real name Melesha Katrina O’Garro, is a YouTube rapping sensation with 1.07 million subscribers.

The musician is best known for her Queen’s Speech series where she films rap battles in one continuous take around the world.

Lady Leshurr has also supported Nicki Minaj on her world tour, where she took to the stage in Birmingham and Manchester in 2019.

A source told The Sun: ‘Dancing On Ice are putting together one of their most eclectic line-ups ever and bosses are delighted to have got Rufus and Lady Leshurr onboard. 

Amazing: Show bosses are said to be 'delighted' over scooping the comedian, 41, and YouTube star, 30, pictured in 2019, as they become the latest celebrities to 'join the line-up'

Amazing: Show bosses are said to be ‘delighted’ over scooping the comedian, 41, and YouTube star, 30, pictured in 2019, as they become the latest celebrities to ‘join the line-up’ 

‘Neither of them are going to play it safe – on the show or on the ice. The next series is certainly not going to be light on entertainment.’

Dancing On Ice declined to comment when approached, MailOnline has contacted Rufus and Lady Leshurr’s representatives for comment.   

It comes after it was reported that Billie Faiers and Wayne Bridge had also signed up to the next series of Dancing On Ice.

The former TOWIE star, 30, will be following in the footsteps of her ex co-star Gemma Collins by taking part in the show.

Comedian: Rufus is best known for TV shows such as Hounded and Trollied, he has also appeared on Nevermind the Buzzcocks and Celebrity Juice (pictured in 2018)

Comedian: Rufus is best known for TV shows such as Hounded and Trollied, he has also appeared on Nevermind the Buzzcocks and Celebrity Juice (pictured in 2018) 

Incredible! While Lady Leshurr, real name Melesha Katrina O'Garro, is a YouTube rapping sensation with 1.07 million subscribers (pictured in February)

Incredible! While Lady Leshurr, real name Melesha Katrina O’Garro, is a YouTube rapping sensation with 1.07 million subscribers (pictured in February) 

According to The Sun, footballer Wayne, 40, was said to have impressed bosses with his entertaining TikToks during lockdown. 

A source said: ‘Dancing on Ice bosses are excited to bring in Billie after the success of her Towie co-star Gemma Collins. She’s set to bring fun energy to the show.

‘Wayne amused fans in lockdown with his TikTok moves, now they’ll get to see how entertaining he is on the ice.’

Billie found fame on TOWIE in 2010 alongside her sister Sam and now appears with her in spin-off Mummy Diaries. 

Wayne has amassed legions of social media followers through his humorous TikTok vidoes with wife Frankie, with the couple getting 8.3million views on a clip of them dancing to The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights.

Contender: It comes after it was reported that Billie Faiers had also signed up to the next series of Dancing On Ice

Contender: It comes after it was reported that Billie Faiers had also signed up to the next series of Dancing On Ice  

Show: Former footballer Wayne Bridge, 40, is also said to have agreed to take part (pictured in November 2019)

Show: Former footballer Wayne Bridge, 40, is also said to have agreed to take part (pictured in November 2019) 

The former footballer will be under pressure to do well on the ice as Frankie previously finished as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.

MailOnline contacted representatives for Billie, Wayne and ITV for comment at the time.

It comes after former Coronation Street actress Faye Brookes was said to have also signed up for Dancing On Ice on Tuesday. 

A source said: ‘Faye will bring the glamour to the ice and DOI bosses are over the moon she’s chosen to put her skates on this year.

Viral: Wayne has amassed legions of social media followers through his humorous TikTok videos with wife Frankie

Viral: Wayne has amassed legions of social media followers through his humorous TikTok videos with wife Frankie

Impressive: The former footballer will be under pressure to do well on the ice as Frankie previously finished as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014

Impressive: The former footballer will be under pressure to do well on the ice as Frankie previously finished as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014

Meanwhile, former Neighbours heartthrob Jason Donovan was also said to have signed on for the upcoming series.

A source told The Sun: ‘Jason is a great signing for the show as he has plenty of star power. He knows how to dance but if he thinks it’ll be any help once he’s on the ice he has another thing coming.’

The actor, who competed on Strictly in 2011 – is expected to join the star-studded line-up on the ITV show which takes place in January 2021.

MailOnline contacted representatives for Jason and Faye for comment. 

Made In Chelsea’s Olivia Bentley and Love Island’s Luke Trotman are among the other celebrities vying for a spot on the Dancing On Ice after they were spotted attending an audition in July. 

Denise Van Outen, is believed to have inked a £40,000 deal to appear on the next series while Rebekah Vardy has allegedly landed £50,000 for her upcoming participation.

The Sun reports that Olympic sprint legend Colin Jackson, 53, has also signed up for the show. Representative for the sportsman have been contacted by MailOnline.

The most recent series of Dancing On Ice aired in January and was won by former EastEnders star Joe Swash.  

Line-up: It comes after former Coronation Street actress Faye Brookes was said to have also signed up for Dancing On Ice on Tuesday (pictured in 2019)

Line-up: It comes after former Coronation Street actress Faye Brookes was said to have also signed up for Dancing On Ice on Tuesday (pictured in 2019)