Dancing on Ice

21 February 2012, 01:00

Andy Whyment and Matthew Wolfenden have been confirmed for the upcoming Dancing on Ice tour.

The soap actors will take a break from filming to take part in the event which begins in Newcastle on April 13.

Emmerdale star Wolfenden is the bookies' favourite to be crowned the winner of his year's competition.

Whyment, who plays Kirk Sutherland in Coronation Street, is one of the surprise success stories from the current series.

Also lined up for the tour are 2011 champion Sam Attwater, and this year's contestants Heidi Range and Chico.

Sugababe Heidi was eliminated from the show on Sunday in a double eviction.

The singer said she was determined to stay fit even though she is not training every week for the show.

Speaking on This Morning, Range said: "The pressure is on to keep it off now, isn't it, for the tour.

"I can't wait, I'm really looking forward to it and it's going to Liverpool so I get to skate at the Echo Arena."

Meanwhile, Rosemary Conley took to twitter to confirm that she will not be joining the tour.

The 64-year-old wrote: "Just heard today that I haven't been included in the @DOILIVETOUR which is a shame.

"I would have loved it but it was not meant to be.:-("

Last updated: 21 February 2012, 01:00