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RYAN Sidebottom is the sixth celebrity to join the 2019 line-up of Dancing on Ice.

The former cricketer confirmed the news on talkSPORT today, and he'll be appearing alongside Gemma Collins, Richard Blackwood, James Jordan, Brian McFadden and Saira Khan.

Former cricketer Ryan is the sixth star to be confirmed for the lineup
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Former cricketer Ryan is the sixth star to be confirmed for the lineupCredit: Getty - Contributor

He said: "I'm immensely excited.

"It's obviously something totally different, massively out of my comfort zone.

"I'm just going to enjoy the ride, I don't take myself too seriously.

"I'm going to embrace it, enjoy it, and have a laugh and a giggle along the way."

Gemma Collins was the first star to be confirmed as part of the line-up
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Gemma Collins was the first star to be confirmed as part of the line-upCredit: ITV
Next up was Richard Blackwood, who has set his sights on winning
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Next up was Richard Blackwood, who has set his sights on winningCredit: ITV
Strictly star James Jordan was the third star to confirm they would be heading into the ring
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Strictly star James Jordan was the third star to confirm they would be heading into the ringCredit: ITV
Former Westlife star Brian McFadden became the fourth star to sign up
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 Former Westlife star Brian McFadden became the fourth star to sign upCredit: ITV

 

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Dancing on Ice reveals six celebrities so far, including Brian McFadden, Towie's Gemma Collins and cricketer Ryan Sidebottom

Sidebottom called time on his 20-year cricket career last September.

The 40-year-old left-arm bowler retired with 79 wickets in 22 Tests, a T20 World Cup title and five County Championship titles at Yorkshire and Notts.

As part of The Sun's You're Not Alone campaign, he revealed that ending his career made him sink into a 'deep, dark hole' as he battled anxiety.

The full line-up for the 2019 series is yet to be revealed - however, Katie Price is believed to be desperate to join the show as she faces financial issues.

Saira Khan is the fifth celebrity to sign up to Dancing On Ice
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Saira Khan is the fifth celebrity to sign up to Dancing On Ice

Meanwhile Brooke Vincent, one of the standout contestants in last year's series,  that Coronation Street co-stars Jane Danson and Lucy Fallon might be interested in appearing.

Just weeks ago The Sun revealed Love Island's Wes Nelson was being lined up for the next series after he impressed on the hit ITV2 show with Megan Barton Hanson.

Jake Quickenden won this year's contest, which was the first series of the show since it was axed in 2014.

The launch date for Dancing On Ice 2019 is still to be confirmed by ITV.

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