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Strictly star Arlene Phillips reveals future on Dancing on Ice panel ahead of show’s return next month

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STRICTLY star Arlene Phillips has confirmed that she will not be returning to the Dancing on Ice panel for the next series. West End legend Arlene, 79, told The Sun that she had not been approached by ITV bosses to take part in the upcoming season.

The choreographer explained that five permanent judges would be too chaotic and said feedback should be kept short and snappy.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun about returning to the skating show, Arlene said: "No not this year, I think having five judges is actually quite a long process and I personally think you need to keep all of the comments snappy - keep those shows moving along. "Sometimes I find the physical entertainment and watching the artists is really exciting and then I feel like the judges' comments should be two sentences, just two sentences, next thank you. "I don't think they were going to have five judges this year, it was just a one-off last year, in a way a post-pandemic return." READ MORE ON ARLENE PHILLIPS 'INVINCIBLE' I've judged Strictly, but my biggest achievement may surprise you, says ArleneNOT HEAR'SAY Strictly’s Kym Marsh had dance training from ex judge Arlene Phillips Although Arlene won't be popping up on the skating programme, she will be tuning in.

Arlene, who has teamed up with Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day Campaign, continued: "I can't wait to watch Dancing on Ice, I love the show and I love watching people speed along on the ice and just grow in their ability." Last year, Arlene joined existing judges Ashley Banjo, 34, Jayne Torvill, 65, Christopher Dean, 64, and Oti Mabuse, 32.

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