Dancing On Ice bosses are said to be looking for some sexier skaters for their next series of the show.

The Sun reports that show execs hope to bring on some professionals who have the potential to become as famous as the Strictly Come Dancing pros, but it will mean getting rid of some of their “aesthetically-challenged” skaters.

A show source told The Sun: “Bosses have been aware for some time their professionals are a rare-looking bunch. They might get by with their sequins on but they look rough in training scenes.”

They added: “Apart from pulling and pushing their partners around, the pros just don’t have a role on Dancing On Ice.

“On Strictly the dancers are almost as famous as the celebs. We need that from our skaters and the cast we’ve got just isn’t cutting it. No new contracts have been given to any of the stars yet.”

I personally think that this is a pretty disgusting story and if true would prove that ITV will do just about anything to increase their ratings. I can’t think of one ugly DOI skater, in fact some of the men are decidedly dishy in all that skin-tight getup!