Dancing On Ice contestant Hayley Tamaddon has revealed that there is no clear favourite to win the ITV series at this early stage but admits the boys are skating better than the girls.

The former Emmerdale actor told The Daily Star:

“Last year everyone thought from the beginning that Ray was the front-runner but this year it’s really difficult.

“Gary Lucy is really good on the ice and Mikey Graham and Kieron Richardson are both really good. I think the boys are in front of the girls at the moment.”

Hayley also revealed that she would consider returning to the ITV soap that made her famous, saying:

“I have had to change my look, my weight, my hair, so that people can see the difference and see past Delilah.

“But if they asked me I would definitely consider going back.