Brendan Cole to star in ITV Dancing On Ice all-male partnership this weekend after partner pulls out

Brendan Cole will star in an all-male partnership on Dancing On Ice this weekend.

The former Strictly Come Dancing star has had to swap partners after Vanessa Bauer tested positive for coronavirus.

ITV has confirmed that Brendan will now perform withprofessional skater Brendyn Hatfield during this Sunday's Musicals Week.

Brendyn was partner with Rachel Stevens for the 2022 series but the couple left in week three.

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A Dancing on Ice spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, Vanessa Bauer is unable to skate this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19. We look forward to Vanessa returning to the competition soon.

"Brendan Cole will still perform in this Sunday's show and will be partnered with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield."

Brendan, who has been scoring highly in the ITV skating competition, commented: "I am absolutely gutted that Vanessa is unable to skate this weekend. I know she would have put together another fantastic routine.

"However, and with Vanessa’s blessing I’ve been given an amazing opportunity to create something fantastic for Musicals Week with Brendyn.

"He's an exceptionally talented skater and I have no doubt we will be able to create something really special for the show! I can’t thank him enough for stepping in."

It has also been revealed that Brendan and Brendyn will skate to Beggin' by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons from Jersey Boys.

Brendyn said: "I'm thrilled that Brendan asked if I would skate with him this weekend - what an honour! Vanessa is a brilliant choreographer and I've loved watching her and Brendan skate each week.

"I'm looking forward to putting together an exciting routine for this