Dancing On Ice 2022: Bez tests positive for Covid just hours after making iconic debut

Bez has had a positive Covid test (Picture: ITV)

Dancing On Ice contestant Bez has tested positive for Covid just one day after making his debut on the rink.

The Happy Mondays star, who is now isolating, wasn’t due to perform in Sunday’s episode and is expected to return to the ITV series in week three on January 30.

‘I’ve had a positive test,’ Bez confirmed. ‘I’m gutted because I’m going to be missing training but I’m looking forward to skating on the show again for week three and I’ll be tuning at home and cheering on my mates who are skating this weekend.’

An ITV spokesperson said: ‘We have stringent protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of all our contributors and staff which are routinely monitored and updated to reflect the current guidelines.’

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