[Kerry]

The fees that the celebrities competing in Dancing on Ice will earn have reportedly been revealed.

According to the News of the World, Kerry Katona is the highest earning celebrity on this year's show, being paid £60,000. Trailing her are Loose Women star Denise Welch and Coronation Street actor Steven Arnold, who will each receive £50,000.

A source said: "Kerry and Denise are our best signings for a long time. They are brilliant, outspoken characters. But Dancing On Ice is a huge commitment and Kerry, Denise and Steven all wanted top money."

Most of the remaining contestants, including Chloe Madeley, ex-newsreader Angela Rippon and rapper Vanilla Ice, will earn £40,000.

Meanwhile, EastEnders star Sam Attwater, Nickelodeon presenter Laura Hamilton, and "Comedy Dave" Vitty from Chris Moyles' Radio 1 show will each receive the lowest payment of £20,000.

DS