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Dancing on Ice tour: Gareth Gates, Suzanne Shaw, Beth Tweddle sign up

Gareth Gates and Suzanne Shaw have signed up to take part in the Dancing on Ice tour.

The duo - who were eliminated from the show in the past two weeks - have agreed to join the nationwide extravaganza along with Bonnie Langford and Beth Tweddle, who is still in the competition.

They join previously announced contestants Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon, Kyran Bracken and Joe Pasquale for the live shows, which kick off in March.

Shaw said that being part of the tour is the "perfect way to celebrate what has been one of the best experiences of [her] life", while Gates added: "I'm glad I don't have to hang up my skates just yet - I can't wait to get on the tour and skate all around the country!"

Langford claimed that she "had a ball" on her last Dancing on Ice tour, and is "delighted to be able to relive the magic of the TV show in front of arena audiences across the country".

Elsewhere, Tweddle said she wants to continue skating for as long as possible, adding: "Having competed as a gymnast for over 12 years, learning to skate has been a challenge, but one that I've loved and I can't wait to perform some of my favourite routines in front of the live audiences across the country!"

The contestants will be judged by Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Nicky Slater, with the audience able to text vote for their favourite celebrity.

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will also be on hand to perform special routines and their legendary Bolero.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s101/...e-sign-up.html