[Arneldo]

Emma Bunton is planning to become a judge on Dancing On Ice, reports say.

The News of the World claims that Bunton has been asked to replace Ruthie Henshall, who decided to leave the show in the summer.

"She's about to sign the deal," an insider said. "She's a brilliant signing. She's fun, sexy, and very opinionated. She'll add some much-needed pop glamour like Cheryl when she joined The X Factor.

"Emma does have great dancing experience because of her time in the Spice Girls and did very well on Strictly."

Former Dancing On Ice star Roxanne Pallett recently said that the show's producers should recruit Arlene Phillips.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/dancingo...ng-on-ice.html

[Princess]

I didn't know Ruthie was leaving? Thank feck for that,she had no purpose whatsoever.

[Harry!]

That shoots all plans for Spice Girls reunion then. Emma will be a great judge!

[Tom]

Hahahahaha what the hell? There have been some dodgy decisions about judges in the past but this has to be the most bizarre. Its like having Rebecca Loos judge X Factor because she once took part in the celebrity one, and even then Emma only did SCD. If they want that kind of judge and a bit of glamour they'd be best with Suzanne whatserface who won series 3.

[Braden]

yay,
i love emma bunton !

[Beastie]

I want Ruthie back! she bummed zoe last year

[supernoodles!]

why?shouldn`t they have someone ice skating related?What relevance has she got to show?Beats me.

[Scarlett.]

The Press Release;

Emma Bunton will be joining the Dancing On Ice judging panel when the new series starts in the New Year. This year’s Dancing On Ice is bigger than ever and promises to be the most gripping series yet.

Emma has performed to millions of people all over the world and will be bringing that wealth of experience to comment and score all of the celebrity’s performances alongside the other judges: Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner, Karen Barber and Nicky Slater.

In October 2008, Emma appeared on the X Factor to assist judge Dannii Minogue in choosing the three best over-25s acts to take to the live X Factor finals and in 2006, Emma appeared as one of the contestants in Strictly Come Dancing partnered with professional dancer Darren Bennett She finished in third place, and was the final female contestant to be eliminated. Emma is currently also presenting the Saturday afternoon drive time slot on the Heart FM network.

Emma says: “I'm so excited to be joining a show that I have been a huge fan of since it began and to be working with Torvill and Dean! I can't wait to get started!”