Dancing On Ice star Bez has been forced to miss training after testing positive for coronavirus.
The Happy Mondays star – whose real name is Mark Berry – announced the news just hours after making his show debut.
Bez previously performed a maracas-themed routine alongside his professional partner, Angela Egan, on Sunday night (January 16).
Dancing On Ice star Bez tests positive for COVID
However, Bez and Angela won’t be able to train for their next routine as the star isolates.
Bez told the Daily Star: “I’ve had a positive test. 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.
I’m gutted
“I’ll be tuning at home and cheering on my mates who are skating this weekend.”
Meanwhile, 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.”
Following the news, DOI fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
Many were left disappointed over Bez’s update, with one saying: “Aww gutted to hear Bez had tested positive for COVID-19.
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