Denise van Outen and Myleene Klass wrap up warm as they arrive for Dancing On Ice training

Training for the new series of Dancing On Ice kicked off this week, with a plethora of celebrities taking to ice rinks to be put through their paces. 

And Denise van Outen looked ready for the ice as she kept warm in a bold red jumper while arriving at a London ice rink for rehearsals on Thursday.

Meanwhile, arriving separately, Myleene Klass wrapped up in an all black ensemble as she too prepared for another day on ice.

Denise, 46, appeared in a relaxed mood as she parked up and paid for a ticket ahead of her day of skating.

The beauty looked chic in a red top emblazoned with the words ‘All you need is love’, which she wore over a black roll neck jumper.

Denise teamed her top with form-fitting black leggings and black lace-up boots, later donning a red and black padded jacket as she gathered up her belongings. 

The stunner was laden down with bags and of course her ice skates as she made her way into the building. 

Meanwhile, Myleene, 42, wore a black wool coat over a black hoodie with a colourful eye design on the front. 

She added black joggers and lace-up boots to her casual ensemble, while shielding most of her face with oversized sunglasses and a black face mask.

The mother-of-three carried all of her belongings in a large holdall and clutched a can of drink as she entered the studios.

Elsewhere, Denise announced that she’ll be partnered with Matt Evers on the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice. 

Matt, 44, surprised Denise during an appearance at Proud Embankment in London on Saturday night, where the news was revealed as they shared the stage.

The news comes after it was reported that competitor Rebekah Vardy had hoped to be paired with the openly gay skater to avoid any possible cheating rumours.

Giving a taste of what’s to come, Denise looked sensational in a black sequinned bustier with a red waistcoat while Matt joined her in a red and black suit. 

After the pair embraced – with an assurance from Denise that they’re both tested and coronavirus-free – Matt got down on one knee and asked: ‘Denise will you be my ice skating partner for Dancing On Ice 2020?’

‘Yes I will!’ Denise excitedly responded, before taking to Instagram the following day to share the news with her followers.

Sharing footage of the moment on Sunday morning, Denise wrote: ‘Last night @proudembankment was pretty special for me. I found out who my ice pro is for the next few months. @themattevers ⛸❤️. I am so HAPPY!! I adore Matt.

‘I literally cannot wait to get into skate school with my new teacher and knuckle down to work. I promise to be a good student and to always listen & learn Matt, because you’re the best and you rock!

‘Come and lockdown with my family in Chelmsford and let’s create some lovely memories. Skate School starts this coming week. Bring it on! @dancingonice @itv.’

She added: ‘(For the record. Matt and I were both tested before our meet/embrace. We are now in a bubble so we can work together. Matt will be moving into our home for maximum safety) @dancingonice #mattevers #bubble #staysafe.’

For his part, Matt took to the image-sharing platform to upload a snap of the pair together onstage that night, as he expressed his own excitement.

He wrote: ‘Can not tell you how excited and nervous I was. It was quite emotional to surprise @vanouten_denise on stage and actually hug someone.

‘After being in the UK since the end of last series and not being able to see my family for a year and isolating for the past few weeks to create our bubble and getting to skate with a familiarly beautiful face is a blessing. 

‘Thank you @itv and our @dancingonice team for making this show happen during a pandemic. I hope @vanouten_denise and I and the rest of the cast can bring some joy and sparked to your living room come January.’

Other stars already confirmed for the show include Billie Faiers, Faye Brookes, and Jason Donovan.

Musician Lady Leshurr, British Olympians Colin Jackson and Graham Bell, and radio host Sonny Jay have also all been announced for the upcoming season.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will once again return to present the show and the expert panel of Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean, John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo will all resume their roles as judges.