The tinsel and baubles have been put away for another year and the cold shows no signs of letting up.

But if you're pining for the Christmas glitz and can't face leaving the sofa to take on the freezing temperatures, ITV1's Dancing On Ice may be the answer.

Now in its fifth year, the ice skating contest featuring famous - and some not-so-famous - names is back with 14 new contestants and an extra judge on the panel, former Spice Girl Emma Bunton.

Presumably, the publicity boost is the main attraction for those asked to do the show, rather than the gruelling training and constant threat of injury.

But there are more personal reasons for some, including Boyzone's Mikey Graham.

The singer described his participation as a tribute to former Boyzone member Stephen Gately, who died last year.

"The show has been a bit of a life raft, a saving grace... for me to keep very focused on something. It's been a lovely experience and hopefully, he (Stephen) will be up there looking down on me and giving me a hand," says Graham.

Gately also took part in the show in 2007.