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Rufus Hound replaced on Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus
direct to your inboxRufus Hound has withdrawn from Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus.The comedian previously had to sit out from the competition after coming into contact with someone with Covid-19.However now Rufus has revealed on social media that he has the virus himself.He will be replaced by fellow comedian Matt Richardson, who will skate with professional partner Vicky Ogden.Rufus said it "sucks" to have had to leave the ITV show, adding that his professional partner Robin Johnstone is “human sunshine” and a “tremendous pal”.“Unfortunately, the rules on Dancing On Ice are completely cut and dry, very strict, because they need to keep everybody on that production as safe as possible,” he said in a video he shared on