McCririck signs up for 'Dancing On Ice'
John McCririck has revealed that he is to star on the next series of Dancing On Ice.
The betting expert said he would take to the ice as his next reality TV project, following his appearances on Celebrity Wife Swap, Celebrity Big Brother and this year's spin-off Celebrity Hijack.
The 67-year-old will be the oldest contestant to appear on the ITV show, beating this year's hopeful Aggie Mackenzie at 52.
The news follows last week's announcement that his hours on Channel 4 Racing are being cut back, which he said gives him more time to concentrate on his career as a TV personality.
However, he said he would refuse to appear in any "ridiculous" costumes, instead opting to skate in his trademark deerstalker hat, tweed jacket and sideburns.
McCririck is no stranger to skating and fondly remembers courting wife "The Booby" at Streatham ice rink in the early '60s.
But the pundit, who was booed off stage on ITV's Loose Women for his misogynistic views, had some words of warning for his potential partner.
He told DS: "The trouble with women is that they're nowhere near as reliable or as friendly as horses. And whoever's lucky enough to be my partner, I hope she knows how to make a decent sandwich and a good cup of tea because I don't dance well if I'm grumpy."
Asked what his odds would be to clinch the title, he said, "I'm more double carpet than ear'ole", meaning he is closer to 33-1 rather than 6-4 favourite in bookmakers' tic-tac terms.
The very thought of him "Dancing on Ice" make me feel slightly queasy!!