Billie Faiers is in high spirits as she leaves Dancing On Ice training with a friend

Billie Faiers returned to the rink on Friday morning as she continued her earnest preparations for the forthcoming series of Dancing On Ice.

The TV personality was joined by a friend as she left rehearsals following her latest training session with professional skater Mark Henretty.

Sporting a black quilted jacket over matching leggings and white trainers, Billie, 30, was appropriately dressed while making her way to a waiting car. 

With her hair tied into a neat top-knot, the former TOWIE star caught the eye after rounding off another week of preparation before the real work begins in January. 

Joining Billie, her male friend pulled a small travel case as they ventured out of the skating rink and onto the street. 

The new series of Dancing on Ice is expected to begin in the New Year, with celebrities already in the midst of training after the lineup was confirmed in September.

Confirming her participation on social media, Billie wrote: ‘I am soooo excited to announce that I will be taking part in @dancingonice. I still can’t believe I am actually doing it !!

‘I am soooo nervous but so excited … This will honestly be one of my biggest challenges yet !! I have zero ice skating or dance experience.

‘But I’m going to give it my all and make my family and most of all Nelly and Arthur proud. Wish me luck.’

Billie joins a slew of stars including Rebekah Vardy, Jason Donovan, Myleene Klass and Denise Van Outen who will take to the ice when the ITV show returns to screens early next year.

Scottish skater Mark is a two-time British medallist and has appeared on six series of the show, earlier this year he finished in third place with Paralympian Libby Clegg.

The thirteenth series of Dancing on Ice is expected to launch in January 2021.