'Dancing on Ice' creative director Dan Whiston has told viewers to "watch this space" for potential upcoming romances on the new series.

Dan Whiston

Dan Whiston

The 42-year-old ice skater - won the first series of the show in March 2006 with actress Gaynor Faye - believes there could be some juicy love stories on the show this year, because it has happened before.

Speaking to The Sun Online, the pro skater explained: "I understand why people fall for their partners sometimes because you work so closely and have such a close relationship.

"It's happened before and it will happen again, so I will say watch this space. Sometimes boundaries are crossed, however, sometimes it can't be helped, things develop, things happen and love and relationships do blossom.

"So watch this space on that front."

Like 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'Dancing On Ice' has had its fair share of romantic sub-plots over the years.

Former England footballer David Seaman married Frankie Poultney in 2015, after partnering her on the ninth series of the show in 2014.

Sylvain Longchambon also found his future wife on the show after he danced with 'Coronation Street' actress Samia Ghadie in 2013.

The Frenchman was also in a relationship with ex Jennifer Metcalfe when they danced together in 2011.

Dan made the comments after judge Jason Gardiner opened up about the so-called 'Strictly' curse, admitting the same thing goes on on 'Dancing on Ice' but they "don't make a song and dance about it".

He previously stated: "We've had loads of those.

"We just don't make a song and dance about it."