RUFUS Hound has been booted out of Dancing on Ice after testing positive for coronavirus for a second time.
The comedian, 41, has already missed two weeks of the show after being told he must self isolate after getting a Test and Trace notification.
He subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 meaning he had to stay at home by law.
But having completed his period of quarantine, he has tested positive again meaning ITV producers have told him he must leave the competition.
It comes after HOAR told how bosses had changed rules meaning as of Monday a positive diagnosis meant celebrities or skaters were out.
Insiders say those affected would not be qualified to safely skate having missed up to two weeks of training.
Previously, celebs would have been allowed a bye but only for one week.
Rufus confirmed the news, tweeting: “I will no longer be participating in @dancingonice COVID is – as I’m sure we’re all well aware – a bastard and sadly the world isn’t short of those.”
He posted a video explaining: “Having come into contact with someone with Covid and isolating it transpired I have Covid.
“Unfortunately the rules on Dancing On Ice are cut and dry – very strict.”
