Full line-up for ‘Dancing On Ice 2023 confirmed
Dancing On Ice The rink will be welcoming 11 celebrities and their pro-skating partners for the 2023 series.
ITV’s ITV Skating Show will return to screens on Sunday 15th January. But there has been a lot of training before that first live show.
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It will be the lowest cast in years, with 11 couples participating. But, as past years have shown us, there might be extra stars who can step in to fill in for any injured.
All confirmed Dancing On Ice 2023 stars
Siva Kaneswaran
Skating partner: Klabera Komini
The last celebrity cast announcement for 2023 is The Wanted star, which revealed that he will be joining Good Morning Britain.
He said: “I’m very excited. I’m trying to be positive and not be in a fearful mindset! I’m looking forward to meeting all the cast. I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see and hopefully not make a fool of myself!”
Michelle Heaton
Skating partner: Łukasz Różycki
Lorraine hosted a conversation with the former Liberty X singer, where she said that she would be taking part.
Heaton, who is now sober for 18 months, admitted that she has been reluctant to engage in previous years due to the effects of her alcoholism.
She stated, “I’ve always wanted it and I’ve always included my name in it. But I knew I wouldn’t have the strength to finish anything when my body was as it was… I’m glad that I’ve got it now that I’m stronger.”
When she was asked about her children’s surprise at her participation in Dancing On Ice she stated that Faith came up to her and said, “Faith, I’m so proud of your Mummy.” It’s amazing that she is proud to see me grow from the person I was into the person I am today.
Carley Stenson
Mark Hanretty, skating partner
Hollyoaks actress and West End actor, she has now joined the cast.
Stenson stated, “I’m so excited to learn how dance…on ice!” I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.”
Darren Harriott
Tippy Packard, a skating partner
Comedian Darren Harriott confirmed he was joining Trisha’s TalkTV cast.
He said: “I’ve got giant feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance! My family has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall on the first episode!”
Joey Essex
Skating partner: Vanessa Bauer
This Morning featured the Towie star, who admitted that he wanted to join the cast for years and was training hard.
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When asked about his famous reality show, “curse”, which sees contestants fall in love with their partners, he replied: “I want be cursed.” Is this a curse? I am super single. I’m not here to fall for the ice. But if the ice is interested in me
The Vivienne
Colin Grafton is a skating partner
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner The Vivienne has joined the cast of the 2023 series as the show’s first ever drag artist contestant, saying: “I’m beyond excited to announce that I will be competing in Dancing On Ice in 2023! This is truly a dream come true, and I cannot wait to get started training on the ice.
“It is an honor to be the first UK drag artist to compete in a reality show. I think it’s a big step forward for queer representation on TV.”
Mollie Gallagher
Sylvain Longchambon is a skating partner
Mollie Gallagher from Coronation Street will join her cobbles star co-stars on the ice. This soap has been a source of many a skating star in past years.
Gallagher, who plays Nina Lucas, was revealed on Lorraine and said: “I’m really excited. I’ve not really felt nervous yet, strangely. But being here today, I am now feeling it a little bit!”
Talking about getting advice from her Coronation Street co-stars, she added: “I’ll be getting all the tips I can because I’m going to need it!”
Nile Wilson
Olivia Smart, a partner in skating
Nile Wilson, Olympic gymnast, announced that he has joined the YouTube cast.
Wilson is obviously used to performing some acrobatic moves and hinted that he would be going for it on the ice, saying: “I’m going to be on ITV’s Dancing on Ice! This is really cool. Although I haven’t ice skated much, I am excited to try it. I’m so excited to get into that routine and to feel like an athlete again.
“My biggest goal on the show is to do something that no-one has ever done before!”
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Skating partner: Brendyn Hatfield
Love Island winner, who is now a member of the Dancing On Ice cast following in the footsteps many Islanders before she.
She appeared in a pre-recorded video for Good Morning Britain, where she said: “I’m so excited for the team, I can’t wait to get on the ice and skate. Stay tuned, and we will see you out on the ice.
Cülcüloğlu recently made a travel show with her Love Island partner Davide Sanclimenti, where they travelled to Turkey and Italy to show off their hometowns in Ekin-Su & Davide: Homecomings.
John Fashanu
Skating partner: Alexandra Schauman
John Fashanu was the second celebrity to join Dancing On Ice 2023.
60-year old former footballer turned television presenter after his sporting days ended. He hosted Gladiators and Deal Or No Deal Nigeria, finishing second in the second season of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
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He said, “I’m so thrilled to be a part in Dancing On Ice! It shouldn’t be surprising to anyone that I am competitive. I want it to win. Although this might be one of my most frightening assignments, I am ready to accept the challenge.
Patsy Palmer
Skating partner: Matt Evers
Patsy Palmer, an ex-EastEnders actor was the first person announced For the 2023 cast.
Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, and Holly Willoughby revealed the identity of the DJ and wellbeing guru who now resides in the US.
As Schofield pointed out she’d turned down the show before, she said: “Yes because I’ve been absolutely terrified before, but my pact that I made to myself when I was 50 was that I’ve got to challenge myself for the next couple of years and get out of my comfort zone because I don’t want to get stuck in this thing of ‘argh, I’m 50, it’s such a weird age’.”
Willoughby asked Willoughby why she was a fan Jayne Torvill or Christopher Dean, who both judge the show and work alongside the contestants.
Talking about their Olympic gold-winning routine Bolero, Palmer replied: “I don’t even know what year it was when they did their big dance – was it like a tango or something like that they did?”
Dancing On Ice is back on Sunday 15 January at 6.30pm ITV1.
Jason Gardiner at his Dancing On Ice exit