Check out the Dancing On Ice line up, ahead of the show's launch
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Check out the Dancing On Ice line up, ahead of the show's launch
Dancing On Ice 2023 is officially here, along with the line up of celebrities heading into the rink. After we saw the likes of Liberty Poole and Bez, alongside Rachel Stevens and Brendan Cole, take to the ice in previous series, what does the 2023 series have in store? Well, Love Island's Ekin-Su, for starters! Here's a look at the famous people who will be donning their skates and heading onto the ice for Dancing On Ice 2023, alongside their involvement announcement and who they'll be paired with.
Catch Dancing on Ice on Sundays at 6:30pm on ITV1 and ITX.
ITV - 2/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Nile Wilson
Who are they? British gymnast who won bronze in the horizontal bar at the 2016 summer Olympics.
What have they said about the show? Announcing the news on his YouTube channel, Nile said, "I'm going to be on ITV's Dancing on Ice! This is a really cool thing. I've certainly not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. 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!”
Who will they be paired up with? Olivia Smart
ITV - 3/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Mollie Gallagher
Who are they? Coronation Street actor, best known for playing Nina in the soap.
What have they said about the show? "I’m really excited. I’ve not really felt nervous yet, strangely. But being here today, I am now feeling it a little bit!"
Who will they be paired up with? Sylvain Longchambon
ITV - 4/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - The Vivienne
Who are they? Drag Queen legend and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season one, of course.
What have they said about the show? Announcing the news on social media, The Vivienne wrote, "I'm beyond excited to announce that I will be competing in Dancing on Ice in 2023! This is honestly a dream come true and I can't wait to start training on the ice. To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is truly an honour. I think it's a big step forward for queer representation on TV.”
Who will they be paired up with? Colin Grafton
ITV - 5/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Joey Essex
Who are they? TV personality and influencer Joey is most famous for his starring role on TOWIE, before heading into the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.
What have they said about the show? Speaking on This Morning, Joey revealed he was joining Dancing on Ice. "I would love to win," he said. "I’m going to put all my energy into this. This stage in my life, I’m so ready for this. I’m doing it for me. I want to impress the judges but I want to impress myself."
Who will they be paired up with? Vanessa Bauer
ITV - 6/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Patsy Palmer
Who are they? Patsy is an actor turned DJ, who is probably most recognisable as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders.
What have they said about the show? Announcing herself as the first contestants on 2023's Dancing On Ice, Patsy told This Morning: "I wanted to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. I thought ‘I’ll just go for it’ and it seems like a lot of fun.
"My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years. This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”
Who will they be paired up with? Matt Evers
ITV - 7/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - John Fashanu
Who are they? A television presenter and former professional footballer, who made a name playing for England and Wimbledon.
What have they said about the show? “I'm so excited to be a part of Dancing on Ice! I don't think it'll come as a surprise to people that I'm very competitive - I am definitely in it to win it. And this may be one of the scariest things I've ever signed up for but I couldn't be more ready for the challenge!"
Who will they be paired up with? Alexandra Schauman
ITV - 8/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Who are they? Ekin-who? The actor and Love Island winner stole our hearts and screens this summer in the Mallorcan villa.
What have they said about the show? Announcing her participation in the show on Good Morning Britain, Ekin-Su said: “I’ve got some amazing news to tell you, I’m going to be doing this year’s Dancing on Ice! I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice!”
This comes after boyfriend Davide Saclimenti revealed the reason why he wouldn't be going on the show, despite being approached.
Who will they be paired up with? Brendyn Hatfield
ITV - 9/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Darren Harriott
Who are they? Darren Harriott is a stand-up comedian, who you might also recognise from panel shows like Mock the Week, The Apprentice: Your Fired and The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice.
What have they said about the show? Announcing the news on Talk TV, Darren revealed, "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!”
Who will they be paired up with? Tippy Packard
ITV - 10/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Carley Stenson
Who are they? An actress and star of the West End, best known for her roles as Steph Cunningham in Hollyoaks and Harriet Shelton in Doctors.
What have they said about the show? Speaking about signing up for the show, Carley shared, "I'm so excited that I get to learn how to dance...on ice! I'm terrified but can’t wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience."
Who will they be paired up with? Mark Hanretty
ITV - 11/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Michelle Heaton
Who are they? Michelle is best known for being a singer in 00s pop group Liberty X.
What have they said about the show? "I’m so excited - I can’t believe it," Michelle said as she announced the news on Lorraine. "Me and the kids are such huge fans of the show in general."
"I’ve always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago," she added in relation to her battle with addiction. "So I’m really truly grateful that I’ve got it this year when I’m a lot stronger."
Who will they be paired up with? Lukasz Rozycki
ITV - 12/12
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up - Siva Kaneswaran
Who are they? Irish singer Siva is most famous for being a member of boyband The Wanted.
What have they said about the show? "I’m very excited. I’m trying to be positive and not be in a fearful mindset!" Siva said as he shared the news on Good Morning Britain.
"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!”
Who will they be paired up with? Klabera Komini
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