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The line-up for the latest series has been announced
There are many good things to look forward to this winter including Christmas, the Strictly Finale, and of course – the latest series from Dancing on Ice!
The show will see a number of Bold celebrities take to the ice with their professional partners to impress the jury.
Series 15 won’t start until January, but the full lineup for next year’s show has now been unveiled.
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A total of 11 famous faces will take part in the competition and all have their eyes set on the coveted trophy, but we’ll have to wait and see which celebrity comes out on top.
In the meantime, read on to find out more about the celebrities we’ll soon be seeing walking our TV screens.
Patsy Palmer
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Actress and DJ Patsy Palmer, best known for her role in EastEnders, was the first celebrity to be revealed in the 2023 line-up.
Sharing why she decided to sign on to the show, Patsy said: “I wanted to challenge myself and get back to work, get out of my comfort zone. And I was like, ‘I’m just gonna try,’ it seems like a lot for fun.”
John Fashanu
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Former soccer player and presenter John Fashanu will soon be hitting the ice too.
“I’m so excited to be a part of Dancing On Ice. I don’t think it will surprise people that I’m very competitive – I’m definitely going to win it,” he said.
“And that might be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for, but I couldn’t be more up for the challenge.”
Ekin-Su Culculoglu
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Reality TV star and actress Ekin-Su Culculoglu was the third celebrity contestant confirmed for next year’s Dancing On Ice series.
“I can’t wait to get on the ice and skate,” said Ekin-Su.
“Stay tuned and see you on the ice!”
Nile Wilson
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Olympic bronze medal-winning gymnast Nile Wilson announced that he will be showcasing his skills on the ice on his YouTube channel.
“I’m so excited to get into this routine and feel like an athlete again,” he said.
Wilson won an Olympic bronze medal on men’s high bar at the 2016 Summer Olympics and announced his retirement from gymnastics in 2021 due to injury.
Molly Gallagher
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Coronation Street actress Mollie said she will ask her co-stars, who have previously taken part in the show, for “any advice” she can get.
Mollie said she was “really excited” to be on the show and she joins the ranks of other Coronation Street stars who have taken to the rink over the years, including Jane Danson and Sally Dynevor, who competed in Series 14 earlier this year.
Joey Essex
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Reality TV star Joey Essex will also be looking to impress the judges and the nation on the ice.
“I would like to win. I will put all my energy into it. At this point in my life I am so ready for it,” he said.
The TV personality, who has also appeared on a number of other shows including I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity MasterChef will try a brand new ability – but will he master it?
The Vivienne
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Drag artist The Vivienne, who will be taking part in Dancing on Ice in 2023, said taking part in the ITV show was a “huge step forward for queer representation on television”.
The 30-year-old, whose real name is James Lee Williams, said: “I’m so 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.”
Darren Harriott
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Comedian Darren Harriott has opened up about his fears about joining the Dancing on Ice cast.
“I have huge feet. i can’t skate I don’t really dance. What am I doing? Help me. I’m panicking,” he said.
Harriott said he wasn’t very graceful and that his family had already made bets on whether he would fall in the first episode.
Carley Stenson
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Former Hollyoaks actress Carley Stenson, who was on the show from 2000 to 2011, was the ninth contestant to be announced for the ITV show.
She has also acted in a variety of West End shows including Legally Blonde The Musical and pathetic.
Michelle Heaton
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Former pop star Michelle Heaton, member of the group Liberty X, will also try his hand at skating.
“I’m so excited — I can’t believe it.”
“Me and the kids in general are such big fans of the show,” she said.
Shiva Kaneswaran
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The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran became the 11th and final celebrity confirmed for the 2023 series.
The Dublin-born singer said he was inspired to sign on to the program by the actions of his late bandmate Tom Parker, who died in March.
“He taught me to live life to the fullest and not to be afraid. That’s one of the reasons I’m doing this show,” Siva said.
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