Dancing On Ice 2023 is just around the corner and the celebrities for the next season have been confirmed by ITV. When the competition kicks off in January soap stars, athletes, singers, and reality television stars will take to the ice with their professional partners in hopes of lifting the trophy.
They will be eager to follow in the footsteps of Regan Gascoigne and his professional skating partner Karina Manta who won Dancing On Ice in 2022. Regan beat Brendan Cole and Kimberly Wyatt in the final.
The very first 2023 celebrity was revealed on ITV's This Morning by DOI presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. The hosts confirmed Patsy Palmer, who is best known for her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, would be joining the line-up. You can read more on the announcement here.
Read more: ITV Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up as first contestant announced
Since then, more celebrities have been announced, with Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Liberty X's Michelle Heaton and The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran all joining the line-up. The cast of 2023 can be found below in full.
Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up
Siva Kaneswaran
The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran was the final celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice, completing this year's stellar line-up of stars.
Speaking to Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Siva 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
Pop singer Michelle Heaton was revealed as the tenth Dancing On Ice celebrity contestant. Speaking about signing up for the 2023 series after it was revealed on Lorraine on Monday, October 10, the Liberty X star told the show's host: "I'm so excited - I can't believe it. 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, so I'm really truly grateful that I've got it this year when I'm a lot stronger."
When asked if she is familiar with the ice rink, Michelle, who is 18 months sober, said: "No, I definitely can't skate. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. That's the honesty of it. I'm not a skater!"
"My kids are so buzzing. Faith came up to me when I found out that I had it and she said 'I'm so proud of you mummy'!" She added: "I'm looking forward to finding out who my pro might be. I'm just really excited."
Carley Stenson
Actress and West End star Carley Stenson was the ninth contestant confirmed for Dancing On Ice. Speaking about signing up for the 2023 series, the former Hollyoaks star said: "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."
Darren Harriott
Comedian Darren Harriott was revealed to be the eighth contestant on Talk TV. Speaking to host Trisha Goddard, 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
Reality television star Joey Essex was the seventh celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice. The news was announced on ITV's This Morning, Joey said: "I would love to win. I'm going to put all my energy into this. This stage in my life, I'm so ready for this."
Speaking about how he'll feel about receiving comments from the judges, Joey said: "I'm doing it for me. I want to impress the judges but I want to impress myself. I'm going to put all my effort into this."
The Vivienne
Drag Queen and TV personality The Vivienne was the sixth celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice.
Revealing the news on social media, Welsh-born The Vivienne, who won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK back in 2019, said: "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."
Mollie Gallagher
Swapping the Rovers for the rink, Coronation Street's Mollie Gallagher was the fifth celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice.
Speaking exclusively to Lorraine, Mollie 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!"
On seeking advice from her Coronation Street co-stars, Mollie said: "I'll be getting all the tips I can because I'm going to need it!"
Nile Wilson
Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson was the fourth celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice. Revealing 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." On what he hopes to bring to the ice, Nile said: "My biggest goal on the show is to do something that no-one has ever done before!"
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
The Love Island winner, who was crowned champion alongside boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti this summer, will be taking to the rink in January. The reality television star was the third Dancing On Ice contestant to be announced.
The news was announced on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, October 5. Richard Arnold made the announcement while in the studio with presenters Susanna Reid and Ed Balls. Speaking to viewers at home, he said: "Ekin-Su is lacing up those skates ready to put her skills to the test."
Ekin-Su then appeared via video link and said: "Hi Good Morning Britain, it's Ekin-Su here today. I've got some amazing news to tell you. I will be doing this year's Dancing On Ice, I'm so excited for the team, I can't wait to get myself on the ice and skate." You can read more on this here.
John Fashanu
The football legend was the second celebrity announced for Dancing On Ice 2023. Speaking about signing up for the series, John said: "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!"
Patsy Palmer
The 50-year-old actress, who is best known for her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, was announced as the first contestant on ITV's This Morning. She told Holly and Phil: "I just can't believe I'm the first one, thanks for that."
"I know, no backing out now," Holly replied. "We've revealed you."
Patsy, who appeared from America via video link, explained that she'd turned down Dancing On Ice before but was ready to challenge herself and get out of her comfort zone. The television star also revealed she'd be training from Los Angeles.
She told the presenters: "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!" You can read more on this here.
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