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Katherine Heslop

Dancing on Ice's Ekin-Su blows kiss while Holly Willoughby sparkles at show photo call

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu blew a kiss at the cameras in her fetching Dancing on Ice outfit at the show's press call, ahead of the competition returning this Sunday.

The Love Island winner, 28, smiled confidently in her gorgeous black and grey one-piece, made up of a leather, lowcut top and a frayed skirt.

The 28-year-old is among the fresh batch of eleven celebrities, who will embark on the ultimate celebrity talent competition as they take to the ice each week.

The stars, including EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer and Coronation Street's Mollie Gallagher, attended the press call and showed off their rink looks.

Ekin-Su rocked a mini-dress at the press call (PA)
The star with her pro partner Brendyn Hatfield (PA)

Hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield also posed for pictures, with Holly wearing an off the shoulder blue and sequin gown, and Phillip in a black turtle neck and fetching double breasted grey blazer.

Ekin-Su, who also posed with her pro partner Brendyn Hatfield, has said she could see herself winning the show.

She said: “I used to ice-skate when I was a little girl – I did a show when I was six or seven and then I started doing ballet.

EastEnders star Patsy (PA)
And Corrie actress Mollie (PA)

“I’ve always had a performance side in my blood and I do think Dancing on Ice will be hard but it’s an opportunity to show a different audience a side to me. I think I’d be good and I can see myself winning it.”

Patsy, known for playing Bianca Jackson in Eastenders, looked relaxed at the photo call, wearing a dark blue and sparkling mini dress with heeled boots.

Mollie rocked a dramatic silver and black look, which matched her blonde hair, as she wore a corset style-top.

Phillip and Holly smile at the cameras (PA)
Klabera Komini and The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran (PA)

Former TOWIE star Joey Essex, even posed for a skating move when he took to the ice, and opted for a sparkling black shirt with a relaxed fit.

Comedian Darren Harriot looked suave in a dark suit while Hollyoaks star Carly Stenson beamed in a sparkling purple wrap dress with her pro partner Mark Hanretty.

Ru Paul's Drag Race winner The Vivienne looked flawless in a midnight blue and velvet gown, and wearing a silver wig.

Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson also got the dark blue memo, as he wore black and navy tie-dye style shirt, while former footballer John Fashanu opted for a smart polo neck jumper and long blazer.

The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran kept things casual in a bomber jacket and jacket, while Liberty X's Michelle Heaton smiled over her shoulder in a silver tasselled dress.

Michelle has previously said she is ready to win the show after beating her addictions.

Liberty X's Michelle Heaton (PA)
And footie ace John Fashanu (PA)

The 43-year-old said she now feels “really strong and ready” for the ITV talent contest after a journey of recovery from drug and alcohol problems.

Michelle, who is partnered with professional skater Lukasz Rozycki, said: “I’ve always watched the show and I’m a massive fan.

“I’ve suffered from addictions so even though I’ve always wanted to do the show and my name has been in the hat, it was never the right time.

Joey Essex shows off his moves (PA)
While The Vivienne stuns in her outfit (PA)

“I want to do it because it’s always been on my bucket list. The show is magical, the costumes and doing something that is different and outside my box."

*The new series of Dancing On Ice begins this Sunday on ITV

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