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Dancing On Ice’s Ferne McCann has opened up on the ‘trust’ she has with her ‘supportive’ pro skating partner Brendyn Hatfield as she prepares to take to the rink.
The ITV skating show returns to British screens on Sunday, and the former TOWIE star, 34, has revealed that Brendyn has helped her overcome ‘massive fears’ ahead of the launch show.
It comes shortly after Ferne got candid about her ‘tough’ relationship with fiancé Lorri Haines, 33, and how the pair are juggling their blended families with their busy careers.
In an exclusive interview with MailOnline, Ferne explained: ‘I completely trust Brendan with my life, like no pressure, but you need that. I have felt that support from the offset and it is so necessary because it is scary.
‘I have really enjoyed it but there has been a massive block of fear that I have tried to break down.
‘And having that someone who has faith in you is great.’
Dancing On Ice ‘s Ferne McCann has opened up on the ‘trust’ she has with her ‘supportive’ pro skating partner Brendyn Hatfield as she prepares to take to the rink
The ITV skating show returns to British screens on Sunday, and the former TOWIE star, 34, has revealed that Brendyn has helped her overcome ‘massive fears’ ahead of the launch show
She went on to say: ‘Skating in the studio for the first time was surreal. I got really emotional. I have been learning to skate for three months and to now get to this point, it’s just insane.
‘I found it very frustrating in the beginning. I was telling the coaches that I just couldn’t get it. And I was second guessing what I had signed up for.’
Brendyn then reminded her that she is ‘Ferne McCann, not Ferne McCan’t.’
It comes days after Ferne got candid about her relationship with fiancé Lorri, as she admitted that the couple are ‘not constantly upbeat and positive’.
The influencer and her partner share daughter Finty, 18 months, while Ferne is also mother to daughter Sunday, six, from a previous relationship and Lorri also has a son with a former partner.
Ferne admitted that juggling their blended families with their busy careers means that her and Lorri get less time alone together, but explained they were working on getting their spark back.
She explained: ‘It’s a juggle now because we’re traveling to Bovington every day. So there’s a bit more of a distance than just going to Chelmsford ice rink, but Lorri, my mum and everyone’s getting involved to make it work.
‘I wouldn’t be able to do this show if it wasn’t for my family, because we’ve got Finty, who’s 18 months and Sunday, who’s at school, so it’s a juggle.’
It comes shortly after Ferne got candid about her ‘tough’ relationship with fiancé Lorri Haines, 33, and how the pair are juggling their blended families with their busy careers
In an exclusive interview with MailOnline, Ferne explained: ‘I completely trust Brendan with my life, like no pressure, but you need that. I have felt that support from the offset and it is so necessary because it is scary’
‘Sunday is coming to watch me, she is very excited. This is the first show she can watch me in and enjoy!’
Ferne turned heads in a plunging blue mini-dress that flaunted her enviable figure at the Dancing On Ice photocall on Wednesday.
Speaking on enjoying the glamorous side of the show, she added: ‘The majority of my life I am doing the school runs and looking after my children. So to get glammed up, I just want to enjoy the glitz and glam.’
Last year, the reality star admitted that she and Lorri sleep in separate bedrooms and even sought the help of an intimacy coach to get their romance back on track.
But Ferne confirmed that the couple are now ‘back in the same bed’ and have been ‘getting the intimacy back’ into their relationship.
She explained: ‘You really have to prioritise it when you’ve got children, it’s easy for it to be bottom of the pile. We had a baby and are very busy.
‘But now we prioritise intimacy, and communication is key. You get those rare moments where you can have quality time together.’
Brendyn then reminded her that she is ‘Ferne McCann, not Ferne McCan’t’
Ferne turned heads in a plunging blue mini-dress that flaunted her enviable figure at the Dancing On Ice photocall on Wednesday
Speaking on enjoying the glamorous side of the show, she added: ‘The majority of my life I am doing the school runs and looking after my children. So to get glammed up, I just want to enjoy the glitz and glam.’
In a previous interview with Heat, Ferne had shared how her and Lorri’s session with an intimacy coach had been ‘really insightful’.
She recalled how they did a lot of non-sexual activities that were focused on helping them improve their communication as well as other skills that can be transferred to the bedroom.
Ferne insisted that most parents would agree that once a baby is born sex is out the window as it is no longer a priority.
She also cited her pets, business, and television show as reasons why she struggles to find the time and energy to be intimate with Lorri.
Elsewhere, Ferne said she was left ‘scarred’ after her first skating experience when she was seven-years-old.
The cast of this year’s Dancing On Ice have been pictured in their best glitz and glamour in first look snaps ahead of its launch
‘My first ever experience on the ice wasn’t great and left me scarred and the first time I ever went to A&E and got stitches’, she said.
‘I went to an ice-skating party when I was seven and this boy skated into me and his skate went into my leg, but I love that story because like anything in my life, I get back up and here we are.’
She also said that her daughter Sunday ‘is very protective and is worried about me falling over’ but added that she thinks she will ‘love watching me on the ice’.
Dancing On Ice returns Sunday January 12 at 6.30pm, live on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
DANCING ON ICE 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
FERNE MCCANN
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: Reality TV star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited, it’s going to be a huge challenge but I’m excited for the glitz and glamour of the show.’
SIR STEVE REDRGAVE
AGE: 62
PROFESSION: Former Olympic rower
WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘It’s like going back to being an athlete again, I’ve been competing most of my life.’
CHARLIE BROOKS
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Soap star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve skated when I was a kid and with mulled wine at Christmas. Until I get on the ice I have no idea how I’m going to be. I’m not that strong.’
ANTON FERDINAND
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Footballer and pundit
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: Dancing On Ice will give me that focus but I’m also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts.’
CHRIS TAYLOR
Age: 34
PROFESSION: Reality star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I’ve not even started stretching yet, I need to.’
CHELSEE HEALEY
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m ready, I’m good to go, let’s go! I’ve got a bit of rhythm but skating on ice is completely different, I’m excited.
MOLLIE PEARCE
AGE: 22
PROFESSION: Reality TV star and model
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I’m ready for the challenge.’
SAM ASTON
AGE: 31
PROFESSION: Soap star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘Anyone at work who I’ve spoken to has done it have all kind of the same thing that it is a great experience and it is really hard, and it’s tiring and tough but it is brilliant as well.’
JOSH JONES
AGE: 31
PROFESSION: Comedian
WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘I’ve not got any skating experience whatsoever, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good, I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren’t together now.’
MICHAELA STRACHAN
AGE: 58
PROFESSION: Television presenter
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It’s going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on ice was 14 years ago, because I trained as a dancer, I’ve got a bit of balance, but I have no idea whether I’m going to be good.’
DAN EDGAR
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: TOWIE star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real.’
DAME SARAH STOREY
AGE: 46
PROFESSION: Paralympian
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport.’
