Two Dancing On Ice stars are reportedly embroiled in a behind-the-scenes feud, weeks before the series is due to kick off.
Soap stars Sam Aston, who plays Chesney Brown on Coronation Street, and Charlie Brooks, who famously played Janine Butcher on EastEnders, appear to have snubbed each other on social media.
While many of this year’s Dancing On Ice follow each other on Instagram, Sam and Charlie do not, sparking claims that the long-running rivalry between their two shows has led to frosty relations between them.
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s all very strange. It must boil down to the old EE vs Corrie rivalry as there doesn’t seem to be any other reason why they wouldn’t follow each other.
‘It speaks volumes though that they have only snubbed each other and followed everyone else.
Two Dancing On Ice stars are reportedly embroiled in a behind-the-scenes feud, with Sam Aston (pictured) ‘snubbing’ Charlie Brooks on social media
Sam, and Charlie (pictured with her skating partner Eric Radford) appear to have snubbed each other on social media, as they do not follow each other on Instagram
‘Clearly there is no love lost between Weatherfield and Walford residents!’
It’s also been revealed that Sam doesn’t follow Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey, although she does follow him.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Sam Aston and Charlie Brooks for comment.
As the claims surfaced, Charlie revealed that she’s been partnered with professional skater Eric Radford, writing on Instagram: ‘Connected. I couldn’t be happier.
‘@ericradford85… Let’s skate. (in-between the chats and the coffee. Obvs.’
This comes after it was reported that TOWIE star Dan Edgar also requested that he wouldn’t be paired with professional skater Vanessa Bauer, in a show of loyalty to his pal, and her ex, Joey Essex.
A source said: ‘Dan didn’t want anything to distract him from the competition and he didn’t want to have to worry about what Joey was thinking.
‘Vanessa is an incredible skater but Dan wanted to keep things really professional and stick by his mate.
While many of this year’s Dancing On Ice follow each other on Instagram, Sam and Charlie do not, sparking claims that the famous rivalry between their two shows has led to frosty relations
It comes after The Traitors star Mollie Pearce also revealed she is paired with Colin Grafton this season in a fun Instagram post
The first pairing was announced last week, as show favourite Vanessa Bauer landed herself with famed reality TV star Chris Taylor
‘Joey and Vanessa did not end badly, but it just felt like the easiest solution.’
The first pairing was announced last week, and favourite Vanessa landed herself with famed reality TV star Chris Taylor.
Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has partnered up with Andy Buchanan in the competition.
The Traitors star Mollie Pearce also revealed she is paired with Colin Grafton this season in a fun Instagram post.
She wrote: ‘Soooo excited to announce our partnership!⛸️We are thrilled and can’t wait to start our journey for season 17!!!❄️ it’s an absolute pleasure to be skating with @colin_grafton All starting to feel very real now.’
A host of famous faces are currently rehearsing for the competition, which kicks off in January.
Love Island star Chris took to Instagram to unveil the exciting news he is partnered with Vanessa as he shared a slew of snaps of the pair busy practising with their skates on.
He captioned his post: ‘Bloody DELIGHTED to say me & Vanessa are skating together on @dancingonice 2025 …swipe to see how in sync we are(n’t…yet. I’ll accept 51% responsibility for that)
‘Quivering with excitement to start skating with V-force & learn some sort of grace/decorum (& possibly improve my still quaver like posture).
‘Message to future Vanessa – I’m sorry. This will make sense in about a week ☺️ (long/short – I’m quite annoying)’.
The Dancing On Ice 2025 lineup slipped on their skates for the first time as they kicked off training earlier this month.
After the full lineup was revealed, hopefuls included Charlie Brooks and Dan took to social media to share a series of clips documenting their tentative first steps onto the rink.
Charlie took to Instagram to share a snap of herself putting on her skates, along with the caption: ‘Getting my skates on. Clearly quite excited about this.’
The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Edgar also shared a clip of himself with his skates on as he prepared to meet his partner for the first time.
Mollie, who rose to fame as a star of The Traitors, struggled to contain her excitement as she shared a giddy clip of the ice rink for the first time.
Fellow contestants Anton Ferdinand and Chelsee also shared glimpses of their first day of training, as he stars of the new series prepare for their first performance in early January.
Paralympic champion Dame Sarah Storey was unveiled as the 12th and final contestant to be taking part in the show.
They will also join Coronation Street star Sam Aston, Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave and comedian Josh Jones.
In March it was revealed Holly Willoughby has been offered a lucrative deal by ITV bosses to return to host Dancing On Ice next year in a bid to keep her at the channel.
For the first time in 20 years the presenter will not be contracted for a show on the channel, leaving the door open for their rivals to swoop in and hire her.
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.’
