Olympic ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards has replaced Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb Dancing On Ice.
The athlete, 59, will be taking to the ice alongside his fellow celebrities as training for the 2024 series has now begun.
Eddie joins the cast after Stephen sadly had to withdraw from the show due to an injury he sustained during training.
Eddie said: ‘It’s bittersweet as whilst I’m delighted to be taking part in the new series I’m gutted for Stephen and wish him a speedy recovery.
‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!’
Line-up: Olympic ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards has replaced Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb Dancing On Ice
Eddie will be joining the class of 2024 which includes, World Champion Boxer Ricky Hatton MBE, actress Claire Sweeney, actress and singer Hannah Spearritt, West End star Amber Davies and Olympic Champion and presenter Greg Rutherford MBE.
TV personality Miles Nazaire, comedian and writer Lou Sanders, actor Ricky Norwood, Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts, actor Ryan Thomas and Emmerdale Roxy Shahidi complete the line up.