Dancing On Ice have revealed the line-up of professional skaters for the upcoming 2024 series, with Vanessa Bauer and Brendyn Hatfield among the pros returning.
And the new series will see a shake-up among the pros as Simon Senecal and Amani Fancy join the show following Matt Evers departure.
While skaters Klabera Komini, Alexandra Schauman, Olivia Smart, and Lukasz Rozycki will not be returning this year.
Joining the others will be Slyvain Longchambon, Colin Grafton, Robin Johnstone, Andy Buchanan, Mark Hanretty, Anette Dytrt, Vanessa James, and Vicky Ogden.
The glittering photos of the celebrities seen with their professional partners come as it was revealed Dancing on Ice will launch Sunday January 14.
Dancing On Ice have revealed the line-up of professional skaters for the upcoming 2024 series, with Vanessa Bauer among the pros returning (pictured with partner Miles Nazaire)
Professional dancer Brendyn Hatfield will also be returning alongside his celebrity partner Lou Sanders
The glittering photos of the celebrities seen with their professional partners come as it was revealed Dancing on Ice will return next Sunday
Photos of the contestants show fan favourite Vanessa with partner her Miles Nazaire, while Brendyn will show Lou Sanders the ropes.
Made in Chelsea star Miles admitted he ‘100%’ felt like he had something to prove ahead of his debut on the rink before gushing over his and partner’s ability to help bring out the real him.
Saying: ‘I don’t know if Vanessa takes it out of me or it’s just I’m feeling really comfortable, but there’s a side that I only show my mum and people who are very, very close to me,’
‘Which is kind of like the kiddie side and just having a bit of more fun and not so serious and not so ‘Miles the French boy’ who talks in French and woos women’.
Adding: ‘I really love it when I’m like that. I’m just a bit goofy and I’m just a little bit more myself’.
Miles also said he believed he was ‘progressing rapidly’ in training and could see himself as the show’s latest winner.
Meanwhile comedian Lou was also full of praise for her partner and said Brendyn had ‘exceeded all her expectations’.
Saying: ‘I quite literally am trusting him with my life so it’s lucky we really get on. He’s so fun and funny and he’s so talented.
The glittering photos of the celebrities seen with their professional partners come as it was revealed Dancing on Ice will return Sunday January 14 (Hannah Spearritt and Andy Buchanan)
S Club’s Hannah Spearritt , who is partnered with Andy Buchanan, revealed she had previously auditioned for the show only to fall pregnant, which stopped her taking part
Adele Roberts is paired with Mark Hanretty
S Club’s Hannah Spearritt, who is partnered with Andy Buchanan, revealed she had previously auditioned for the show only to fall pregnant, which stopped her taking part.
The songstress said she now ‘can’t wait’ to be dressed in skimpy sequins and lathered in fake tan after waiting years for opportunity: ‘I don’t want to be spun in a tracksuit’.
Adele Roberts is paired with Mark Hanretty and Amber Davies partnered with newcomer Simon Senecal.
Former boxer Ricky Hatton will be joined by professional dancer Robin Johnstone and Claire Sweeney will be dancing with Colin Grafton.
Elsewhere, Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards posed for a photo with his partner Vicky Ogden and Ricky Norwood was joined by Anette Dytrt.
Finally, newbie Amani Fancy will dance alongside actor Ryan Thomas, Roxy Shahidi is partner with Slyvain Longchambon and Greg Rutherford will star alongside Vanessa James.
Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, ITV revealed when viewers could expect this series to kick off as they wrote: ‘Confirmed: Dancing on Ice starts Sunday 14 January, 6.30pm on ITV and ITVX.’
The new series could be the frostiest yet as reports have recently emerged of a feud between contestant Hannah and her former S Club bandmate Rachel Stevens, who is dating skater Brendyn.
While Hannah will be competing on the show, Rachel is expected to be in the studio audience to support boyfriend Brendyn, with whom she was paired in last year’s series.
Adele revealed she is ‘nervous to put herself out there’
Claire Sweeney will be dancing with Colin Grafton
She said: ‘I don’t know how I will feel. But I am very excited’
Amber Davies is partnered with newcomer Simon Senecal
Amber dazzled in a gold jumpsuit while striking a pose on the ice
Former boxer Ricky Hatton will be joined by professional dancer Robin Johnstone
Ahead of the show, Ricky said: If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink’
In July, Hannah was reportedly no longer on speaking terms with the rest of S Club and ‘contacted lawyers’ following her exit from the group after the shocking death of former boyfriend and bandmate Paul Cattermole.
According to The Sun the best case scenario for the producers is to try and keep the two ladies apart during live shows.
A source said: ‘Falling on the ice is going to feel warm and painless compared to the cold front that will envelop Dancing On Ice if their paths cross’.
‘The best hope is that Hannah and Rachel are kept apart. But given the series lasts for two months and they could both be in the studio at the same time, that’s not going to be easy’.
MailOnline have contacted Rachel and Hannah’s representatives for comment.
Following Hannah’s exit the remaining members – Rachel, Jo O’Meara, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett – decided to rename S Club 7 as merely S Club and continue as a five-piece.
This year will see host Holly Willoughby return to the show in a last minute decision made last week, after her shock exit from This Morning in October following an alleged kidnap and murder plot.
After weeks of deliberating over whether to present the ITV skating show, she signed the deal over Christmas and is said to be ‘excited’ about to getting back to work on the show that she hosted with her former friend Phillip Schofield for many years.
While Phillip Schofield isn’t returning to the show, he will be replaced by ITV favourite Stephen Mulhern, 46, who will be joining Holly, 42, for the series.
Sources at ITV say the channel’s bosses are ‘delighted’ that she will join Stephen Mulhern for the series after hoping they would be able to persuade her to stay.
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards posed for a photo with his partner Vicky Ogden
Eddie took a leap on the ice
Ricky Norwood and Anette Dytrt will be performing together
Newbie Amani Fancy will dance alongside actor Ryan Thomas
The actor looked confident as he flashed a smile on the ice
Roxy Shahidi and Slyvain Longchambon are partnered together
The soap star looked incredible in a sequinned mini dress
Greg Rutherford will star alongside Vanessa James
He said: ‘I like a challenge and I needed a reason to go out and do stuff again and here we are. I want to perform something that’s never been done before, that’s my aim’
Taking to Twitter , ITV revealed when viewers could expect this series to kick off
There is a reported feud on set between contestant Hannah Spearritt (L) and former S Club bandmate Rachel Stevens (R) pictured together in February 2023
An ITV insider told MailOnline: ‘Holly is a star and everyone was so very much hoping that she would decide to come back.
‘After many discussions and a lot of thought, she thought that getting some normality into her life would be a good thing.
‘There are obvious worries about going on live television, her main priority is her family, ITV have been hugely understanding and have not put any pressure on her at all.
‘They wanted to give her all of the time she needed but it has been a rough decision for her.
‘Time was ticking but the bosses were trying to remain calm.’
This year will see host Holly Willoughby return to the show in a last minute decision made last week after her shock exit from This Morning in October. She will be joined by Stephen Mulhern
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE 2024 CONTESTANTS
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Former pro boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink’
HANNAH SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing’
GREG RUTHERFORD
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Athlete
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I like a challenge and I needed a reason to go out and do stuff again and here we are. I want to perform something that’s never been done before, that’s my aim.’
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
AGE: 59
PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKI JUMPER
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!’
RICKY NORWOOD
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: EastEnders star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘It’s come at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals as yet, I’ve just had some physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’
RYAN THOMAS
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Corrie star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Everyone keeps asking me, “are you doing it?” I’ve told everyone!’
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AGE: 52
PROFESSION: ACTRESS
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am stepping into the unknown here. I don’t know how I will feel. But I am very excited.’
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I would definitely say that I’m an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them’
MILES NAZAIRE
AGE: 27
PROFESSION: REALITY STAR
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance but it’s usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’
LOU SANDERS
AGE: 37
PROFESSION: COMEDIAN
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells.’
ADELE ROBERTS
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ”bricking it on ice” for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away’
ROXY SHAHIDI
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: Emmerdale star
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t ice-skate. I haven’t really said anything to anyone but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’
