Dancing On Ice 2018 line-up: Who are the contestants this year? Who are the couples?
DANCING ON ICE 2018 is set to be hitting screens in the new year after a four-year break but who will is in the line-up and which professionals will they be skating with?
Who are the Dancing On Ice 2018 contestants?
There are a total of 12 contestants this year on the ITV show who have now all been confirmed: Alex Beresford, Antony Cotton, Brooke Vincent, Candice Brown, Cheryl Baker, Donna Air, Jake Quickenden, Kem Cetinay, Max Evans, Lemar Obika, Perri Shakes-Drayton and Stephanie Waring.
Alex Beresford
The 37-year-old is Good Morning Britain’s weatherman resident weatherman.
He will be skating with veteran Brianne Delcourt, who won the show back in 2011 when she was partnered with Sam Attawater.
"I literally started training on Tuesday so I'm at the beginning of my journey. I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept,” he said of joining the show.
Antony Cotton
Audiences will be familiar with the 42-year-old as Sean Tully from Coronation Street.
Antony will be teaming up with new professional Brandee Malto.
"I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do!" he exclaimed after being announced.
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Brooke Vincent
Fellow Coronation Street star Brooke, 25, will be leaving behind Weatherfield as Sophie Webster for the ITV reality show.
She has been paired with Dancing On Ice newcomer Matej Silecky.
Speaking about taking part, Brooke said: “I love a challenge. Ice skating - what an amazing skill. Next year I can go with the girls and be like 'I can do this, I can do that' and they'll be holding onto the sides.
“I’ve been trying to lose a few pounds to get in them leotards. I started my ice training on Saturday.”
Brooke added: “If I get injured at least I'll look sparkly on the way to the hospital!"
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Candice Brown
The Great British Bake Off 2016 winner, 32, will be swapping the tent for the ice rink next year.
Candice will be taking to the ice with veteran Matt Evers, who won in 2008 and had come in third place several times before.
“It's nerve wracking. I start my training today. I take my first steps on the ice later on. My friends call me Bambi on Ice and that's just normal day to day!" she revealed shortly after being announced.
Cheryl Baker
The Bucks Fizz member, 63, will be hoping to impress with her fancy footwork.
She is going to be skating with returning professional Dan Whiston.
"I started training yesterday. It was such huge fun. I've never skated apart from when I was about 12. I am feeling nervous,” Cheryl admitted.
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Donna Air
Singer Donna, 38, is best known for her hits in the Nineties and has previously had a string of acting roles.
She was originally supposed to be skating with Lloyd Jones, who has been replaced by Mark Hanretty.
Jake Quickenden
This is the TV personality’s third ITV reality show after taking part in The X Factor and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Jake, 29, will be skating with Vanessa Bauer.
Following his announcement, he admitted: “I’m terrified. I had my first training session yesterday - I was freezing! Ice is cold! But it was amazing, the coaches are unbelievable.
“I just feel so lucky that I’ve been asked to do it. I’m so buzzing, I can’t even explain. It’s my mum's favourite! I’ve been wearing Danielle’s tights to get used to the lycra!”
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Kem Cetinay
Love Island winner Kem, 21, will be hoping to win the hearts of the nation on Dancing On Ice.
The reality star was also left in the lurch after his original partner Meg Marschall made an exit.
He will now be skating with Alex Murphy, who stepped follow Meg’s departure.
Max Evans
Rugby player Max, 34, will be put through his paces on the show.
He will be skating with Dancing On Ice newcomer Ale Izquierdo.
Max explained: "I haven't done any skating since I was a kid, and this is completely different having to skate on live television. I've had two training sessions which have hurt my feet a lot.
“We've all had a dance, which is familiar territory, but skating is so not..."
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Lemar Obika
He was a later-comer to the show after replacing cricketer Monty Panesar, who had to pull out even before the programme hit the air due to an injury while training.
The singer, 22, will be skating with Melody Le Moal.
Perri Shakes-Drayton
Perry, 28, is part of Team GB and is best known for her track and field work.
The athlete is going to be performing with Hamish Gaman.
Reflecting on joining, she said: “It is an opportunity and I was told in the past I’d never be able to run again and that was not nice to be told...
“Now the fact my body feels good, I’ve been given a challenge, an opportunity, I’m going to go give it my best shot.
“I came across Kem from Love Island and we saw each other at the ice rink. He saw my skills, I saw his skills... I’m better than him. I’m most excited about the costumes!”
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Stephanie Waring
Viewers will be familiar with the soap star, 39, for her role as Cindy Cunningham on Hollyoaks.
Stephanie is going to be taking to the ice with Sylvain Longchambon.
She said: “It's quite a daunting challenge. The first day was pretty tough. I thought I'd be better than I was. I fell over once.
“It's very technical; it's the way you hold yourself, the positioning of your feet. Balancing is the hardest thing to do. I thought 'well I can do yoga, I can obviously skate on ice.... no Steph you can't!"
Who are the Dancing On Ice 2018 couples?
Alex Beresford - Brianne Delcourt
Antony Cotton - Brandee Malto
Brooke Vincent - Matej Silecky
Candice Brown - Matt Evers
Cheryl Baker - Dan Whiston
Donna Air - Mark Hanretty
Jake Quickenden - Vanessa Bauer
Kem Cetinay - Alex Murphy
Max Evans - Ale Izquierdo
Lemar Obika - Melody Le Moal
Perri Shakes-Drayton - Hamish Gaman
Stephanie Waring - Sylvain Longchambon
When does Dancing on Ice 2018 start?
It has been announced that Dancing On Ice will air on ITV on Sunday, January 7 at 6pm.
Dancing On Ice airs on ITV on Sunday, January 7 at 6pm.
