Vivienne, who won RuPaul's Drag Race UK, is the newest celebrity to be selected for Dancing on Ice. Vivienne wrote after breaking the news on social media that she is immensely thrilled to be selected to compete in Dancing on Ice in 2023. Vivienne said she couldn't wait to start her training because this was a dream come true for her.

Vivienne stated it is an honor for her to participate in one of the biggest reality competition shows in the UK. She feels that it is a significant development for queer representation on television.

Liz Truss forced to overturn key policy proposal

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Liz Truss

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, a frontrunner in the Prime Minister's race with former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, had said on Monday night, that she would save 8.8 million pounds by introducing regional pay boards instead of national ones to set salaries for civil servants.

Key policy proposal

She was forced to take a sharp U-turn over the key policy proposal after widespread criticism. It was attacked because it would have meant that government employees in the poorer part of the country would earn less.

Public sector pay

By Tuesday afternoon, Truss' team had released an updated statement insisting "current levels of public sector pay will absolutely be maintained". "Our hard-working frontline staff are the bedrock of society and there will be no proposal taken forward on regional pay boards for civil servants or public sector workers," the statement added.

Voting to end on Sept 2

Around 180,000 Conservative members across the UK will vote in the next few weeks in a party leadership contest, with voting set to close on the evening of September 2 and the winner announced on September 5. The new leader will take charge as British Prime Minister right away until the next general election, expected in 2024 unless called earlier.

Tax main battleground

Meanwhile, the two finalists are laying out their stalls of policy proposals if elected, with tax the key battleground issue – with Truss promising immediate tax cuts and Sunak proposing more staggered cuts after curbing soaring inflation rates.

The Vivienne joins the previously named actors and DJs Patsy Palmer, Josh Fashanu, Ekin-Su Cülcülolu from Love Island, Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson, and Mollie Gallagher from Coronation Street as the sixth celebrity to be revealed.

Each week, eleven celebrities will practice for the ultimate challenge as they skate live on the ice to impress the judges and fans at home.

Vivienne won Ru Paul's Drag Race UK's inaugural season.
Mollie from Corrie will appear on the program, which is anticipated to premiere next year and will once again be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield.

Related FAQS

Who will host Dancing on Ice?
Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield will host Dancing on Ice.

How does Vivienne feel about participating in the show?
Vivienne said that her participation in the show was an honor. She feels that it is a significant development for queer representation on television.

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Drag Race UK winner Vivienne joins line-up for Dancing on Ice 2023

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