By Dancing On Ice has unveiled the roster of professional skaters for the upcoming 2022 series, with Matt Evers and Vanessa Bauer among the returning pros.
And the new series will see a big upheaval among the pros as three new faces join the show, including a Netflix star.
While skaters Hamish Gaman, Klabera Komini and Yebin Mok have all been replaced in the roster.
Returning: Dancing On Ice revealed the roster of professional skaters for the upcoming 2022 series (photo Matt Evers)
The highly anticipated new series of the ITV skating show is set to debut in January next year, again with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby at the helm.
Returning skaters in the 2022 series include show favorites Matt Evers, Alexandra Shauman and her husband Łukasz Różycki.
While Andy Buchanan and his wife Robin Johnstone, Mark Hanretty Brendyn Hatfield, Vanessa Bauer, Karina Manta, Joe Johnson and defending champion Angela Egan will all return.
But pro training will see some changes as British figure skater Morgan Swales, three-time Hong Kong champion Tippy Packard and US team skater Colin Grafton have signed up for the show.
Back: Professional skaters including Vanessa Bauers (pictured) will be back for another series in 2022
Absent: while skaters Hamish Gaman (pictured), Klabera Komini and Yebin Mok have all been replaced in the roster
And that won’t be Morgan, 22’s first taste of fame, since she previously appeared in the Netflix series Zero Chill as the figure skating double for main character Kayla MacBentley.
Meanwhile, Colin was inspired to start skating at the age of seven after watching the 1998 Winter Olympics and has since pursued a successful career as a pairs skater for the USA team.
Elsewhere, popular skaters Hamish Gaman, Klabera Komini and Yebin Mok will skate to new pastures and will not be part of last year’s lineup.
New Girl on the Block: The new series will see a big upheaval among the pros as three new faces join the show, including a Netflix star (pictured, newcomer Morgan Swales)
Coming up: The highly anticipated new series of the ITV skating show is set to debut in January next year, with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby at the helm again
Beginners: Morgan (left) and Tippy Packard (right) are the new professional skaters joining the roster
Dream come true: Colin started skating at the age of seven after watching the 1998 Winter Olympics and has since pursued a successful career as a pairs skater for the USA team.
In the 2021 series, Hamish and Yebin were injured, with Hamish (who partnered with Faye Brookes) injuring his hand while putting on his sock, damaging his tendon.
While Yebin suffered a leg injury in a freak accident with partner Graham Bell who saw her accidentally fall on his blade and slice off his leg, with the star needing surgery after his tendons were exposed.
While it is not known whether injuries played a role in their outings, the main reason for her absence could be due to the fact that she gave birth to her second child last week.
Baby joy: While it is not known if injuries played a role in their outings, the main reason for her absence could be due to the fact that she gave birth to her second child last week
Rehearsals: Sally Dynevor, 58, Kimberly Wyatt, 39, and Liberty Poole, 22, are among the celebrities attending Dancing On Ice next year
The skater welcomed a girl named Lillia with her partner and fellow skater, Dr. Tom Naylor.
Meanwhile, the full celebrity line-up is made up of Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, Happy Mondays Bez dancer, Paralympian Stef Reid, Love Island’s Liberty Poole, rugby star Ben Foden and popstar and actress Kimberly Wyatt.
While Paul Gascoigne’s son Regan Gascoigne, pop star Rachel Stevens, professional dancer Brendan Cole, presenter Ria Hebden, BMX Olympic silver medalist Kye Whyte and the Vamps’ Connor Ball round out the cast.
Gone: ITV also recently confirmed that John Barrowman, 54 (second from left) was banned from the show, five months after apologizing for exposing himself on set at other TV shows during incidents historical
ITV also recently confirmed that John Barrowman, 54, was banned from the show, five months after apologizing for exposing himself on set at other TV shows during historic incidents.
The artist, who joined DOI last year and appeared over two seasons, previously admitted to “cheating” on the sets of Doctor Who, where he started playing Captain Jack Harkness in 2005 and the spinoff series Torchwood. one year later.
Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo will return as judges.
Dancing On Ice 2022: who are the celebrities?
KYE WHY
Age: 22
Job: BMX rider at the Olympics
Kye says: “I would like to see if I can make the final because I am very competitive.”
RACHEL STEVENS
Age: 43
Job: Singer
Rachel says: “It now feels really real, it’s really happening. I’m so excited, obviously very nervous.
FREEDOM POOL
Age: 22
Job: Star of the island of love
Freedom says: “I sometimes go ice skating as a hobby so I can move around the rink, but I can’t do tricks”
STEF REID
Age: 36
Job: Paralympian
Stef says: “I’m going to participate in Dancing on Ice and it’s a little scary, but I can’t wait! “
REGAN GASCOIGNE
Age: 26
Job: Singer
Regan says: “I like to dance but that’s the skill of it. I always wanted to do it. Always! Since I was a kid! ‘
KIMBERLY WYATT
Age: 39
Job: Singer of the Pussycat Dolls
Kimberly says: ‘I’m just excited to see what I can do there. I’m up for a challenge! ‘
BRENDAN COLE
Age: 45
Job: Dancer
Brendan says: “I knew I would be doing the show for a while and want to start, I’m so excited to be on the show.”
BEN FODEN
Age: 36
Job: Rugby player
Ben says: “I like the idea of learning a new sport and a new skill. I am also quite competitive.
SALLY DYNEVOR
Age: 58
Job: Coronation Street actress
Sally says: “It’s a big challenge. I’m so afraid! I just have to take whatever opportunities I have.
BEZ
Age: 57
Job: Good Monday
Bez says: “I’m always up for a challenge and I’m already training on the ice.
RIA HEBDEN
Age: 36
Job: Presenter
Ria says: “It will be great to learn a scary new skill.”
CONNOR BALL
Age: 25
Job: The bassist of the Vamps
Connor says: ‘I’m excited of course but I’m really nervous. I am quite clumsy, prone to accidents.