Brendan Cole has won over judges and viewers alike during his time on Dancing on Ice, and his bond with his skating partner Vanessa Bauer is clear to see.The two are so close that Brendan even said he didn't want to "disrespect" his partner on the show by performing with another woman after Vanessa tested positive for COVID-19, skating alongside Brendyn Hatfield instead.MORE: Brendan Cole melts hearts with adorable family moment as he trains for Dancing on IceOff the ice, the former Strictly dancer has an enviable romantic partnership too – with his beloved wife, Zoe Hobbs.But how much do you know about this sweet couple, how long they've been together, and their family life?Read on to find out more…WATCH: Brendan Cole practices with his daughter in heartwarming clipNew Zealand-born dancer Brendan, 45, and model Zoe, 37, have been together for 14 years. They met in 2008 at the birthday party of a mutual friend, sports car driver Rick Parfitt Jnr and began dating soon after.READ: Brendan Cole: why did he leave Strictly Come Dancing?SEE: Strictly Come Dancing professionals' romantic wedding and engagement photosTwo years later, they tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony.
Dancing on Ice's Kye Whyte hits back at 'fix' claims ahead of semi-final
12.03.2022 - 22:11 / ok.co.uk
Dancing On Ice star Kye Whyte has hit back at ‘fix’ claims hit by the show ahead of the semi-final. Last week, the athlete was hit with claims from some viewers that the show was a "fix" due to being saved from elimination for the fourth time.The star was in the bottom two alongside Stef Reid, but was saved by all four judges, following the week before where he was in the bottom two with Corrie actress Sally Dynevor before she was eliminated.
But the BMX Olympic silver medallist, 22, says: “All I can do is just skate to the best of my ability and it’s in the judges’ hands and in the public’s hands. “But when it comes to the skate-off, the person who stays is down to the judges and I’ve been the one they picked.
So I’m grateful for that.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Now in the semi-final, Kye is the only celebrity from a sporting background compared to the other celebrities left in the competition, who all come from the world of showbiz. Of the remaining contestants this year, Kimberly Wyatt is a Pussycat Doll, Brendan Cole was a Strictly Come Dancing pro, Regan Gascoigne is a dancer and Connor Ball performs on stage with band The Vamps.
But, the athlete added to The Sun: “I love being the underdog, I love it so much. "I’m just trying to live up to all their standards.
“It makes me enjoy skating more, knowing my scores ain’t too far away from them guys — even though I reckon if they could get higher than a ten, they probably would be.” Last week saw Stef Reid become the seventh star to be voted off the show, narrowly missing out a spot in the semi-final. It was Stef's first time in the skate and she described it as "hard," but said she loved
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Kimberly Wyatt credits Dancing On Ice for adding 'spark' back into marriage to Max Rogers
Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt has credited Dancing On Ice for reigniting a spark in her marriage. Kimberly, 40, has been married to model Max Rogers, 39, since 2014, and the pair share three kids together: Willow Jane, seven, Maple Lyla, four and Ford Senna, two. With the mum-of-three’s performance background in mind, Kimberly gushed over how supportive Max has been since she joined Dancing On Ice – despite her initial reluctance to take part – and spoke of how much he enjoys watching her perform.
Dancing on Ice stars hit back at 'fix' claims that all three finalists are dancers
This year’s Dancing on Ice finalists, Brendan Cole, Kimberly Wyatt and Regan Gascoigne, have hit back at claims the ITV show is “fixed” as they all have previous dance experience.The trio, who will skate to impress the ice panel including Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean in the grand final on Sunday 27 March, have all carved out careers as dancers. However, speaking to OK! and other press outlets on the countdown to their last performances, the finalists insisted that it doesn’t mean that they would be natural ice skaters.
Highest Dancing On Ice finale scores of all time as latest ITV series final draws close
Dancing On Ice first landed on our screens back in 2006, and we've watched numerous well-known stars take to the ice over the years. There's been 13 celebrities take home the trophy so far, with the 14th winner set to be announced in this week's final, which takes place on Sunday 27 March. Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt, Regan Gascoigne, and Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole are set to battle it out in the Dancing On Ice 2022 final.
Graziano di Prima's wedding plans including Strictly guests and a show-stopping first dance
We expect intricate routines from Strictly Come Dancing pro Graziano di Prima and his fiancée Giada Lini, who’s on Dancing With The Stars in Italy. But when it comes to their Italian wedding this summer, the pair tell OK! their first dance will be a much more relaxed affair. The couple, who’ve been dating for six years, have twice been forced to push back their big day thanks to the pandemic.
Dancing On Ice finale 'postponed' in major TV schedule shake-up due to football
The Dancing on Ice finale has been rescheduled for a later date to make way for a football match, according to reports. Viewers of the hit dancing realty TV series were expecting the grand final to air on 20 March but they'll now reportedly have to wait a week longer.
ITV Dancing On Ice final pushed back as skating competition forced off air next weekend
The Dancing On Ice final was in sight for the remaining couples - but a schedule shake-up had altered plans.
Dancing On Ice star slams 'favouritism fix' as Kye Whyte is saved for fourth time
As we head towards the Dancing On Ice final with just a couple of weeks to go, the competition is most definitely heating up. "Last night was almost like a final show with the standard so high, and it's great to see that so many people are enjoying it," Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston tells OK! The recent show, which was Torvill and Dean week, saw perfect scores of 40 for three of the stars, and a tense skate-off between Stef Reid and her partner Andy Buchanan, and Kye Whyte and his pro partner Tippy Packard.