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Dancing on Ice is back for a sixteenth series on ITV with a fresh group of celebs putting on their skates to impress the judges and TV viewers.

With Dancing on Ice now officially underway for the 16th series, our favourite celebrities have been getting to grips with the ice for a few last minute practice runs before Sunday’s all important live show. Among those stars this year are Miles Nazaire, Eddie Edwards and Ricky Hatton, who will all be hoping to impress the judging panel with their fancy footwork and flawless skating on the ice. However, ahead of that all important ice debut, nerves have been running high among the contestants, with Eddie in particular feeling more than a little anxious about Sunday’s live show.

Stephen Mulhern has responded after he was "punched" by champion boxer Ricky Hatton during the launch of Dancing On Ice on Sunday night, 14 January. The TV funny man and presenter made his highly-anticipated debut alongside Holly Willoughby on the ITV competition show, having taken over from previous host Phillip Schofield. But in a completely unexpected skit on the show, Stephen, 46, was knocked flying by the show contestant.

Oti Mabuse has been told 'it should be illegal' as she stunned during her return to Dancing on Ice. The dancer was back on the ice panel to cast her eye over the new celebrity contestants as the ITV skating show returned to screens on Sunday night (January 14).

Dancing On Ice fans have issued a warning to Stephen Mulhern as they claim 'he'll blow it' after making his official presenting debut on the show. While he has hosted the ITV skating competition before as a one-off, on Sunday night, he officially joined the programme as co-host with Holly Willoughby.

The stars came out for the premiere of ITV's Dancing on Ice as its famous cast made their rink debuts - however, there was one celebrity cameo that took viewers by surprise. Co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern treated contestant Ricky Hatton to a message of support from boxing champion Tyson Fury, who appeared via video message to wish him luck.

The contestants of Dancing On Ice weren't the only ones falling to the floor in tonight's premiere thanks to boxing star Ricky Hatton, who took host Holly Willoughby and viewers by surprise by punching Stephen Mulhern.The Deal or No Deal presenter, 46, made his hosting debut on the show tonight alongside Holly Willoughby as they welcomed the celebrity cast of 2024 into the rink. In one joke segment, Stephen was stood next to Ricky, forcing him to be his "human mic stand" as Holly led the show into another ad break.

Dancing on Ice is back on our screens as a new group of celebs strap on their skates. The ITV show will see twelve famous faces each team up with a professional ice skater to perform a routine each weekend.

Love Island star Amber Davies is no stranger to reality TV success as she prepares to star in the latest season of Dancing On Ice.

Dancing on Ice 2024 will kick off on Sunday, 14 January with a fresh set of celebrities ready to take to the ice as they battle to be crowned the winner of the ITV show. 11 famous faces are set to take part, including Claire Sweeney, Amber Davies, Ricky Hatton, Miles Nazaire, Adele Roberts and Ricky Norwood, with Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern taking on presenting duties. Two new professional skaters - Amani Fancy and Simon Senecal - have also joined the line-up, following the departure of Matt Evers.

Former Love Islander Amber Davies has opened up about her decision to take part in Dancing on Ice, revealing her mum wasn't best pleased about the "danger involved" in the ITV show. Amber, 27, who won the ITV2 dating show with Kem Cetinay in 2017, is one of the celebrities competing on the 2024 series of Dancing on Ice, alongside the likes of Ricky Hatton, Adele Roberts and Miles Nazaire. While she's understandably excited to be taking part in the ITV show, Amber has revealed her family were less enthusiastic about her latest venture, due to the danger involved in performing on the ice.

Hannah Spearritt is one of the celebrities taking on the challenge of Dancing on Ice this year, with the hit ITV show returning to screens on Sunday, 14 January. S Club 7 star Hannah, 42, is partnered with professional skater Andy Buchanan, and is set to compete against fellow famous faces including Ricky Hatton, Amber Davies, Ricky Norwood, Adele Roberts and Mile Nazaire. The mum-of-two has revealed that she actually auditioned for Dancing on Ice in the past, but she fell pregnant shortly after so didn't end up signing up for the ITV show.

January wouldn’t be January without a new series of Dancing On Ice. With the series kicking off on our screens, a whole host of celebrities are looking to brace themselves for the ice as they attempt to wow the judges and take home the trophy. Joining celebrities including Love Island star Amber Davies and S Club’s Hannah Spearritt is boxer Ricky Hatton who was the first contestant to be announced as appearing on the show.

The biggest show on ice is back with 12 celebrities taking to the rink in the hopes of being crowned 2024’s Dancing On Ice champion – without breaking any bones in the process.To prepare for the show, former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas asked advice from 2008 Dancing On Ice runner-up and ex-Hollyoaks regular Chris Fountain. “I’m Chris’s biggest fan – and now he’s going to be my biggest fan,” says Ryan, who is dancing with Amari Fancy. “Chris is pretty special around the ice.

Ryan Thomas was left asking 'how' before he got distracted by a sweet message from his fiancee Lucy Mecklenburgh. The actor is currently preparing for his Dancing on Ice debut and the nerves appeared to be kicking in as his first official promo pictures were released.

Ryan Thomas has described being offered Dancing on Ice as 'fate' after a moment just before with his teenage daughter. The actor is one of the 12 celebrities that have signed up for the ITV skating competition this year.

Ryan Thomas has confessed to having a 'secret weapon' when it comes to competing in Dancing on Ice as he prepares for his debut performance. The actor has been calling a few of his former Coronation Street co-stars for some advice after signing up to the ITV skating competition.

Ryan Thomas has said it's getting 'very real' as he was seen with his 'new partner'. The actor is gearing up for his Dancing on Ice debut after it was revealed that the ITV skating competition will kick off in less than two weeks.

The exact date Holly Willoughby will return to screens has been confirmed. It has already been confirmed that the presenter will present Dancing on Ice, almost three months after she shocked fans by announcing she had quit This Morning.

She made her acting debut in Waterloo Road in 2023, but it seems Scarlett Thomas has more than one talent – as her famous dad Ryan Thomas has unveiled her incredible singing voice. Former Coronation Street star Ryan, 39, took to his Instagram Stories on New Year's Day to share a clip of his eldest child Scarlett, 15, who he shares with ex-girlfriend Tina O'Brien, as she sang in front of family and friends. The black and white clip showed actress Scarlett sitting on a window ledge as she and proud dad Ryan sang Part Of Your World by Jodi Benson together.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has spoken about feeling 'real appreciation' as she made a candid remark about her career. The actress joined the ITV soap earlier this year as Cassie Plummer and while also treading the cobbles, she's set to take to the ice.

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi had a cheeky response when she was asked why she had signed up for the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice. The actress was talking as the ITV soap filmed festive proposal scenes in Leeds with none other than Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.

Scott Thomas has joked his brother Adam is still 'clinging' to his Strictly Come Dancing credentials as he got involved in his older sibling's training for Dancing on Ice. Ryan Thomas is currently in the midst of training for the ITV skating competition which begins in January.

Ryan Thomas has contemplated 'backing out' of Dancing On Ice - or at least we think he's joking. The actor took to social media with an update as he's currently in the midst of training for the ITV skating competition which begins in January.

Emmerdale is gearing up to add ice skating superstars Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean for a special Christmas episode of the ITV soap. The Dancing On Ice judges, who were first known for winning the gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics, are set to make an appearance in the village. The exciting addition will undoubtedly thrill fans as 65 year old Chris also shared his enthusiasm for the career move.

Former Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb was forced to quit the ITV skating competition ahead of it airing next January after sustaining a nasty injury during rehearsals and his replacement has been announced.

Holly Willoughby is set to return to Dancing On Ice next year after her sudden departure from This Morning.

Months of verbal sparring come to an end tonight as KSI takes on Tommy Fury at the Manchester Arena.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has flashed her bum online as she shared how she suffered a blunder during her first taste of Dancing On Ice. The actress is among the celebrities taking part in the ITV show early next year.

Ricky Hatton has delivered his verdict on Tyson Fury’s upcoming undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

The ninth celebrity to be confirmed for the new series of Dancing On Ice is EastEnders star Ricky Norwood. Ricky was announced during Loose Women on Wednesday, 4 October, as he joined the panel to talk all things skating.Training for the greatest show on ice is set to kick off next week before the competition returns to ITV1 in January next year.

Lou Sanders has become the eighth celebrity to be confirmed for the 2024 series of Dancing On Ice.The comedian and actress confirmed the news on Radio Five Live, where she shared her excitement at getting on the ice. She told host Nihal Arthanayake: "I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head.

Olympic hero Greg Rutherford has been revealed as the latest contestant to have signed up to take part in Dancing On Ice this year. Greg is the fifth star to be announced for the 2024 series of the ITV show and joins Hannah Spearritt, Amber Davies, Ricky Hatton MBE and Claire Sweeney.The exciting news was confirmed during Good Morning Britain on Monday, 2 October by hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid.

Love Island winner Amber Davies has joined the line-up for Dancing On Ice 2024.

Former Love Island winner Amber Davies is the latest celebrity announced to be joining ITV's Dancing on Ice, which will launch in 2024. Revealing the news exclusively on Lorraine today, Amber said: “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, I don't want the adrenalin to get the better of me." She said: "I can count on one hand how many times I've ice skated." Amber is the fourth celebrity revealed to be doing the show in 2024, joining former S Club star Hannah Spearritt, actress Claire Sweeney and boxer Ricky Hatton MBE.