She’s vaxxed, she’s waxed, and she has more attitude than ever. Bianca Del Rio, everyone’s favourite “queen of mean” is returning to Cape Town and Johannesburg this October with her new comedy tour, Unsanitized.
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2019 winner The Vivienne has been announced as the next Dancing On Ice 2023 contestant.The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, will join EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, former footballer John Fashanu, Corrie's Mollie Gallagher, Olympic Gymnast Nile Wilson and Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. While Michelle Heaton has also been reported to have joined the hit ITV skating show. Revealing the news on social media, The Vivienne said: "I'm beyond excited to announce that I will be competing in Dancing on Ice in 2023! "This is honestly a dream come true and I can't wait to start training on the ice.
"To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is truly an honour. I think it's a big step forward for queer representation on TV." Rumours have been swirling around who else will be joining the line up for this year's series with Love Island star Andrew Le Page being tipped as a possible favourite. Addressing the reports that he’s signed up for the series, Andrew, 27, exclusively told OK! that he’d love to take on the ITV skating show.
"This is the first I’ve heard of it but I’d love to do it if they’d have me," Andrew said. "I can’t dance but I’ve got a very good teacher in Tasha." Another possible contestant is former Love Islander Laura Anderson who was rumoured to be in talks with ITV bosses to join the skating competition. The 31 year old reality TV star has auditioned for the show in the past, according to The Sun, and although she impressed the bosses, the blonde Scottish beauty lost out to her ex Wes Nelson.
She’s vaxxed, she’s waxed, and she has more attitude than ever. Bianca Del Rio, everyone’s favourite “queen of mean” is returning to Cape Town and Johannesburg this October with her new comedy tour, Unsanitized.
Last night, celebrities turned out on the red carpet for the annual glittering National Television Awards ceremony to celebrate all things TV.
Siva Kaneswaran appeared tearful after he was asked to speak about his late bandmate Tom Parker after it was revealed he would be taking part in next year's Dancing On Ice. The Wanted singer’s participation in the ice skating TV competition was announced during Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (October 11).
The final contestant for ITV's Dancing on Ice line-up has been revealed as The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran. Appearing live this morning on Good Morning Britain, Siva quipped that he asked his manager if it was too late to pull out, but went on to say that he was "overall excited". Siva, 33, added that he's that much of a newcomer to the ice that he's been using the training penguins – typically used by children.
Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu will be the highest-paid contestant in Dancing On Ice's history, according to reports. The actress and reality star, who won this year's series of the ITV2 show with Davide Sanclimenti, is believed to be joining the show on a six-figure salary. Ekin-Su, 28, joins a long line of former Love Island bombshells turned skating starlets, including series 3 winner Kem Cetinay, Wes Nelson, Maura Higgins and Liberty Poole.
The next contestant for ITV Dancing on Ice has been revealed as Michelle Heaton. Appearing live on Lorraine this morning, Michelle, 43, told the host: "I've always wanted to do it and had my name in the mix. But I knew I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way my body was 18 months ago." She added: "I'm truly grateful I've got it this year and I'm a lot stronger.
Dancing On Ice has announced two more famous faces that will be joining the line-up. Soap star Carley Stenson is the latest celeb confirmed to be getting her skates on for the ITV competition, with the new series set to air early next year.
Former Hollyoaks actress Carley Stenson has been announced as the next Dancing On Ice 2023 contestant.The actress and West End star shared her excitement at the news ahead of her appearance on the show next year. Carley said: "I'm so excited that I get to learn how to dance... on ice! I'm terrified but can’t wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience." The actress, who has also appeared in Holby City and in the West End, will join RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2019 winner The Vivienne, EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, John Fashanu, comedian Darren Harriott, Corrie's Mollie Gallagher, Olympic Gymnast Nile Wilson and Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
Joey Essex has been announced as the next Dancing On Ice 2023 contestant.The former TOWIE star, 32, will join RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2019 winner The Vivienne, EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, John Fashanu, Corrie's Mollie Gallagher, Olympic Gymnast Nile Wilson and Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. While Michelle Heaton has also been reported to have joined the hit ITV skating show. Revealing the news on Friday's This Morning, Joey said: "I would love to win.
Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher looked very different to her soap character as she debuted her makeover on ITV's Lorraine. The actress, known for playing Nina Lucas in the Salford-based soap, appeared on the morning show as she was revealed as the next contestant for Dancing On Ice.
Coronation Street's Mollie Gallagher has been announced as the next Dancing On Ice contestant set to take part in the skating competition which is back in early 2023 for a new series. Appearing live on Lorraine this morning (October 6) the actress, 24, is set to swap the Rovers for the rink and take to the ice for some glitz, glamour and show stopping performances . Mollie said: "I'm really excited.
Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson has been announced as the latest celebrity to be taking part in this year's Dancing on Ice.The 26 year old took to his YouTube channel to announce the news as he said he is "so excited" to be taking part in the next series, which will be on our screens in January of next year. He said: "I'm going to be on ITV's Dancing on Ice! This is a really cool thing. I've certainly not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity.
Michelle Heaton has allegedly been revealed to be the newest celebrity hitting the ice rink in the New Year as part of the latest Dancing on Ice line-up. A source said the team at ITV are "delighted" to welcome to singer as part of the line-up.They continued to tell The Sun: "Michelle has been through a lot over the past few years and she has overcome a lot to make it this far. “She wants to push herself and make her children proud of her." “Michelle is preparing to start her training for Dancing On Ice," it was added.