Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Michelle Heaton and Patsy Palmer and their celebrity competitors were seen in their glamorous dance costumes for the first time on Wednesday as they posed for publicity photos ahead of the series launch.
Each week, the 11 celebrities will take on the ultimate challenge as they hit the ice and skate live to impress both the judges and viewers at home.
And the stars looked excited for a stunning group picture as they prepared to fight for the trophy in January.
First Look: Dancing On Ice 2023 stars Darren Harriott, Mollie Gallagher, Siva Kaneswaran, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, The Vivienne, Patsy Palmer, Joey Essex, Michelle Heaton, John Fashanu, Nile Wilson and Carly Stenson (pictured LR)
Mollie Gallagher, Ekin-Su, Michelle and Carly Stevenson looked incredible in stylish gray suits.
Patsy presented leggy in a navy blue metallic mini dress while The Vivienne from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK gave a glamorous presentation in a long blue dress.
Darren Harriott dazzled in a sequin shirt while Joey Essex looked stunning in a black mesh top.
Meanwhile, Siva Kaneswaran, John Fashanu and Nile Wilson cut a smart figure in smart jackets and polo shirts.
Incredible: Ekin-Su put on a busty display in a plunging gray top with a tasseled skirt
Pair: The Love Island 2022 winner is paired with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield
Wow! Michelle and Patsy put on leggy shows in stunning mini dresses and their white ice skates
Happy: singer Michelle flashed her bright white smile next to skating partner Lukasz Rozycki
Duo: Patsy is dating dance legend Matt Evers
Siva has been confirmed as the latest star to sign up for the new series of Dancing On Ice, with the full all-star cast revealed.
The Wanted singer, 33, is the 11th high-profile competitor for the ITV figure skating competition, which airs in January.
A TV insider told The Sun: “He’s a great signing for the show – The Wanted still have a huge loyal following.
“After all the boys have been through this year with the loss of their bandmate Tom Parker, fans will have him going all the way in Tom’s memory.”
Glam: The stars looked eager to leave in a stunning group photo as they prepared to fight for the trophy in January (Mollie Gallagher and Sylvain Longchambon)
Radiant: Joey Essex looked stunning in a black shirt while pro Vanessa Bauer showed off her incredible figure in a navy suit
It has been announced that former Liberty X star Michelle has become the 10th celebrity to sign on to DOI’s upcoming series.
The 43-year-old singer confirmed the exciting news on Monday in Lorraine, when she told the presenter she “never” could have competed in previous years due to damage to her body from alcoholism.
She said: “I’m so excited, I can’t believe it. Me and the kids are big fans and we watch every series. I would never have been able to compete because of my physique and I’m so thankful that I got this year this year so I can do it right.
Eagerly awaited show: Siva Kaneswaran and Klabera Komini showed their dance steps before the show
Exciting: Each week, the 11 celebrities will take on the ultimate challenge as they hit the ice and skate live to impress both the judges and viewers at home (Carly Stenson and Mark Hanretty).
Looking good: Tippy Packard wowed in a silver suit while Darren Harriott dazzled in a sequined shirt
Ready to go: Olivia Smart and Nile Wilson were seen in their glamorous dance costumes for the first time on Wednesday as they posed for promotional photos ahead of the series launch
‘I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m not a skater. I’ve been on the ice a few times to audition. I’ll get my skates tomorrow.’
After confirming he was appearing on the show, Darren joked that his “huge feet” could be a problem.
The 34-year-old comedian joined Trisha Goddard on Talk TV to confirm he was the ninth celebrity in the lineup, where he said: “I have huge feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance!
Looking good: Phillip Schofield and a glamorous Holly Willoughby posed for promotional photos ahead of the start of Dancing On Ice 2023
Glam: The ITV shows judges looked excited after confirming the show will return in January (Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo pictured by LR)
“My family has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall in the first episode!”
It was previously announced that actress and DJ Patsy, soccer legend John and Love Island winner Ekin-Su would also star in the new series.
TOWIE star Joey was unveiled as the eighth star to sign up for the hit show, followed by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’s The Vivienne and Coronation Street star Mollie and Olympic gymnast Nile.
Dancing on Ice returns to ITV1 and ITVX this January
DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 50
PROFESSION: Actress and DJ
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “I’ve turned down before because I was scared, but when I turned 50 I made a pact to get out of my confrontational zone. ‘
EKIN SU CULCULOGLU
AGE: 28
PROFESSION: Love Island star
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “I have amazing news for you. I’m so excited I can’t wait to get on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.’
MOLLIE GALLAGHER
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT DID YOU SAID?: “I don’t have the best coordination, so people laugh when they find out, but I don’t want to spend my life saying, ‘I can’t do this, I can’t do this. “
Joey Essex
AGE: 32
PROFESSION: Ex-TOWIE star
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “I’m so excited. I wanted something structured in my life that was more serious than what I usually do.’
CARLEY STENSON
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress and West End star
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “I’m so excited to be able to learn how to dance on ice! I’m scared but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.”
SIVA KANESWARAN
AGE: 33
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “I want to learn to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for all to see.”
JOHANNES FASHANU
AGE: 60
PROFESSION: Former soccer player and expert
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “I’m definitely going to win it. And that might be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for, but I couldn’t be more up for the challenge!”
NILE WILSON
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “I haven’t skated much but I’m so excited for the opportunity. I’m so excited to get into this routine and feel like an athlete again.
JAMES LEE WILLIAM AKA THE VIVIENNE
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: Drag queen
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “To be the first drag artist to compete in one of the UK’s major reality competition shows is an honor and a huge step forward for queer representation on television.”
DARREN HARRIOT
PROFESSION: Comedian
AGE: 34
WHAT DID YOU SAID?: “I have huge feet, I can’t skate and I can’t dance. My family has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall in the first episode!”
MICHELLE HEATON
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT DID YOU SAY?: “I’ve always wanted to do it but I know the way I was 18 months ago I would never have been able to complete anything so I’m really very grateful ‘that I got it this year when I’m much stronger.’