The identities of the first three celebrities in the lineup for the next series of Dancing On Ice have been revealed.
Leading the lineup is EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer, who left the UK for LA in 2014 and has carved out a new career as a DJ.
"My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years," she said of joining the show. "This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can't challenge themselves!"
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Also in the lineup is former footballer John Fashanu, 60, who scored over 100 goals for Wimbledon between 1986 and 1994 and now works as a pundit.
"I'm so excited to be a part of Dancing on Ice!" he said. "I don't think it'll come as a surprise to people that I'm very competitive - I am definitely in it to win it.
"And this may be one of the scariest things I've ever signed up for but I couldn't be more ready for the challenge!"
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The pair will be joined by a breakout star from this year's edition of Love Island, Ekin-Su Culculoglu, who is carving out a media career after winning the show with Davide Sanclimenti.
"I've got some amazing news to tell you, I'm going to be doing this year's Dancing on Ice!" she told fans on social media.
"I'm so excited, I can't wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice!"
Dancing On Ice returns to ITV in January 2023.
Neil Wilkes
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