Dancing On Ice 2024 LIVE — Holly Willoughby returns to present as Greg Rutherford joins cast & show start time revealed

  • Lou Sanders

    Comedian and writer Lou Sanders was the eighth celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the 2024 series of Dancing on Ice.

    She has said the competition is her "dream thing to do".

    Revealing the news of her spot on the cast to Nihal Arthanayake on Radio Five Live, Lou said: "I'm nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. 

    "I can't afford to lose any more brain cells. 

    She added: "I'm also worried about my partner picking me up, he's going to have to be very strong and very brave.”

    Lou is best known for appearing on shows including Mock The Week and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

  • Ricky Norwood

    Norwood was axed from EastEnders in 2015 after a controversial video of him was leaked online.

    But now, after spiralling into depression and disappearing from the industry, Ricky is making a return to TV on Dancing On Ice.

    Ahead of his debut on the skating rink, he said: "I'm apprehensive about the lifts, especially the headbanger.

    "I've got to trust in the process, trust in the training, trust in the trainers.”

    Ricky played Arthur "Fatboy" Chubb on EastEnders but was dramatically killed off in a car crash in 2015.

  • Meet the cast: Claire Sweeney

    Actress Claire Sweeney is just one of this year's soap stars who will work to secure viewers' votes to stay in the competition.

    She has been on telly for more than three decades after starting her career in Brookside.

    Claire recently returned to the soap world, joining Coronation Street as Cassandra Plummer who is Tyrone Dobbs' biological mum.

    Single mum Claire has said she signed up for doing Dancing On Ice for her eight-year-old son.

    She said: "I'm really looking forward to going to an ice rink with my son and actually being able to skate and not have to use the penguins they give you to help you stay upright!" 

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    Meet the cast: Hannah Spearritt

    Fans were left gutted when it was revealed Hannah Spearritt wouldn't be joining S Club 7 on tour, so no doubt they will be glad to have her back on their TV screens.

    The 90s pop star suffered heartache following the sudden death of her ex-boyfriend and bandmate Paul Cattermole in April 2023.

    But the star has kept herself busy by focusing on learning how to skate in front of millions.

    "I'm really excited about learning a new skill," she said ahead of Dancing On Ice's return.

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    Meet the cast: Ricky Hatton

    He is best known for being a world champion boxer - but how will Ricky Hatton fare swapping the ring for an ice rink?

    The 44-year-old isn't afraid of a challenge and was the first celebrity to be announced for the new series.

    Ahead of his debut on the show, the sportsman said: "If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink.

    "I like setting new challenges and keeping myself busy!"

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    Dancing On Ice pro skaters revealed

    Dancing On Ice is back with a jam-packed cast of celebrities all hoping to skate their way to the final.

    Helping the hopeful stars, which this year include Amber Davies and Ryan Thomas, along the way are the Dancing On Ice 2024 professional ice skaters.

    Check out the list of pro skaters for this year:

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    Who is in the Dancing On Ice 2024 line-up?

    • Ricky Hatton MBE
    • Claire Sweeney
    • Hannah Spearritt
    • Amber Davies
    • Greg Rutherford MBE
    • Miles Nazaire
    • Stephen Lustig-Webb - Dropped out due to injury
    • Lou Sanders
    • Ricky Norwood
    • Adele Roberts
    • Roxy Shahidi
    • Ryan Thomas
    • Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards
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    Where can I watch Dancing on Ice 2024?

    Dancing On Ice 2024 starts on Sunday January 14 at 6:30pm on ITV and ITVX.

    Following the series debut, the show will air weekly but episodes will also be available for catch up on ITVX shortly after they have aired.

    The 2024 series of Dancing On Ice is being hosted by Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby.