Footballer and talkSPORT star revealed as Dancing On Ice’s 7th contestant
EX-FOOTBALLER Anton Ferdinand will be dusting off his fancy footwork after signing up to Dancing On Ice.
The 39-year-old pundit announced the news on talkSPORT Radio today.
The former QPR star, who shares his kids Flynn, 11, and Lilah, seven, with wife Lucy, said: "I decided to sign up for the show because it's a challenge first and foremost.
"I'm in a new phase of my life since retiring from football and the one of the things I've missed about playing is the structure it gives you.
"Dancing On Ice will give me that focus but I'm also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts.
"My son always had my football to shout about so this will give my daughter and me something to share."
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His older brother Rio was one of the first to reply when Anton posted the news on social media, telling fans: "So far out my comfort zone but I’m here for it!! Let’s gooooooooo."
An excited Rio typed back: "Boooooom!"
Anton, known for his work tackling issues of racism in football, is the seventh celebrity to be announced for the skating series by ITV.
He joins an EastEnders legend, a Traitors finalist, a Corrie favourite, Sir Steve Redgrave, a Towie star and a comedian in the line-up.