Reality TV
New 'Dancing On Ice' contestants announced
Published Saturday, Dec 30 2006, 09:41 GMT | By Daniel Kilkelly
The eleven contestants taking part in the new series of Dancing On Ice have been announced by ITV.
Former Blue singer Duncan James and Boyzone star Stephen Gately will be joined by rugby star Kieran Bracken, actress Clare Buckfield, Sky News host Kay Burley and presenter Ulrika Jonsson.
Other stars taking to the ice for the ITV1 reality series are DJ Neil Fox, newsreader Phil Gayle, former Steps singer Lisa Scott-Lee, ex-footballer Lee Sharpe and Emmerdale actress Emily Symons.
Once again, the show's celebrity participants will be paired up with a professional ice skater and coached by world class ice dancing partners Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
"It's fantastic to be back after the success of the first series and we are looking forward to joining a new batch of celebrities on the ice," Jayne explained.
Christopher added: "We have a great mix of stars from the worlds of sport, radio and TV who have the potential to match some of the outstanding talent we saw on the first series."
Former Blue singer Duncan James and Boyzone star Stephen Gately will be joined by rugby star Kieran Bracken, actress Clare Buckfield, Sky News host Kay Burley and presenter Ulrika Jonsson.
Other stars taking to the ice for the ITV1 reality series are DJ Neil Fox, newsreader Phil Gayle, former Steps singer Lisa Scott-Lee, ex-footballer Lee Sharpe and Emmerdale actress Emily Symons.
Once again, the show's celebrity participants will be paired up with a professional ice skater and coached by world class ice dancing partners Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
"It's fantastic to be back after the success of the first series and we are looking forward to joining a new batch of celebrities on the ice," Jayne explained.
Christopher added: "We have a great mix of stars from the worlds of sport, radio and TV who have the potential to match some of the outstanding talent we saw on the first series."
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