Footballing legend John Fashanu has been confirmed because the second contestant for Dancing On Ice 2023, becoming a member of EastEnders star Patsy Palmer.
Talking about signing up for the sequence, John stated: ‘I’m so excited to be part of Dancing on Ice!
‘I don’t assume it’ll come as a shock to folks that I’m very aggressive – I'm undoubtedly in it to win it.
‘And this can be one of many scariest issues I’ve ever signed up for however I couldn’t be extra prepared for the problem!’
The 60-year-old is a tv presenter in addition to former professional footballer, having performed for England, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace previously.
He later went on to co-host Gladiators within the mid-90s and has beforehand appeared on Come Dine With Me for a soccer particular.
Patsy Palmer was yesterday introduced as the primary contestant participating in Dancing On Ice 2023.
The previous EastEnders star was unveiled for the upcoming sequence throughout Monday’s episode of This Morning after presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby teased the information earlier within the present with a model in a purple wig and a few DJ decks.
Requested why she determined to participate this 12 months, she stated: ‘Out of all of the issues that got here by way of at the moment, this was the one which I h advert to actually take into consideration.
‘Clearly I wished to problem myself, get again to work, get out of my consolation zone. I simply thought, I’ll simply go for it! It appears loads of enjoyable. I do like ice skating, though I’m not a determine skater.’
One other 10 contestants are anticipated to be revealed for the sequence, which historically begins in January and runs into March.
They’ll be trying to impress the judging panel, which final 12 months featured Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.
Final 12 months, dancer Regan Gascoigne – whose dad is former footballer Paul Gascoigne – gained the trophy alongside skilled skater Karina Manta as they beat former Strictly professional Brendan Cole and Vanessa Baeur within the ultimate.
Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt, who was paired with Mark Hanretty, completed in third place, whereas The Vampis bassist Connor Ball and Olympic BMX rister Kye Whyte have been amongst those that missed out on a spot within the ultimate three.
Different contestants included Corrie’s Sally Dynevor, Completely happy Mondays legend Bez, S Membership 7 star Rachel Stevens and extra.
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