Dancing on Ice announces Gogglebox star as seventh celebrity contestant
Former Gogglebox star Stephen Webb joined Lorraine Kelly on Tuesday to reveal he is the seventh contestant to join this year's Dancing on Ice line-up.
He told the Scottish presenter: "I'm really excited, really nervous, I just want to get out there now. I start really soon – I've got my masterclass next week with Torvill and Dean with the other celebs and the week after I start full-time training."
Stephen continued: "The last time I was on the ice I think I was 14 (years old) so almost 40 years ago. I have been back on the ice since just for a quick spin around, I didn't fall over so that was a good thing!"
When asked why he wanted to take part, he explained: "I think it is one of the biggest challenges on TV, it's a long job and I just wanted to get my teeth into something," beore adding: "I’ve got a new appreciation for skating. I can see how truly difficult it is. From the comfort of my sofa I was probably a little too judgy, I didn’t realise how hard it is!"
Stephen Webb announced his new move on Lorraine (ITV)The Gogglebox star quit the Channel 4 series with his husband Daniel Lustig-Webb earlier this year to pursue other opportunities. Stephen was one of the original Gogglebox stars, having joined when the series began in 2013 with his former partner and friend Chris Ashby-Steed.
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The two later split-up and in 2017 Chris left the show. Stephen's mum Pat joined her son on the show before Daniel subsequently took over.
Stephen is the seventh celebrity to be announced for Dancing on Ice, joining the previously announced World Champion Boxer Ricky Hatton MBE, actress Claire Sweeney, actress and singer Hannah Spearritt, West End star Amber Davies and Olympic Champion and presenter Greg Rutherford MBE and TV personality Miles Nazaire.
The full line-up has yet to be confirmed but former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson and EastEnders actress Shona McGarty are just some of the rumoured names. "Dancing On Ice would love to sign Jesy to appear on the next series. She has chosen to take some time out from music and has the rest of the year off, meaning she could come back with a bang in January when the next series kicks off," an insider revealed.
Meanwhile, a source told The Sun: "Shona is a great name for Dancing On Ice and she is on ITV’s wish-list. She is a huge talent and a very well-known name and to walk off EastEnders and straight onto their rival channel’s biggest show would be a huge coup."
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