Dancing On Ice 2025: The seventh contestant is confirmed as England football legend’s brother joins a comedian, two soap stars, an Olympian and a reality TV personality in the line-up
As a longtime fan and follower of the entertainment industry, I am thrilled to see the return of “Dancing On Ice” in 2025 with none other than the fabulous Holly Willoughby at the helm. It’s truly heartwarming to see ITV holding on to such a cherished talent and giving her an opportunity to shine even brighter.
Former footballer and television commentator Anton Ferdinand has officially joined the lineup as the seventh star for the upcoming season of Dancing on Ice.
39-year-old sibling of renowned footballer Rio Ferdinand is preparing to trade the soccer field for an ice rink, as he’s about to join a stellar cast.
Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT Radio on Wednesday, Anton stated that he chose to participate in the program primarily as it presents an exciting challenge.
Since hanging up my football boots, I’ve entered a fresh chapter in my life. One aspect I truly miss about playing football is the organized routine it provided.
Engaging in ‘Dancing on Ice’ will help me find focus, yet it’s not just about me; I’m also doing it for my daughter who adores dance and the performing arts. Meanwhile, my son had his football to showcase, but this gives my daughter and me a shared activity.
I’m a former professional football player, having most recently graced the pitch as a center back for St Mirren. My esteemed brother, Rio, has shifted gears and is currently a football analyst on TNT sports.
The newest contestant is also known for his work campaigning against racial abuse in football.
In the comments of his Dancing On Ice announcement post, he excitedly penned: ‘So far out my comfort zone but I’m here for it!! Let’s gooooooooo.’
Today, it was announced that Josh Jones will participate as the sixth celebrity in the upcoming series, which was confirmed earlier in the day.
As a lifestyle enthusiast, I found myself stepping out of my comfort zone recently when I shared on the airwaves of Radio Gaydio that I, being 31 and hailing from Manchester, possess absolutely no prior experience in ice skating whatsoever.
He admitted that he has absolutely no skating skills, as his one and only experience was many years ago when he did it on a date. He struggled greatly, hanging onto the rails the whole time, and unfortunately, they are no longer a couple.
‘I’m not much of a dancer, even though I’m a gay man. My sense of rhythm isn’t the best, and I often find it challenging to keep time with music, but I’m still looking forward to the fun.’
Josh originally started as a comedian in smaller venues and male-oriented clubs, but later took the stage on his self-initiated comedy tours titled “Waste of Space” and “Gobsmacked.
On Instagram, Josh made it clear that he had secured a spot on the ice dancing competition, saying to his fans: “Dancing on Ice is nothing to joke about!
Among the panel of judges for the show, Oti Mabuse was among the first to offer feedback, penning beneath his post: “This is fantastic, Josh! I can’t wait to witness more!
For the first time, he’s stepping into the world of reality TV shows; prior to this, he had guest spots on 8 Out of 10 Cats (aired on E4), Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, and Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility (both aired on ITV2).
Apart from that, he’s been the host or shared hosting duties for numerous podcasts, such as “Hard Sell with Darren Harriott” and “Dead Drama,” which delves into historical scandals.
Before the announcement, Charlie Brooks was the fifth star to be confirmed to on Tuesday.
On Tuesday’s episode of Loose Women, Charlie, aged 43 and well-recognized for his role as the villain Janine in the soap, disclosed; “I’ve had some time to process it now. The past couple of months have been incredibly hectic, and it’s only just starting to feel real.
‘Everyone’s like how are you feeling, I suffer with nerves so I don’t know how that is going to go.
As a child, I enjoyed ice skating and sipping mulled wine during Christmases. My ability on the ice remains uncertain; I’ve never been particularly strong at it.
‘I’m not competitive but it might come out in me and I want to have fun and not get injured.’
She went on to say, “After pondering it extensively, I considered what my 10-year-old self might say, and I imagined her response would be a resounding ‘yes!’
‘I had two words at the beginning of the year which were intentional and adventurous.’
Speaking about her concerns for the contest, Charlie expressed: “I’m unsure if my body will hold up because right now I don’t think I’m as robust as they appear to be. And when I see them doing that low stance on the ice, it truly amazes me.
Conversation eventually shifted toward EastEnders, as Charlie confessed that she might not rule out a future appearance on the BBC soap opera.
Speaking about the character Janine who dramatically departed on December 26th, 2022, Charlie mentioned: “I haven’t received the call to return for the anniversary, but given how wicked she is, I certainly would.
People occasionally remind me about the incident with Barry, which happened over two decades back. My response is usually something along the lines of, “Well, he had it coming.
I would never say never about going back, the writing is great and it is done so brilliantly.
In 2025, Sam Aston from Coronation Street, Ferne McCann known for TOWIE, Mollie Pearce from The Traitors, and legendary Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave are set to participate in the upcoming season of Dancing on Ice.
On this week’s episode of “This Morning,” it was revealed that Sam, famous for playing bumbling character Chesney Brown on “Coronation Street,” became the most recent participant.
He told the show: ‘I can’t say it was something that I always wanted to do. It came about, and it was just one of them. The press office mentioned it, we went for a chat and I got a real buzz just going in and experiencing it.
We recently had a conversation with them, during which they outlined the structure of the show. Then, they placed us on the ice for either five or ten minutes to gauge our initial performance. Essentially, that was the extent of the encounter.
The actor known for his roles in Where the Heart Is and The Bill, who shares children Sonny (4), Daisy (2), and Hazel (4 months) with wife Briony Gardner, is best recognized for his part as Chesney.
Except for appearing in the All-Star Family Fortunes show back in 2005, he seldom made TV appearances as himself, as this wasn’t an aspect of entertainment he had previously thought about pursuing, given that he began his career as a child actor.
As a child attending the show for the first time, I didn’t imagine myself participating in I’m A Celebrity or similar ventures. However, with kids of my own now, my son is genuinely thrilled about this experience.
An actor typically seen on ITV’s main soap opera often participates in Dancing on Ice, and Sam is set to continue this tradition, joining the ranks of stars like Lisa George (Beth Tinker), Faye Brookes (Kate Connor), Sally Dynevor (Sally Metcalfe) and Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw), who won last year’s competition.
He stated: ‘Everyone at work who I’ve talked to shares the same sentiment – they find it an incredible yet challenging, exhausting, and demanding experience. Yet, they also find it rewarding. I’m feeling both anxious and thrilled about it.’
On Monday morning, prior to the unveiling of Mollie and Steve, it was Ferne (a new mother for the first time) who was first disclosed as a contestant.
The thrilling news about Steve was shared on This Morning, where he expressed: “It feels like I’m returning to competitive sports once more. For most of my life, I’ve been a competitor.
He has won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000. He has also won three Commonwealth Games gold medals and nine World Rowing Championships golds.
On a daytime talk show, he humorously remarked, “They haven’t come up with skates that fit my oversized feet – I wear size 12 and they’re quite wide. I’m getting custom-made shoes instead!
Right after Mollie got announced on Lorraine, she shared that she was eagerly anticipating the physical aspect of the show, having previously made her TV debut in the second season of The Traitors earlier this year.
She told the host: ‘It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I’m ready for the challenge.’
As someone who’s faced the challenges of living with ulcerative colitis since I was 11 and underwent surgery to have a stoma bag in 2020 due to a removed colon, I can honestly say that this small part of me has returned my life.
Later on, Adele Roberts, another stoma bag user, offered Mollie some inspiring words, saying, “You can do this! Knock ’em dead!
Mollie, who was born without fingers on her right hand, expressed about her condition: “I’ve learned to adjust, I’ve never allowed it to hinder me in the past, and I won’t begin doing so now.
The brave TV star went on: ‘I really want to do the head banger but my parents will kill me.
‘I am looking forward to a move physical challenge, I am really ready to throw myself into it!’
She added that though she’s yet to begin her official training, she’s ‘raring to go now’.
Mollie went on: ‘The thought is scary but I want to get started.’
In January of this year, Mollie gained widespread recognition during the second season of the popular BBC program “The Traitors.” Notably, her friend and ultimate victor, Harry Clarke, deceived her in the show.
Following the misunderstanding where she believed Harry was a Loyalist during the performance, Mollie eventually revealed that there was no ill will and everything was “all right” between them.
She expressed the idea that it’s a game, and she believes that sometimes people might overlook the fact that they voluntarily joined this game, understanding that deception could potentially occur within it.
It was a given – it was inevitable that there would often be a strong connection between you two.
As a passionate supporter of digestive health, I spearheaded an initiative last May focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). I strongly encouraged others to break the stigma surrounding bowel movements by advocating for open discussions about this important topic.
Following the announcement by Ferne on Monday’s Good Morning Britain episode, she expressed her enthusiasm saying, “I can hardly wait! This is a massive test for me, but I’m thrilled about the dazzle and style that the program offers.
She admitted that she can skate to some extent, explaining, “I have taken my kids to places like Winter Wonderland, but when it comes to those penguin-shaped skaters, I’m usually the one huddled up on one!
Ferne shot to fame in 2013 when she joined the cast of The Only Way Is Essex for its ninth series.
She has shown up on Celebs Go Dating and I’m A Celebrity, and she ended up placing third in the latter show.
Lately, I’ve been gracing my own ITV show, “My Family And Me,” and just this past month, I made it official that the upcoming season of my long-standing reality series will mark its end for me.
The program, originally titled “Ferne McCann: First Time Mum,” began by chronicling Ferne’s pregnancy and the early days of her first child, Sunday. Over the past 7 years, it has continued for a total of 13 series.
The show was retitled in 2023 when Ferne welcomed her second daughter Finty.
Now, she has decided it’s time to end things after a challenging choice with her businessman fiancé, Lorri Haines, and their six-year-old daughter, Sunday, who is her child from a past relationship with Arthur Collins.
She shared with The Sunday Mirror, “The turning point was when someone asked me if I was well-known, which happened after a few of my friends spotted me in an advertisement.
I found myself saying, “I’m not sure…” This left me uneasy, as I didn’t want her to think she stood out in any way.
Following that, everything seemed to change drastically, prompting me to step back, reflect on my emotions, and ultimately decide that it was the opportune moment for me to discontinue.
She mentioned that despite the fact Sunday has been a part of the show since her birth, she hadn’t actually watched it much and wasn’t fully aware of the circumstances – until that specific question came up.
It became known in March that ITV executives had extended an attractive proposal to Holly Willoughby for her to reprise her hosting role on Dancing On Ice the following year, aiming to retain her with the channel.
For the first time in two decades, I find myself not renewing my contract with the channel for a show, thereby creating an opportunity for my competitors to potentially recruit me.
However, The Mail on Sunday disclosed that the show is set to return for another season, with negotiations underway for Holly to co-host it along with Stephen Mulhern. This move appears to be a firm statement to rival broadcasters, urging them to stay away from their top talent.
As a die-hard enthusiast bursting with excitement, I’ve got some thrilling news! Word on the street is that Dancing On Ice is set to make its triumphant return in the year 2025, and guess who’s rumored to be at the helm? None other than our beloved host, Holly! Can you feel the anticipation in the air? I can hardly contain myself!
Discussions about contracts are ongoing, but it’s clear that the leaders admire her greatly, and many other organizations are eager to secure her services. However, ITV highly values her, and they aim to keep her as an integral member of their team for a long time.
Holly holds a deep affection for the program, as it significantly advanced her career from a children’s host to adult television. Therefore, ITV is quite optimistic that she will accept the offer.
Reports indicate that the higher-ups at ITV are considering various prominent programs for her presentation, following her departure from This Morning in October after a plot involving her kidnapping and murder. Meanwhile, it’s rumored that the BBC is keen on recruiting her for additional hosting duties on their shows.
Skate legends Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean are reportedly very eager, as they eagerly await the return of the show. This is because their tour commemorating 50 years of skating together is set to begin immediately following the conclusion of next year’s season.
One of the Olympic champions’ friends mentioned: “The Dancing on Ice performance seems like a perfect fit for their upcoming tour, making them eager to come back next year. Everything just seems to be falling perfectly into place for them.
Prior to Ferne’s declaration, there were rumors suggesting that another well-known EastEnders actor had agreed to participate in Dancing on Ice as well.
It is being speculated that Charlie Brooks, famed for her portrayal of a villain on EastEnders and victor of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2012, might be part of the high-profile cast for the upcoming edition.
43-year-old actress is widely recognized for her memorable performance as the villain, Janine Butcher, in the successful BBC soap opera that ran from 1999 until 2022.
Two Christmases ago, she finally bid farewell to Albert Square during the EastEnders holiday episode.
It appears that the popular soap star could be joining other famous faces to tackle the frozen challenge on the beloved ice-skating program.
According to a source, The Sun reported that Charlie is an excellent acquisition. With a vast following from EastEnders and an abundance of charisma and spirited vigor, the ITV programmers anticipate that she might bring some of her TV jungle charm back.
1) They are taking full advantage of the situation that several famous women have decided not to participate in Strictly this year due to the ongoing scandals. The cast is expected to be exceptional. (Informal: The cast is going to be fantastic.)
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