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Dancing On Ice have revealed the line-up of professional skaters for the upcoming 2022 series, with Matt Evers and Vanessa Bauer among the pros returning.
And the new series will see a big shake-up among the pros as three new faces join the show, including a Netflix star.
While skaters Hamish Gaman, Klabera Komini and Yebin Mok have all been replaced in the line-up.
Back again: Dancing On Ice have revealed the line-up of professional skaters for the upcoming 2022 series (pictured Matt Evers)
The eagerly awaited new series of the ITV skating show is set to kick off in January next year, with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby once again at the helm.
Skaters returning to the 2022 series include show favourites Matt Evers, Alexandra Shauman and husband Łukasz Różycki.
While Andy Buchanan and wife Robin Johnstone, Mark Hanretty Brendyn Hatfield, Vanessa Bauer, Karina Manta, Joe Johnson and reigning champion Angela Egan will all be coming back.
But the pro line-up will see some changes as GB figure skater Morgan Swales, three-time Hong Kong Champion Tippy Packard and Team USA skater Colin Grafton have signed up for the show.
Returning: Pro skaters including Vanessa Bauers (pictured) will be back for another series in 2022
Out: While skaters Hamish Gaman (pictured) , Klabera Komini and Yebin Mok have all been replaced in the line-up
And this won’t be 22-year-old Morgan’s first taste of fame as she previously appeared in Netflix series Zero Chill as lead character Kayla MacBentley’s figure skating double.
Meanwhile, Colin was inspired to begin skating aged seven after watching the 1998 winter Olympics and since went on to have a successful career as a pairs skater for Team USA.
Elsewhere, popular skaters Hamish Gaman, Klabera Komini and Yebin Mok will be skating off to pasture new and will not be a part of last year’s line-up.
New girl on the block: the new series will see a big shake-up among the pros as three new faces join the show, including a Netflix star (pictured, newcomer Morgan Swales)
Incoming: The eagerly awaited new series of the ITV skating show is set to kick off in January next year, with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby once again at the helm
Newbies: Morgan (left) and Tippy Packard (right) are the new professional skaters joining the line-up
Dream come true: Colin was inspired to begin skating aged seven after watching the 1998 winter Olympics and since went on to have a successful career as a pairs skater for Team USA
In the 2021 series, both Hamish and Yebin were injured, with Hamish (who was partnered with Faye Brookes) injuring his hand while putting his sock, doing damage to his tendon in the process.
Whereas Yebin suffered a leg injury during a freak accident with partner Graham Bell which saw her accidentally fall on his blade and slice her leg, with the star needing surgery after her tendons were exposed.
While it’s not known if injury had a part to play in their exits, Yebin’s main reason for her absence could be due to the fact that she gave birth to her second child last week.
Baby joy: While it’s not known if injury had a part to play in their exits, Yebin’s main reason for her absence could be due to the fact that she gave birth to her second child last week
Rehearsals: Sally Dynevor, 58, Kimberly Wyatt, 39, and Liberty Poole , 22, are among the celebrities taking part in next year’s Dancing On Ice
The skater welcomed a daughter named Lillia with partner and fellow skater Dr Tom Naylor.
Meanwhile, the full celebrity line-up is made up of Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, Happy Mondays dancer Bez, Paralympian Stef Reid, Love Island’s Liberty Poole, rugby star Ben Foden, and popstar and actress Kimberly Wyatt.
While Paul Gascoigne’s son Regan Gascoigne, pop star Rachel Stevens, professional dancer Brendan Cole, presenter Ria Hebden, BMX Olympic silver medalist Kye Whyte and The Vamps’ Connor Ball complete the cast.
Gone: ITV also recently confirmed that John Barrowman, 54, (second left) has been axed from the series, five months after he apologised for exposing himself on the set of other TV shows in historic incidents
ITV also recently confirmed that John Barrowman, 54, has been axed from the series, five months after he apologised for exposing himself on the set of other TV shows in historic incidents.
The entertainer, who joined DOI last year and appeared on two seasons, previously admitted to ‘tomfoolery’ on the sets of Doctor Who, where he began playing Captain Jack Harkness in 2005 and spin-off series Torchwood a year later.
Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo will return as judges.
Dancing On Ice 2022: Who are the celebrities?
KYE WHYTE
Age: 22
Profession: Olympics BMX rider
Kye says: ‘I’d love to see if I can make the final because I’m very competitive.’
RACHEL STEVENS
Age: 43
Profession: Singer
Rachel says: ‘It now feels really real, this is really happening. I’m so excited, obviously really nervous.’
LIBERTY POOLE
Age: 22
Profession: Love Island star
Liberty says: ‘I ice skate as a hobby sometimes so I can get around the rink but I can’t do any tricks’
STEF REID
Age: 36
Profession: Paralympian
Stef says: ‘I’m going to be a contestant on Dancing on Ice and it’s a little bit scary but I cannot wait!’
REGAN GASCOIGNE
Age: 26
Profession: Singer
Regan says: ‘I love dancing but it’s the skill of this. I’ve always wanted to do it. Always! Ever since I was a kid!’
KIMBERLY WYATT
Age: 39
Profession: Pussycat Dolls singer
Kimberly says: ‘I’m just excited to see what I can do on there. I’m up for a challenge!’
BRENDAN COLE
Age: 45
Profession: Dancer
Brendan says: ‘I’ve known I’d be doing the show for quite some time and I want to get started, I’m so excited to be on the show.’
BEN FODEN
Age: 36
Profession: Rugby player
Ben says: ‘I like the idea of learning a new sport and a new skill. I’m quite competitive as well.’
SALLY DYNEVOR
Age: 58
Profession: Coronation Street actress
Sally says: ‘This is a massive challenge. I’m so scared! I’ve just got to take every opportunity I get.’
BEZ
Age: 57
Profession: Happy Mondays
Bez says: ‘I’m always up for a challenge and am already in training on the ice.’
RIA HEBDEN
Age: 36
Profession: Presenter
Ria says: ‘It will be brilliant to learn a new scary skill.’
CONNOR BALL
Age: 25
Profession: The Vamps bassist
Connor says: ‘I’m excited obviously but I’m really nervous. I’m quite clumsy, accident prone.’
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