Dancing On Ice returns Tonight with Coastal's Dan Whiston

Sunday, 15 January 2023 09:00

Blackpool's Dan Whiston has been working hard behind the scenes on the show to make 2023 the biggest and best year yet!

After winning the series a record 3 times, Dan has switched from partnering celebrities, to a new role as 'associate creative director' last year. A move that sees him now more involved in the shows production, alongside advising and mentoring the celebrities.

Alongside his Dancing On Ice job, Dan began hosting Drivetime on Coastal Radio DAB, alongside friend and former Dancing On Ice (DOI) partner Hayley Tamaddon. The pair won the 5th series of DOI in 2010, before finishing runners up in the 'All Stars' special in 2014.

Dan hinted on his radio show that the viewer 'may or may not' see him back on the ice to perform a few routines this series. A move that will please longtime viewers of the show.

This years series, which begins on ITV 1 tonight at 6:30pm, will see the likes of Eastenders icon, Patsy Palmer, reality favourite Joey Essex and football professional turned presenter, John Fashanu take to the ice in a bid to win the series. A full list of celebrities and their partners can be seen below.

Celebrity	Most Known For	Skating Partner
Carley Stenson	Hollyoaks Actress	Mark Hanretty
Darren Harriott	Comedian & Actor	Tippy Packard
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu	Winner of Love Island 2022	Brendyn Hatfield
Joey Essex	Former Only Way is Essex star	Vanessa Bauer
John Fashanu	Ex England Footballer	Alexandra Schauman
Michelle Heaton	Singer in Liberty X	Łukasz Różycki
Mollie Gallagher	Coronation Street Actress	Slyvian Longchambo
Nile Wilson	Ex Olympic gymnast	Olivia Smart
Patsy Palmer	Former Eastenders cast member	Matt Evers
Siva Kaneswaran	Singer in The Wanted	Klabera Komini
The Vivienne	Drag Queen from Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK	Colin Grafton

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