Ninth Dancing On Ice contestant is revealed: EastEnd actor is the most recent star confirmed for the 2024 lineup

EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood is the ninth celeb confirmed to be participating within the new sequence of Dancing on Ice. 

Revealing the information completely on Loose Women on Wednesday, Ricky, 40,  stated: ‘Being on the ice! I’m apprehensive in regards to the lifts, particularly the headbanger. I’ve obtained to belief within the course of, belief within the coaching, belief within the trainers.’

Ricky is finest recognized for enjoying Fatboy Chubb on BBC cleaning soap EastEnders however his character was murdered on the present eight years in the past. 

However in a accident, final month, Fatboy made a shock return in flashback scenes from 2014. 

Fatboy died in grisly circumstances within the Christmas 2015 storyline, with the character getting killed in a automobile in a case of mistaken id. 

He died off-screen after Ronnie Mitchell organized for her enemy Vincent Hubbard to be despatched to the automobile crusher, however Fatboy was by accident trapped within the automobile boot and killed as an alternative. 

In August, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) got here face-to-face along with her ex George Knight (Colin Salom). 

Cindy lastly advised George the reality and viewers had been handled to flashback scenes set in Marbella in Spain in 2014. 

The day earlier than, comic Lou Sanders turned the eighth celeb revealed to be becoming a member of the lineup.

The author and comic, 37, was the most recent star unveiled throughout an look on Nihal Arthanayake’s present on BBC Radio 5 Dwell.

Lou, who has appeared on a slew of sequence together with Russell Howard’s Good Information, Dwell At The Apollo and Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable, joins recently-announced stars Stephen Lustig-Webb and Miles Nazaire on this 12 months’s lineup.

She stated: ‘I am nervous about cracking my head open, or simply bashing the outdated head. I am unable to afford to lose any extra mind cells. 

‘I am additionally frightened about my associate choosing me up, he will need to be very robust and really courageous.’

It comes after Stephen Lustig-Webb was confirmed because the seventh celeb becoming a member of the upcoming sequence of Dancing On Ice, after he revealed final month that he was leaving Gogglebox after 10 years on the Channel 4 present.

Talking on Lorraine, he stated: ‘The final time I used to be on the ice I feel I used to be 14 (years outdated) so nearly 40 years in the past.

‘I’ve been again on the ice since only for a fast spin round, I did not fall over in order that was an excellent factor! I’ve obtained a brand new appreciation for skating.’

Stephen added: ‘I can see how really troublesome it’s. From the consolation of my couch I used to be in all probability just a little too judgy, I did not realise how arduous it’s!’

It comes after Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire was the the sixth celeb contestant to verify he will likely be participating within the skating competitors when it airs subsequent 12 months.

Saying the information on social media on Tuesday, Miles stated: ‘I’ve all the time cherished to bounce but it surely’s often on a dance ground on a Saturday night time and Dancing on Ice appears so troublesome. 

‘I hold fascinated with how I will must have rhythm whereas balancing on a skinny blade and that is after I really feel the nerves kick in, however that is such an unbelievable alternative to get completely out of my consolation zone.’

Miles has been a part of the MIC forged for the 5 years after becoming a member of in 2018 however not too long ago admitted he was able to give up after assembly girlfriend Amélie Esqeuenet.

When he is not filming for the present, Mils works as an influencer and in addition has his personal podcast together with his good friend Charlie Radnedge, of Love Island fame.

Olympic champion Greg Rutherford MBE was the fifth celeb confirmed to be participating within the new sequence earlier this week.

The retired British lengthy soar star, 36, revealed the information on Monday’s Good Morning Britain as he revealed he’d signed as much as entertain his kids, Milo, eight, and Rex, 5, and Daphne, two. 

Greg and Miles be a part of the beforehand introduced World Champion Boxer Ricky Hatton MBE, actress Claire Sweeney, actress and singer Hannah Spearritt and West Finish star Amber Davies.

He stated on GMB: ‘My youngsters love dancing round so hopefully they’re going to get pleasure from watching me dance with blades on my toes! I feel that is going to be a extremely completely different expertise however one which will likely be fairly thrilling. 

‘I like a problem and I wanted a cause to exit and do stuff once more and right here we’re. I wish to carry out one thing that is by no means been completed earlier than, that is my goal. I am going to go 100,000 p.c on this. I am going to strive arduous, I am by no means anticipating to be good however I’ll work as arduous as I can.’

The most recent function comes seven years after the retired monitor and subject athlete appeared on Strictly. 

He confirmed off his rhythm whereas partnered with Natalie Lowe and made it to week 9 of the competitors. 

It additionally follows a shoulder harm that dominated him out of the 2022 Winter Olympics following his goals of becoming a member of Britain’s bobsleigh crew. 

Greg holds an MBE, a gold medal and in addition gained Superstar MasterChef. 

Final week Love Island legend Amber confirmed she’d joined the line-up. 

Amber, who gained Love Island in 2017 alongside Kem Cetinay, made the announcement on Lorraine on Friday. 

She stated: ‘I would positively say that I am an adrenaline junkie however I do get extra nervous as I grow old and I hope that I can comprise them, I do not need the adrenalin to get the higher of me. 

‘I can rely on one hand what number of instances I’ve ice skated.’

‘After I was youthful, my dream is to be on stage so my dad and mom stated ‘simply in case, you may’t go’… ‘it is too harmful’.

‘I am 27 subsequent week and I used to be nonetheless asking them for permission! I will have a tremendous professional, who I do not know but.’

And Amber is set to not play it protected within the competitors. 

She stated: ‘I would love to try this headbanger in week one if I can!’

‘I will likely be sporting a helmet, kneepads and elbow pads till the primary present.’

Of being supplied the prospect to hitch the line-up, the tv persona stated she was over the moon to be supplied. 

She stated: ‘I used to be stunned, I used to be elated after I obtained the decision for Dancing On Ice, I hadn’t been on telly for thus lengthy and I assumed that ship had doubtlessly sailed.

‘After I spoke to the producers and stated ‘why me?’ they usually stated ‘since you’re doing so effectively in your trade’. I actually did really feel like my arduous work is paying off.’ 

Since her stint in Love Island, Amber has reestablished herself as a West Finish star. 

She will likely be juggling Fairly Lady and Dancing On Ice on the identical time. 

She stated: ‘I am doing Fairly Lady and Dancing On Ice principally on the identical time… eight exhibits every week.

‘I would been gunning for the function for thus lengthy, it got here to the West Finish in 2019 and I would gone in for it, however I used to be simply so younger Lorraine. Now I am older and wiser, I by no means may have performed that function at 22.’

Amber’s ex Kem has additionally starred in Dancing On Ice. He completed in fourth place together with his associate Alex Murphy. 

Amber’s announcement comes after S Membership star Hannah, 42 , revealed she was participating on Thursday’s Good Morning Britain. 

She stated: ‘I am actually enthusiastic about studying a brand new talent.

‘It is really easy to dwell your snug life and that facet of blending issues up could be very interesting. Health is one more reason why I am doing it! It is actually thrilling.’ 

Hannah’s resolution to sing up comes after she unexpectedly left S Membership in Could, following the shocking death of her former boyfriend and bandmate Paul Cattermole.

The remaining members of the group – Rachel Stevens, Jo O’Meara, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett – determined to rename S Membership 7 as merely S Membership and proceed as a five-piece. 

Talking in a video posted on Instagram, Jon stated: ‘You’ve got in all probability seen that there is solely 5 of us right here right this moment, and though Hannah will all the time be a part of S Membership 7, she will not be becoming a member of us on this tour. We want her all the very best for the long run.’ 

It has been reported that Hannah and the opposite members of the group are now not on talking phrases amid insider claims that she was left feeling ‘betrayed’ by a row over contracts for the band’s upcoming tour. 

Hannah was reportedly unaware she was not being included on the tour till the put up and had been about to signal her contract earlier than being ‘blindsided’ by the launch. 

It’s thought that Hannah has now signed a contract. However sources near the star say that she felt ‘betrayed’ after being snubbed from the tour they usually worry that the ‘dangerous blood’ between her and the group means there’s ‘little to no likelihood’ of her making an look, in response to The Sun.

The supply added: ‘Hannah is devastated. She was pushed out, and does not perceive why. The remainder of S Membership has been advised to not contact her.’

The insider claims that Hannah ‘very a lot needed to be a part of the tour’ however had ‘pushed again on a number of particulars’ previous to signing her contract whereas the opposite band members ‘stated sure to every part’ and signed instantly.

They add that she was then ‘binned’ after a sequence of disagreements with S Membership creator Simon Fuller and that the remainder of the band at the moment are ‘not even talking to her’.

Representatives for S Membership have confirmed that Hannah has not spoken to the remainder of the band.

Hannah’s addition to the Dancing On Ice lineup comes after Claire introduced she’d signed up on Wednesday’s This Morning, saying: ‘I am actually wanting ahead to going to an ice rink with my son and really having the ability to skate and never have to make use of the penguins they provide you that will help you keep upright!’

She added: ‘I’ve needed to put on my boots round the home… I have not stepped on the ice but.

‘I’m entering into the unknown right here. I do not know the way I’ll really feel. However I’m very excited.’

Claire added: ‘I am nervous and enthusiastic about doing it.’

When quizzed on her earlier dance expertise by Holly Willoughby and her co-host Ben Shephard, she stated: ‘How does dancing put together you for skating? It’s very completely different.

‘It is extra in regards to the thoughts and conquering the worry. You may make good shapes together with your arms and stuff like that but it surely’s about getting over the worry.’ 

The actress is finest often known as Lindsay Corkhill 90s cleaning soap Brookside earlier than becoming a member of Corrie earlier this 12 months within the function of Cassie Plumber. 

A supply beforehand advised The Solar: ‘Claire goes to be the primary massive title to be unveiled for Dancing On Ice‘.

‘She is a extremely gifted performer and is fairly respectable on the ice already.’

No stranger to the highlight Claire has beforehand sung and dance in string of musicals together with Guys and Dolls and Legally Blonde.

It comes after Ricky, 44, revealed on This Morning: ‘If I can maintain my nerve within the boxing ring I ought to be capable to maintain my nerve within the ice rink. I like setting new challenges and protecting myself busy!’

The title of the primary contestant had been teased all through the present by hosts Holly Willoughby and Ben Shephard.

Ricky’s silhouette might be seen and numerous clues together with boxing gloves had been used to trace at his id.

The sporting icon admitted his daughters are discovering his newest signing ‘absolutlely hilarious’ however he stated that he believes the present will likely be good for his well-being.

He stated: ‘It was effectively documented that I struggled after I retired from boxing amongst a number of different issues and I am making an attempt to do my bit for psychological well being… I’ve by no means been shy to debate it.’

‘After I retired I used to be sat there with nothing to do and my world fell aside just a little bit. It is all about protecting busy and doing issues which are constructive and new adventures!’

He additionally stated: ‘I can dance on the stable ground however I do not know the way I am going to do on the dance ground. It is extra about being disciplined and about believing in your self.

‘New adventures do not come greater than Dancing On Ice. It’s a problem and with boxing. it’s a stability.

‘You bear in mind dance sequencing and strikes and in boxing, you perform a little bit, remembering combos and stuff like that. I ought to have the attributes to do fairly effectively.’

Gogglebox star Stephen Webb, 52, was reportedly set to hitch the line-up ‘in a bombshell transfer’.

He introduced he was leaving the Channel 4 ‘s present earlier this month in a bid to p ursue ‘different alternatives’.

And in response to The Solar it turned out the Brighton hair salon proprietor has traded ‘his couch for skates’, as a supply admitted a number of Gogglebox stars ‘face a dilemma in some unspecified time in the future’ as they obtain numerous affords after creating a better profile.

The telly supply advised the publication: ‘Stephen had very a lot developed his personal profile. It wasn’t a shock he acquired different affords, although nobody would have essentially guessed he’d be doing Dancing On Ice.’

Stephen has been on the Channel 4’s present for a decade and was one of the vital distinguished stars – however he advised followers earlier this month: ‘After cautious consideration, Daniel and I’ve determined we won’t be returning for the brand new sequence of Gogglebox.

‘We really feel the time is true to maneuver on and discover different alternatives.’

Shona McGarty has additionally been rumoured to be participating, after she give up her function on EastEnders after 15 years.

The actress, 31, who performed Whitney Dean on the BBC cleaning soap, give up her function in July after a reported forged shake up.

Holly Willoughby is ready to return as host for the present, after after her former co-star Phillip Schofield was axed from the programme.

Phillip, 61, introduced the sequence alongside Holly, 42, for 12 sequence, earlier than and after its four-year hiatus, earlier than he was axed from his ITV exhibits this 12 months after he had an affair with a junior This Morning colleague.

Stephen Mulhern is reportedly being lined as much as exchange Phillip, and is alleged to have been supplied the present and is pondering it over, in response to the Mirror .

The Catchphrase star, 46, has already had a style of internet hosting the determine skating competitors after he was introduced in to interchange Phillip when he was struck down with Covid final February.

It was claimed Vernon Kay was additionally being thought of for the function whereas Holly can also be near Bradley Walsh , whereas Jordan Banjo might be an alternative choice.

An ITV spokesperson advised MailOnline: ‘We will likely be confirming particulars about Dancing on Ice 2024 in the end.’

Dancing on Ice returns to ITV and ITVX in 2024 with a brand new forged.