Dancing On Ice partners revealed – and one has already been dubbed a ‘dangerous duo’
THE Dancing On Ice partnerships of 2024 have been revealed.
This series' star-studded line-up of celebs have been introduced to the professionals they'll skate with in the competition.
It's already been an eventful start to the show - despite training for the confirmed cast only just beginning.
Four stars have pulled out so far - including Gogglebox favourite Stephen Lustig-Webb, who suffered a broken ankle.
Three professional skaters also quit the series, including Matt Evers, Alexandra Schauman and Łukasz Różycki.
The 12 dancers cosied up for a selfie as they gathered to meet their celebrity partners.
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Here we take a look at the newly partnered couples as they're announced.
Hannah Spearritt and Andy Buchanan
HANNAH Spearritt is following in the footsteps of her S Club co-star Rachel Stevens, who was third to be eliminated from Dancing on Ice in 2022.
After pulling out of the S Club 7 tour following the death of her ex-boyfriend and bandmate Paul Cattermole, Hannah is taking on the challenge of learning how to skate in front of millions.
The 42-year-old was the first celebrity to announce who she's been paired with.
Hannah was be dancing with Andy Buchanan - and shared a snap of them together on the ice.
She wrote: And the talented professional skater tasked with dragging me around the rink on Dancing on Ice is… Andy.
"Can’t wait!"
Andy replied: "By the end of this, you’ll be dragging me around the ice."
He then told DOI fans: "I’m so excited to have finally met my partner Hannah Spearritt for Dancing on Ice 2024.
"I can’t wait to get started. This is going to be a good one!!!!"
Amber Davies and Simon Proulx Sénécal
LOVE Island series three champion Amber Davies will dance with 2022 Winter Olympian Simon Proulx Sénécal.
Announcing the news to fans after he came to surprise her on stage at the Pretty Woman Musical, Amber said: "My Dancing On Ice pro IS…….. the incredible Simon Proulx Sénécal a newbie on the Pro Skater team.
"I feel so grateful that we get to do our first Dancing on Ice experience TOGETHER!
"I promise I’ll work the hardest I possibly can for you."
Amber's ex-boyfriend Kem Cetinay - who she won the show with in 2018 - finished fourth in the third series of the skating show.
Self-confessed adrenaline-junkie Amber will take a break from performing as Vivian Ward in the theatre to learn how to skate.
She's already the bookies' favourite, but previously gushed: "Younger me would never believe this!"
Greg Rutherford and Vanessa James
LONG jump Olympian Greg Rutherford - who won gold in 2020 - has revealed he's been paired with skater Vanessa James.
He hopes she'll be the perfect match to perform a trick on the ice that's "never been done before" on the show.
Announcing the news, Greg said: "The moment we've the moment we've been waiting the for...
"My partner for Dancing On Ice is ice skating superstar Vanessa James.
"I cannot wait to have loads of fun together and push our skills to the limit.
"If day 1’s anything to go by, we’re going to have a brilliant time.
"Two Olympians aiming to create something special."
Ricky Norwood and Annette Dytrt
FORMER EastEnders star Ricky Norwood has been partnered with a new skater joining the show this year.
Ricky will dance with professional Annette Dytrt who says it's a "dream come true" to have joined the line-up.
Ricky told fans: "I've finally met my pro partner!!! And it’s the lovely Annette.
"This is where the hard work begins!!
"Looking forward to this next chapter in the Dancing On Ice journey.
"Let's go."
Ricky played Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb until he was dramatically killed in a car crash in 2015.
Ryan Thomas and Amani Fancy
RYAN Thomas's professional partner has revealed she's partnered up with the former Coronation Street star.
Amani Fancy says she had been manifesting the match before being told by bosses who she will be teaching.
Announcing the news, Amani said: "I’ve honestly been hoping for this pairing since the Dancing On Ice line up came out after watching an interview Ryan was on, to the point where I’ve nagged production to tell me if it was him countless times but had no luck until today.
"Everything I thought Ryan may be, is true. The most genuinely empathetic, enthusiastic, cheeky, funny and ambitious man (all the things that make for a great skating partner) with such a huge heart, especially for his beautiful family! We’ve got an identical sense of humour (we spent most of the time cracking up and laughing at each other), the exact same habits, and an incredibly similar work ethic… I think I’ve met me in male form!
"Ryan, the journey and the work begins now. It’s going to be intense, frustrating, beautiful and rewarding all at the same time, but I promise to try and make this the best experience for you. I’m so proud to be your partner and cannot wait to see you thrive and become the skater I know you can be. Who knows, maybe we won’t be able to tell who the professional is by the end of the competition.
"Everyone, get ready. Team Thomas bringing the suave with a touch of Fancy."
Mile Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer
MADE In Chelsea bad boy Miles Nazaire has been matched with Dancing on Ice's sexiest skater, Vanessa Bauer.
She's had a fair few rumoured romances with her skating partners, but Miles had until recently found love.
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The Sun revealed last month Miles has now split from his stunning personal trainer girlfriend Amelie Esquenet - three months before the show starts in January.
Sharing a sweet snap of them cosied up together on the ice, Miles said: "I guess we are a match…"