Dancing On Ice’s pro line up revealed in full – with two stunning new skaters and 2023 winner axed
The axed winner shared a comment beneath Dancing On Ice's new post
DANCING On Ice’s pro line up has been revealed in full – with two stunning new skaters taking part, and the 2023 winner axed.
The hit show revealed its celeb line-up recently, ahead of its return to ITV in January.
The Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern fronted show will feature a string of soap stars and a Paralympian in the 2025 cast.
And now their pro partners have been revealed too, but Amani Fancy who won the show earlier this year with Ryan Thomas isn’t included.
There are two new pros in the mix – Eric Radford and Molly Lanaghan – who can be seen in the new image of the pros, shared on the official Dancing On Ice social media.
A glam photo of all the DOI stars was shared, much to the delight of fans, and the caption read: “Give a warm welcome to our Pro Skaters!”
Pros returning include Andy Buchanan, Annette Dytrt, Brendyn Hatfield, Colin Grafton, Mark Hanretty, Sylvain Longchambon, Tippy Packard, Vanessa Bauer, Vanessa James and Vicky Ogden.
But fan attention has quickly turned to the absence of the last series winner, as one person questioned: “No Amani??? I’m gonna miss her!”
Another said: “What a team, but gutted Amani isn’t going to be a part of it.”
Amani commented on the post, writing: “amazing cast of pros! So happy to see my on here 😍💋”
And fans are already guessing which pro will be partnered with which celeb.
In series 17, which will launch next year, famous faces include Charlie Brooks, Sam Aston, Mollie Pearce and Michaela Strachan.
Dame Sarah Story was the final celebrity announced and spoke out on ITV’s Lorraine.
The British cyclist and swimmer, who was born without a functioning left hand and won a raft of medals at the Tokyo games in 2016, said: “I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport.”
Also appearing on Heart Radio to confirm his place on the show was Love Island legend Chris Taylor who admitted he is “terrified” of the rink.
But former Love Island Taylor has irritated fans by joining the class of 2025 after ‘being on everything’.
Dancing On Ice 2025 full line-up revealed
EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks
Traitors finalist Mollie Pearce
Coronation Street favourite Sam Aston
Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave
Towie’s Ferne McCann
Comedian Josh Jones
Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan
Towie’s Dan Edgar
Love Island’s Chris Taylor
Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey
Ex-Footballer Anton Ferdinand
Paralympian Dame Sarah Story
Fans commented on the official Instagram announcement: “Chris again? He’s in every show.”
A second user inquired: “What aren’t you doing at the moment? Swear you’re constantly on my telly these days.”
A third agreed: “Chris Taylor is topping up his bank account big time this year!”
Another noted: “Jesus, no one works harder then Chris’ agent.” One blunt user added: “Talk about being thirsty for work! He is so desperate.” Another penned: “Is there a show he hasn’t been on?”
Also skating for survival is Towie’s Dan Edgar, 34, who told Heart Radio’s Ashley Roberts: “You see I like to think I’m a good skater, but I’m a terrible dancer.”
Springwatch host Michaela Strachan, 58, appeared on ITV’s Lorraine to reveal she’s signed up.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, 43, will be joining football pundit Anton Ferdinand, younger brother of Rio, who admitted: “So far out my comfort zone but I’m here for it!! Let’s gooooooooo.”
Former Traitors finalist and disability model, Mollie Pearce, 22, who was born with one hand is joining the skating crew.
She told BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts who also has a stoma: “It’s my normal, I was born like it.
“I have never let it get in the way before so I’m not going to let it start now.”
Second Towie star Ferne McCann, 34, is pulling on her skating boots. She told Good Morning Britain she is “competitive” and admitted she can “kind of” skate.
Comedian Josh Jones joins the ice extravaganza and admitted on Gaydio radio station last week: “I’ve not got any skating experience whatsoever.
“My dancing isn’t great either, for a gay man I have no rhythm, I struggle to clap along to a beat so this will be fun.”
Coronation Street actor Sam Aston, 31, is joining the rink.
He said about his DOI audition: “They basically stand you on the ice. But I got a real buzz experiencing it a little bit.”
He added: “It’s nice for the public to see me as me and not Chesney!”
Professional rower and Type 2 Diabetic Sir Steve Redgrave will also be joining the competition. He told This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard that he will be the the “oldest and heaviest” in the cast, but is keen to keep fit and healthy.
