It’s all systems go for the new series of Dancing on Ice, especially with all the celebrities having now been revealed.
Just to recap for those at the back, they are: Brooke Vincent, Cheryl Baker, Kem Cetinay, Candice Brown, Max Evans, Monty Panesar, Donna Air, Alex Beresford, Antony Cotton, Stephanie Waring, Perri Shakes-Drayton and Jake Quickenden.
But This Morning managed to get another scoop today when they unveiled the 12 professional skaters who will help the celebs go from wobbly to wonderful.
The result? Eight new faces, plus welcome returns for four previous pros.
And fans were delighted at two returning professionals in particular – the charismatic Matt Evers, plus Brit Dan Whiston.
Matt revealed that many of the pro skaters are yet to meet their celebrities, and have been doing basic training in preparation.
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And he mentioned how months ago, Phil had given him a secret code to let him know that the new series was happening.
Phil explained: “I bumped into you in a hallway and he asked me what was happening, I just gave you a little nod!”
Fans were thrilled with the returns of Matt and Dan in particular, taking to Twitter to share their glee.
One wrote: “So pleased to see Dan and Matt back for #DancingOnIce” and another expressed an interest in new girl Alejandra, a Mexican pro.
Phil was also able to reveal four of the pairings, with most of the skaters still not knowing who they’ll be sharing the ice with in January.
New pro Brandee Malto will be skating with Antony Cotton, Alejandra Izquierdo – known as Ale – will be creating a gorgous pairing with Max Evans.
Returning favourite Matt Evers will skate with Bake Off champ Candice Brown, and Lloyd Jones will pair up with Geordie presenter Donna Air.
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This was a perfect blend of letting us know some information, but still leaving us wanting more – well played ITV!
One question we DO want answering though, is this – why on earth were the pros wearing ice skates on the sofa?!