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Grease’s Didi Conn – aka Frenchy – confirmed for Dancing On Ice

The 11th celebrity skater has been revealed!

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Grease icon Didi Conn is the eleventh celebrity confirmed for Dancing On Ice.

The actress, 67, is best known for playing Frenchy – one of the iconic movie’s Pink Ladies – alongside John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Didi Conn for Dancing On Ice
Welcome to the ice, Didi Conn! (Credit: ITV)

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Didi was revealed as the latest celebrity skater on Friday’s Lorraine, sending a video message to the show to confirm her participation.

She said: “Boy oh boy, I’m going from being a Pink Lady to Queen of the Ice. I’m coming to the UK on Monday and I can’t wait to see you!”

Fans were THRILLED by the announcement!

Olivia Newton John And John Travolta Reunite At The Grease 40th Anniversary Special Screening In Los Angeles
Didi pictured with her Grease co-stars at the movie’s 40th anniversary celebration in LA in August (Credit: Kelly Martin / SplashNews.com)

One said on Instagram: “I am absolutely MADE UP about this! What an amazing addition to next year’s line up!”

Another agreed: “This is actually awesome! Bring on the Grease music.”

A third said, “OMG, what a signing!” while a fourth added: “How awesome!”

Another declared: “Wow this is fantastic!!!! Now DOI 2018 is becoming to be the best yet … on paper at least!”

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Didi was the eleventh celebrity skater confirmed for the new series of Dancing On Ice, which kicks off January on ITV.

She’ll compete against TOWIE’s Gemma Collins, EastEnders actor Richard Blackwood, former X Factor contestant Saara Aalto and Coronation Street’s Jane Danson.

Also taking part are cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, Neighbours actor Mark Little, Loose Women’s Saira Khan, former Strictly Come Dancing pro James Jordan and Westlife singer Brian McFadden.

Phillip and Holly return to host Dancing On Ice (Credit: ITV)

Former Pussycat Dolls star Melody Thornton rounds out the cast announced so far.

There’s just one celebrity skater still to be revealed!

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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will return to host the show once again, while skating duo Torvill & Dean will lead the judging panel.

Last year’s Dancing On Ice was won by former X Factor and I’m A Celebrity contestant Jake Quickenden, who beat Corrie’s Brooke Vincent in the finale.

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