They’re announcing the celebrity skaters in a slow, exhilarating drip-feed – and now Dancing On Ice has revealed its sixth contestant.
Sports star Ryan Sidebottom gave the exclusive on Wednesday’s Talksport Radio.
He’s a former England international cricketer who retired in 2017 after taking more than 1,000 career wickets.
Ryan is also the ex-teammate of Graeme Swann, who’s currently winning fans on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing.
The 40-year-old said: “I’m immensely excited. It’s obviously something totally different, massively out of my comfort zone. I’m just going to enjoy the ride, I don’t take myself too seriously.
“I’m going to embrace it, enjoy it, and have a laugh and a giggle along the way.”
Well it’s Official.. I’m going on @dancingonice Get yer skates on ⛸❄️❄️❄️Excited ❄️❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/robOZj95Kx
— Ryan Sidebottom (@RyanSidebottom) October 3, 2018
He also announced his news on Twitter, writing: “Well it’s Official.. I’m going on @dancingonice Get yer skates on ⛸❄️❄️❄️Excited ❄️❄️.”
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Earlier this week former Westlife singer Brian McFadden and ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan were both announced as joining the line-up.
Brian said: “I’m very excited. I’ve already been practising out the back garden on my rollerblades and my mum says I’m a one man Torvill and Dean.”
The 38-year-old also sent a video message to ITV’s Lorraine on Tuesday morning to share his exciting news.
Professional dancer James, 40, broke the news on BBC Radio Five Live Breakfast.
He’s no stranger to reality shows having appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.
James said: “I can dance but I’m a lot older than I used to be. People are going to probably say I’ve got an unfair advantage but when I got on the ice I actually shocked myself how bad I was.
“I want to be able to impress Torvill and Dean more than anyone else, but I’m a lot worse than I thought I’d be.”
Ryan, Brian and James join previously announced contestants Saira Khan, Gemma Collins and Richard Blackwood.
TOWIE’s Gemma and EastEnders actor Richard were unveiled as celebrity skaters on Monday’s This Morning, where they were interviewed by Dancing On Ice co-hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
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There will be 12 skaters in total this series – which means six more to come. We’re on the edge of our seats…
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