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Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:04:15 GMT

Yes I know it's early but ITV have started to announce the contestants @Mi-Amigo and @sheepdog (and anyone else interested.

I've read that John Barrowman won't be judging this series. No news on who will replace him.

Today we have the first two contestants.

1) Sally Dynevor.

Sally has played Sally Webster on Coronation Street for 35 years. Aged 58. As I watch Corrie she is well known to me (lol)

2) Mark 'Bez' Berry from Happy Mondays

Already my favourite. Just love him. Mad as a box of frogs but apparently taking this seriously.

At least I know these two... I expect the rest will be announced over the next two weeks.

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

gmarkj — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:46:56 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:

I've read that John Barrowman won't be judging this series. Unconfirmed report so we'll see.

Probably linked to his alleged behaviour while on Doctor Who and Torchwood sets (among others)...

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:07:35 GMT

@gmarkj wrote:
@Cleoriff wrote:

I've read that John Barrowman won't be judging this series. Unconfirmed report so we'll see.

Probably linked to his alleged behaviour while on Doctor Who and Torchwood sets (among others)...

Apparently he's judging on a new Musicals show @gmarkj

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

gmarkj — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:10:23 GMT

I'm sure that is the public statement, but I wouldn't be surprised if there was more to it than that @Cleoriff

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:22:01 GMT

Yes I agree @gmarkj. Quite shocking really. Never liked him much anyway, that report put the nail in the coffin for me.

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Mi-Amigo — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:08:45 GMT

Thank you for the advanced info on Dancing On Ice @Cleoriff

@Cleoriff @gmarkj and @sheepdog

I like the two celebs announced so far and hope it`s an indication of what`s to come and thank god DOI have got rid of Barrowman who, in my opinion, ruined the last series.

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

sheepdog — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:06:23 GMT

No owls needed so far then! My goodness, Sally has never had a job outside of Coronation Street? Even I remember the days when she appeared as Kev's un-popular girlfriend. As for Bez: 😂

No prizes that nobody really wants to touch John Barrowman (sic) after his shenanigans off-camera these days. But wait, google is saying he's going to be replaced with Arlene Philips? Who's still quite bitter about being booted off Strictly allegedly for her age and not because her overt preference for males. I'd prefer to see James Jordan as judge though it does need a female to balance the panel equally. Then again, dumping Ashley Banjo for JJ or even one of the pro skaters would be a good move.

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:51 GMT

@sheepdog The Sun says Arlene Phillips. The Daily Mirror doesn't mention her at all but goes for James Jordan or Ray Quinn. (THE best celeb dancer ever to appear on DOI) If I had to choose. I would go for James though, just because of his vast choreography skills.

If they want a female then Alex James who partnered Joe Swash to a 'fixed' win, then unceremoniously dropped her for the next season might be good. There again, we have two skating experts with Jane and Chris so Alex wouldn't fit that side of things too well.

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:51:46 GMT

The next two contestants have been revealed.

3) Stef Reid (Paralympian medallist) Stef lost her foot in a boating accident when she was 16. Takes part in running and Athletics.

4) Rachel Stevens (from S Club 7)

Rachel has done some skating with her children and claims she is looking forward to the challenge.

Doing well so far as I recognise all four contestants. No owls so far @sheepdog 😂

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:06:18 GMT

Oh forgot to say. Lorraine mentioned that Arlene Phillips was rumoured to be the new judge on DOI.... she didn't mention anyone else.

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:54:05 GMT

More contestants announced

5) Brendan Cole (ex SCD professional dancer)

6) Regan Gascoigne (son of Paul Gascoigne and that's all I know about him!)

7) Liberty Poole (Ex Love Island...Has had skating experience)

8 Ben Foden ....Rugby Player

I have no idea when the last 3 were announced. The only one I heard about was Brendan today. Hopefully not leading you 'up the garden path'😂

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Mi-Amigo — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:18:57 GMT

Thanks @Cleoriff for the latest addtions to those taking part in DOI.

Some I`ve heard, some I haven`t. From info given, might be a good mix with some having skating and/or dancing experience and others being novices.

btw any news/update on new judge ?

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:28:12 GMT

The DOI group I belong to on FB have mixed reports. One posted an article yesterday where Arlene Phillips stated she was NOT judging on DOI. So it could be a double bluff @Mi-Amigo 😂

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:55:35 GMT

The final contestants have been announced. A pretty good mix with only one I haven't heard of before

9 Kimberley Wyatt (Ex Pussycat Doll)

10) Connor Ball (From the band The Vamps)

11) Ria Hebden TV Presenter from Lorraine (and other shows) I don't really know much about her)

12) Kye Whyte. Olympian BMX rider. Won bronze in Tokyo.

So there you have it. All 12 contestants and only one I said 'Who's that' about.

A lot different to SCD. They had 16 contestants and had only really heard of about 10

@Mi-Amigo @sheepdog and (not sure if you watch?) @gmarkj , I wonder what you think about these contestants.

Still no news on the new judge as yet. The last show started on the 17th Jan, so expect a Sunday date close to that.

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

gmarkj — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:24:19 GMT

Happy to join the conversation @Cleoriff but this is not on the to watch list for me or (more importantly) the wife, aka she who holds the remote!

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Mi-Amigo — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:40:42 GMT

@Cleoriff

I`ve heard of the additional celebs except Ria.

With skill in BMX at Olympics, Kye could be a serious contender... depending on ability to skate ??

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

sheepdog — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:08:13 GMT

Going have to give a few owls out here to Conner Ball, Ria Hebden, Stef Reid, Regan Gazza and Liberty Swimming Pool. Brendan Cole has a lot to live up to and Kye White is a surprise choice. Fearless might be the watchword with him. Guaranteed Bez will be saved by the public for a fair few weeks.

Might watch this on ITV hub as a) Schofield and Willoughby annoy me b) way too many adverts.

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:32:23 GMT

@sheepdog

I'd disagree with the owls for those you mention, apart from Liberty Poole and Regan Gascoigne. (I wasn't aware he had a son if honest) Anyway on checking Regan seems to be famous for being a dancer!

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:30:44 GMT

The judge replacing John Barrowman is Oti Mabusi (Professional Dancer on SCD.)

Re: Dancing On Ice 2022.

Cleoriff — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Some of the celebs professional partners have been announced

Kimberley Wyatt >> Mark Hanratty

Connor Ball>>> Alexandra Schauman

\Regan Gascoigne>>>> Karina Manta

Liberty Poole >>>> Joe Johnson

Stef Reid >>>>> Andy Buchanan