29-11-2019 12:32 - edited 29-11-2019 12:33
29-11-2019 12:32 - edited 29-11-2019 12:33
The new series of Dancing On Ice officially starts in January 2020, although there will be a Christmas Special in 2019.
Last year a few people posted on the thread including @Glory1 so we will see how we go this year.
The main news is Jason Gardiner has left the show and John Barrowman will replace him. So no more nasty comments (shame)
The contestants are....
Maura Higgins (from Love Island)
Michael Barrymore.
Joe Swash (ex Eastenders now TV Presenter)
H From Steps. He will make history as the first contestant to dance with a same sex partner.
(Not sure how that will work but let's wait and see)....
Perri Kiely (Dancer from Diversity) Let's see how Ashley Banjo marks him!!)
Lisa George (Who plays Beth Tinker in Coronation Street)
Libby Clegg (Registered Blind Paralympian)
Trisha Goddard (Talk show host/TV Presenter)
Lucrezia Millarini (ITV news presenter)
Kevin Kilbane (Former Footballer and TV Pundit)
Ben Hanlin. Magician (best known for TV show Tricked)
Caprice Bourret (Model, Actress Blah blah blah )
And that's it. I've counted and there seems to be more contestants this year?
It will be presented as usual by Phil and Holly.
Looking forward to it.
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 08-12-2019 18:36
on 08-12-2019 18:36
Good job!
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 18-12-2019 12:18
on 18-12-2019 12:18
The DOI Christmas special is on this Sunday Dec 22nd.
The news just in is that Michael Barrymore is out!!. He has a broken wrist and will be replaced by someone from CBBC. (called Razdi??)
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 18-12-2019 12:41
on 18-12-2019 12:41
The Mirror reports
"Michael [Barrymore] will still be featured on the Dancing On Ice Christmas special, which was pre-recorded... [Blue Peter] presenter Radzi Chinyanganya will take his place, and will be partnered with professional skater Jessica Hatfield."
on 18-12-2019 13:29
on 18-12-2019 13:29
Yes I knew the Christmas Special was recorded @Mi-Amigo I have just put up with a 15 minute segment on This Morning with guess who being interviewed?? Gemma Collins.!!!!!
Needless to say it was all about her appearance on the Xmas show.
I really think ITV need to get a grip re this GC business. She was the worst person they ever had on the show and it became all about her. Now they are doing it again. I'm fuming!!
Good job there is a swear filter on the forum otherwise folk might get a shock!
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 18-12-2019 13:37
on 18-12-2019 13:37
You know, I'm not a violent person but I could be persuaded in the case of GC. Just the sight of her and as soon as she opens her big fat gob.....
on 18-12-2019 13:46
on 18-12-2019 13:46
I was really looking forward to the Christmas Special, now SCD has ended. However, if they make it all about her I will turn off.
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 18-12-2019 13:56
on 18-12-2019 13:56
I won't be watching it and I hope she falls flat on her face again!
22-12-2019 20:17 - edited 22-12-2019 20:20
22-12-2019 20:17 - edited 22-12-2019 20:20
The Christmas Special is on as I'm posting and I will say first off, I had forgotten how many advert breaks are on during the show!! FGS.
We have only met 6 couples so far and there have been 4 ad breaks!!
Met the judges and I think we will miss Jason Gardiner!
Gemma Collins has been on in the audience, looking awful in her shocking pink frilly frock with tiara. Ray Quinn sat next to her and thank god he will be skating later!
Massive announcement (of course) about the same sex couple H and Matt Evers.
Ray Quinn still as awesome as ever...pity he had to share the ice with Gemma Collins as the Fairy Queen !!
So far I think Perry Kiely from Diversity shows a lot of promise and Joe Swash will probably be the comedy act.
Will post this as we enter the millionth ad break! I'll be back....
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 22-12-2019 21:48
on 22-12-2019 21:48
The professional dance with Lucasz and Alex was brilliant, as was the Jayne and Chris dance with the kids ice skating.
Hats off to Libby Clegg, the paralympic sprinter with her degenerative sight condition. Only has peripheral vision in both eyes. Uses a guide dog normally when she is not competing. She needs to have a lot of trust in her partner Mark Hanratty.
Not going through them all, though when we had the group dance at the end, Joe Swash looked pretty good when watching Michael Barrymore. Probably see why he (Michael) slipped and broke his wrist and has now been replaced.
Trish Goddard looked nervous but Caprice did better than I expected.
Oh well, that's it now for two weeks when the show starts properly. A bit of a mish mash if I'm honest with TOO MANY AD BREAKS!!
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 22-12-2019 22:17
on 22-12-2019 22:17
Must say, overall I enjoyed the Christmas special - apart from GC and, as @Cleoriff mentioned, too many ad breaks.
I agree credit to Libby for taking part. I was surprised by Caprice; loved the kids skating; and Joe Swash might well turn out to be the comedy act.
All in all a good mix of celebrities and am looking forward to the series in the New Year.
Thanks @Cleoriff for starting the thread and those who have posted so far. Hope to read your comments in the future.