Dancing On Ice reveals first look at 2023 couples

Katie Archer
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This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Darren Harriott, Mollie Gallagher, Siva Kaneswaran, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, The Vivienne, Patsy Palmer, Joey Essex, Michelle Heaton, John Fashanu, Nile Wilson and Carly Stenson. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
Dancing On Ice's 2023 cast. (ITV)

Dancing On Ice has revealed its 2023 couples for the first time with photos ahead of the series launch.

Newly released pictures show the celebrity cast glammed up in their skating star makeovers, and also unveil who their pro partners will be.

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DJ and former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer has been matched with show veteran Matt Evers, who has been with the ITV1 contest since the first season.

This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Patsy Palmer and Matt Evers. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
Patsy Palmer and Matt Evers (ITV)
This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer (ITV)

Reality star Joey Essex seems to have struck gold by being paired with Vanessa Bauer who has been the pro half of some of the show's most successful couples in recent years.

Love Islander Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu can be seen skating with Brendyn Hatfield, while The Vivienne takes her first steps across the ice with Colin Grafton.

This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Brendyn Hatfield. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Brendyn Hatfield (ITV)
This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: The Vivienne and Colin Grafton. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
The Vivienne and Colin Grafton (ITV)

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Celebrities looking particularly strong in the first-look pictures include The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran, who is already performing a jump in one photo, and Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson who shows off his flexibility with standing splits.

Siva Kaneswaran and Nile Wilson (ITV)
Siva Kaneswaran and Nile Wilson (ITV)

Kaneswaran has been matched with Klabera Komini, and Wilson will skate with fellow Olympian and pro cast newcomer Olivia Smart.

Married pro couple Alexandra Schauman and Łukasz Różycki are both back again this season - she is skating with John Fashanu and he has been matched with Michelle Heaton.

This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Alexandra Schauman and John Fashanu. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
Alexandra Schauman and John Fashanu (ITV)
This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Michelle Heaton and Łukasz Różycki. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
Michelle Heaton and Lukasz Rozycki (ITV)

Returning pro Sylvain Longchambon is back on the ice after a few years away and is continuing his run of being paired with soap stars as he skates with Coronation Street's Mollie Gallagher.

This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Mollie Gallagher and Sylvain Longchambon. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
Mollie Gallagher and Sylvain Longchambon (ITV)
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Carly Stenson and Mark Hanretty (ITV)

West End star and former Hollyoaks actor Carly Stenson has bagged a big name from the show's cast with Mark Hanretty as her partner.

Finally, comedian Darren Harriott completes the cast with his partner Tippy Packard.

This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21.00 Wednesday 4th January 2023 From Lifted Entertainment Dancing on Ice: SR15 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Tippy Packard and Darren Harriott. This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: james.hilder@itv.com
Tippy Packard and Darren Harriott (ITV)

Yesterday, Dancing On Ice revealed a first look at its returning hosts and judging panel in their first 2023 promotional photos.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are back to present, while the judges' line-up remains the same with Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo.

Dancing On Ice returns to ITV1 on Sunday, 15 January at 6.30pm.

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