Huge reality TV star announced for Dancing On Ice
He's putting his skates on!
Last updated 7th Oct 2022
It's safe to say Joey Essex is no stranger to reality TV shows, having appeared on the likes of TOWIE, Celebs Go Dating and I'm A Celebrity in recent years, but now the 31-year-old has signed up for a brand new challenge in the form of Dancing On Ice!
That's right, Joey has become the seventh celebrity to be announced for the hugely-antipcated 2023 series, alongside the likes of Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Drag Race UK star The Vivienne.
Joey announced the exciting news on Friday's episode of This Morning, saying: “I would love to win. I’m going to put all my energy into this. This stage in my life, I’m so ready for this.”
Speaking about how he’ll feel about receiving comments from the judges, Joey said: “I’m doing it for me. I want to impress the judges but I want to impress myself. I’m going to put all my effort into this."
Check out all of the celebs who've signed up for Dancing On Ice 2023 so far:
Nile Wilson
Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson revealed the exciting news that he had joined the Dancing On Ice line-up on his YouTube channel, where he said: "I'm going to be on ITV's Dancing on Ice! This is a really cool thing. I've certainly not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. I'm so excited to get into that routine and to feel like an athlete again."
Joey Essex
Reality TV legend Joey Essex is feeling very competitive after signing up! He said on This Morning: "I would love to win. I'm going to put all my energy into this. This stage in my life, I'm so ready for this."
The Vivienne
RuPaul Drag Race UK series one winner The Vivienne has also signed up for the show, writing on social media: 'I'm beyond excited to announce that I will be competing in Dancing on Ice in 2023! This is honestly a dream come true and I can't wait to start training on the ice. To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is truly an honour. I think it's a big step forward for queer representation on TV.'
Mollie Gallagher - ELIMINATED
Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher will be taking to the ice this winter. She announced that she had joined the show while on Lorraine, where she said: "I'm really excited. I've not really felt nervous yet, strangely. But being here today, I am now feeling it a little bit!"
She added that she will be seeking advice from her Coronation Street co-stars, saying: "I'll be getting all the tips I can because I'm going to need it!"
Siva Kaneswaran - ELIMINATED
The Wanted singer Siva Kaneswaran completes the line-up. He told Good Morning Britain: "I'm very excited. I'm trying to be positive and not be in a fearful mindset! I'm looking forward to meeting all the cast. I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see and hopefully not make a fool of myself!"
Carley Stenson - ELIMINATED
Former Hollyoaks actress Carley said of joining the line-up: "I'm so excited that I get to learn how to dance...on ice! I'm terrified but can't wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience."
Darren Harriott - ELIMINATED
Comedian Darren revealing the news to Trisha Goddard on Talk TV, Darren said: "I've got giant feet, I don't skate and I can't dance! My family has already made bets - they're making bets that I'll fall on the first episode!"
Patsy Palmer - ELIMINATED
50-year-old Patsy Palmer has joined the 2023 series, she's best known for her portrayal of Bianca Jackson in EastEnders. She said: "I wanted to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. I thought 'I'll just go for it' and it seems like a lot of fun.
"My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years. This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can't challenge themselves!"
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - ELIMINATED
Love Island fans were over the moon when 2022 winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu was announced! Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Ekin-Su said: "I've got some amazing news to tell you, I'm going to be doing this year's Dancing on Ice! I'm so excited, I can't wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice!"
Michelle Heaton - ELIMINATED
Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton was the 10th celeb to be announced. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, she said: "I'm so excited - I can't believe it. Me and the kids are such huge fans of the show in general. I've always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I'm really truly grateful that I've got it this year when I'm a lot stronger."
John Fashanu - ELIMINATED
Former footballer turned TV host John Fashanu was the second celeb to be announced for the 2023 series, with the 60-year-old saying: "I'm so excited to be a part of Dancing on Ice! I don't think it'll come as a surprise to people that I'm very competitive - I am definitely in it to win it. And this may be one of the scariest things I've ever signed up for but I couldn't be more ready for the challenge!"
Since shooting to fame on reality show The Only Way Is Essex back in 2011, Joey Essex has been a regular on our TV screens.
As well as appearing on competitive shows such as Splash and The Jump, Joey finished in fourth place during the 13th series of I'm A Celebrity back in 2013. Following his stint in the jungle, Joey landed his own show called Educating Joey Essex, before appearing on the likes of Celebrity MasterChef, Celebrity Ex on the Beach, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and Celebs Go Dating.
Last year, Joey bravely appeared in a hard-hitting documentary called Joey Essex: Grief and Me, which showed Joey attempting to overcome 20 years of grief following the tragic death of his mum when he was just 10-years-old.
More celebs for the upcoming 2023 series of Dancing On Ice will be revealed in the coming days.
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