Ferne McCann is laser-focused on the rink as she begins another day of gruelling Dancing On Ice training – after opening up about skating fears
Ferne McCann was focused on learning her moves as she headed to the ice rink for another day of demanding Dancing On Ice training in Manchester.
The former TOWIE star, 34, focused on keeping her balance as she moved around the rink on her skates on Friday.
The TV favorite wore a lilac sweater and protected herself from the cold in a puffed gray sleeveless jacket.
She kept warm in black leggings and matching gloves as the reality favorite mastered her moves before appearing on the hit ITV show, which starts in January.
The former I’m A Celebrity star took to the rink with ease and spun around as she kept her balance, despite admitting ‘I can’t see how she’ll be ready for a live show’.
Ferne McCann, 34, was focused on learning her moves as she headed to the ice rink for another day of demanding Dancing On Ice training in Manchester
The former TOWIE star focused on keeping her balance as she moved around the ice rink on her skates on Friday
The TV favorite wore a lilac sweater and protected herself from the cold in a puffed gray sleeveless jacket
Speaking to MailOnline at the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday, the star lifted the lid on her concerns about taking part in the ITV competition.
Ferne said candidly: ‘Everyone has said to me, “Oh, can you skate?” and I found it a very difficult question to answer. No, I can’t skate, I did Winter Wonderland on Sunday.
‘Normally I bend over a penguin to hold her up. I’m very fit, I love training, but this is a completely different story and it’s a challenge.
“I can now skate after my two-week training is in full swing and it’s a lot of fun and great to learn a new skill.”
The reality TV star added: “It’s just a challenge. I’ve been looking on YouTube and scrolling through the Dancing On Ice Instagram and I just want to focus day by day instead of watching because it puts me off.
“In my mind, where I am right now, I can’t see how I’m going to get ready for the show live. It’s not right.’
Ferne explained that she balances parenthood well, as the training only takes two hours a day, five days a week.
She noted: “Sunday is at school, you know, my mum has Finty so it’s a nice balance and I get to train at Chelmsford rink so it’s local.”
Staying warm in black leggings and matching gloves, the reality favorite was snapped mastering her moves before appearing on the hit ITV show, which starts in January.
Ferne wrapped herself against the cold in a puffed gray sleeveless jacket
The reality darling will join a star-studded line-up in the new series
The former I’m A Celebrity star entered the rink with ease, spinning around as she kept her balance
Although Ferne recently admitted she ‘can’t see how she’ll be ready for a live show’ after revealing she doesn’t skate
The beauty also opened up about the decision to end her long-running reality TV series My Family And Me.
Ferne, best known for her regular appearances on The Only Way Is Essex with Shepherd, has documented her journey from pregnancy and single parenthood to engaged mother-of-two in ITVBe shows First Time Mum and, more recently, My Family And Me.
But the TV personality announced in September that he was ready to pull the plug after making the “difficult decision” with businessman fiance Lorri Haines and six-year-old daughter Sunday, her child with ex-partner Arthur Collins.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at the Pride Of Britain Awards, Ferne said: ‘I haven’t talked about it much but I’m thinking now, I had the last episode the other day, oh my God, why do I feel like I’m going to do that? shout?
“This has been part of my life for seven years and I’m so sad it’s come to an end, but I just knew in my heart it was the right decision.
I’ve been thinking about it since the beginning of this year and I made this decision solely for Sunday and for my children.
She explained: ‘She’s in year two now and I just feel like I don’t want her to leave school and have to film.
I want her to create her own path in life, that’s all she’s ever known. I’m not very good with endings, but it’s the best decision.’
She confirmed the news with her Instagram followers last month, writing: ‘After an incredible 13 series I have made the very difficult decision that this series of @fernemyfamandme will be my last.
‘Where do I start? First, by saying a huge thank you to everyone who watched my show and went on a family trip with us.
Speaking to MailOnline at the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday, the star explained her concerns about taking part in the ITV competition.
“This show has been such an incredible part of my life for the past seven years and what a ride it has been filming from Sunday’s pregnancy to now. Your support and loyalty to me and my family has lifted me up more at times than you will ever know. Thank you.’
Ferne, who is also a parent to 14-month-old son Finty with Haines, added: “From the day I started filming, I poured my heart and soul into the series. I truly feel like I have laughed, cried, loved you and lived with you, sharing all the ups and downs.
“This decision was not easy, but it feels like this is the right time for change.
“I made this decision with my children (especially Sunday, who has been on this entire journey with me) in mind.
“They are my absolute priority and Sunday is now at an age where she is very much her own little person and I want her to go out there and forge her own path.
“I am eternally grateful to everyone who saw the show, supported us and came through it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.’
DANCING ON ICE 2025: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS
FERNE MCCANN
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Reality TV star
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: “I’m so excited, it’s going to be a huge challenge, but I’m excited for the glitz and glamor of the show.”
SIR STEVE REDRGAVE
AGE: 62
PROFESSION: Former Olympic rower
WHAT DO THEY SAY? “It’s like being an athlete again, I’ve been competing most of my life.”
CHARLIE BROOKS
AGE: 43
OCCUPATION: Soap star
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: ‘I went ice skating as a child and had mulled wine at Christmas. Until I get on the ice, I have no idea how I’m going to do. I’m not that strong.’
ANTON FERDINAND
AGE: 39
OCCUPATION: Footballer and expert
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: Dancing On Ice will give me that focus, but I also do it for my daughter because she loves dance and the performing arts.’
CHRIS TAYLOR
Age: 34
OCCUPATION: Reality star
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: ‘I’m somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep moving back and forth between the two quite aggressively all day long. I haven’t even started stretching yet, I have to do that.’
CHELSEE HEALEY
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Actress
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: ‘I’m ready, I’m ready to go, let’s go! I have a bit of rhythm, but skating on ice is very different, I am excited.
MOLLIE PURPLE
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: Reality TV star and model
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: “It’s going to be fun, I want to challenge myself, I’m up for the challenge.”
SAM ASTON
AGE: 31
OCCUPATION: Soap star
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: ‘Everyone I’ve spoken to at work has done it and they all have the same idea: it’s a great experience and it’s really hard, and it’s exhausting and it’s tough, but it’s also brilliant.’
JOSH JONES
AGE: 31
OCCUPATION: Comedian
WHAT DO THEY SAY? “I have no skating experience at all, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good, I was holding on to the rail the whole time and we’re not together anymore.”
MICHAELA STRACHAN
AGE: 58
OCCUPATION: Television presenter
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: “It’s going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on the ice was fourteen years ago, because I’ve been training as a dancer, I have a bit of balance, but I have no idea if I’m going to be good. ‘
THEN EDGAR
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: TOWIE star
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: “I’m looking forward to it, but the thought of the live shows and performances is very real.”
LADY SARAH FLOOR
AGE: 46
OCCUPATION: Paralympian
WHAT DO THEY SAY?: “I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to market myself and learn a new sport.”