Dancing On Ice’s Ryan Thomas shows off his muscles as he gets a spray tan while Claire Sweeney dons face mask as the stars prepare for first live show
The first live show of Dancing on Ice will be broadcast on Sunday evening when the skating competition starts, with presenter Holly Willoughby making her TV comeback.
And the stars were busy during the day getting the camera ready for the show, with former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, 39, getting a spray tan.
The actor showed off his muscles as he shared a photo on his Instagram Story and wrote the caption, “The best part of @dancingonice.”
Meanwhile, another contestant on the show, Claire Sweeney, 52, wore a sheet mask as she put on her glam.
The Brookside star also got her hair done as she captioned the Instagram snap: “The glamor begins for tonight’s show!”
The first live show of Dancing on Ice will air on Sunday evening as the skating competition gets underway and ahead of the launch the stars got ready including Ryan Thomas who had a spray tan
Meanwhile, another contestant on the show Claire Sweeney, 52, wore a sheet mask as she put on her glamour
Elsewhere, comedian Lou Sanders, 38, showed off a bright red manicure as she joked: “@dancingonice turns this truck driver into a lady!”
Athlete Greg Rutherford, 37, also shared photos from the locker room, but appeared slightly confused as he sipped a Lemsip.
It comes after Ryan this week revealed he suffered a ‘bad fall’ during Dancing On Ice rehearsals just days before the launch show.
The star collaborates with professional skater Amani Fancy.
The pair appeared on This Morning to chat about their progress so far on the show, which starts on Sunday evening.
However, Amani explained: “I mean we have a long journey ahead of us, we have to make sure that what happened in practice a few weeks ago doesn’t happen in the live shows – which was a pretty tough fall.
“But it’s not easy, they have to lift us up, they have a life in their hands.”
Host Josie Gibson also asked, “Is he a good student?” with Ryan replying, “I’m working hard, Josie.”
Elsewhere, comedian Lou Sanders, 38, showed off a bright red manicure as she joked: “@dancingonice turns this truck driver into a lady!”
Athlete Greg Rutherford, 37, also shared photos from the dressing room ahead of the first live show
But he appeared to be somewhat under the weather as he sipped a Lemsip and wrapped himself in a sweater
Amani added: “He has good self-awareness, but he is an interesting student and we work harder than anyone I know.
“He goes to his paddle competitions, to PT, be with his kids and go ice skating. He tries to stay focused, I tell him to go on your right leg, but he goes on his left leg.
“He chuckles and only comes back when I’ve calmed down a bit, he’s like a little kid on ice.”
Amani previously shared a selection of photos with the actor on social media, writing, “I’ve honestly been hoping for this pairing since the @dancingonice lineup came out after watching an interview that Ryan was in, to the point where I nagged production to tell me numerous times if it was him, but until today he had no luck.’
“I’m so proud to be your partner and can’t wait to see you flourish and become the skater I know you can be. Who knows, maybe at the end of the competition we won’t know who the professional is anymore.’
Holly will present the new series with Stephen Mulhern after Phillip Schofield retired from TV after his affair with a This Morning runner came to light.
Holly also quit This Morning last year after a former Essex security guard was accused of contacting a hitman in the US to kidnap and kill her.
Dancing On Ice starts on Sunday January 14 at 6.30pm on ITV.
Holly will present the new series with Stephen Mulhern after Phillip Schofield retired from TV after his affair with a This Morning runner was revealed
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS OF 2024
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Former professional boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? “If I can control my nerves in the boxing ring, I should also be able to control my nerves on the ice rink.”
HANNA SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live a comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very attractive.’
GREG RUTHERFORD
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Athlete
WHAT DID HE SAY? “I like a challenge and I needed a reason to start doing things again and here we are. I want to do something that has never been done before, that’s my goal.’
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
AGE: 59
PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKIUMPER
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’ll enjoy!’
RICKY NORWOOD
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: EastEnders star
WHAT DID HE SAY? “It comes at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals yet, I just had physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’
RIAN THOMAS
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Corrie star
WHAT DID HE SAY? “Everyone keeps asking me, ‘Are you doing it?’ I told everyone!’
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AGE: 52
PROFESSION: ACTRESS
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am stepping into the unknown here. I don’t know how I’ll feel. But I’m very excited.’
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I would definitely say I’m an adrenaline junkie, but I’m getting more nervous as I get older and I hope I can control them.”
MILES NAZAIRE
AGE: 27
PROFESSION: REALITY STAR
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance, but usually it’s on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’
NICE SANDERS
AGE: 37
PROFESSION: COMEDIAN
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I’m nervous about cracking my head open or just hitting the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells.’
ADELE ROBERTS
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ‘putting it on ice’ for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there because most of the time I hide.”
ROXY SHAHIDI
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: Emmerdale star
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t skate. I haven’t actually said anything to anyone, but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’