Joey Essex confirms he’s paired up with professional skater Vanessa Bauer on Dancing on Ice

Joey Essex has confirmed he has been linked to Vanessa Bauer for Dancing on Ice 2023.

The former TOWIE star, 32, shared photos of herself with professional skater Vanessa on Instagram on Monday.

While they were training for rehearsals for the show, he captioned his post: “Ice to meet you.”

Joey kept it casual for rehearsals, dressed in a black tracksuit with a white and blue jacket.

Vanessa showed off her slim figure in high-waisted red leggings and a long black top.

She pulled her hair back into a low ponytail and wore light makeup.

Ready to go! Joey kept it casual for rehearsals, he wore a black tracksuit with a white and blue jacket

While they were training for rehearsals for the show, he captioned his post: “Ice to meet you.”

“Could have called it… go get that trophy guys,” Jake Quickenden wrote under the post

“Still laughing, let’s go,” Vanessa wrote below

“Could have called it… go get that trophy guys,” Jake Quickenden wrote under the post.

“Still laughing, let’s go,” Vanessa wrote below.

Other professional dancers on the show include Matt Evers, fan favorite Sylvain Longchambon, Alexandra Schauman and her husband Lukasz Rozycki.

Earlier this month, Joey revealed he suffered an injury during rehearsals for Dancing on Ice.

He revealed on Instagram that he injured his finger and shared photos of it wrapped in a thick bandage and plaster.

The star, who also appeared to have bloodstains on his hand, wrote: “Respect the ice, or the ice won’t respect you… Day 2.”

Ouch! Earlier this month, Joey revealed he suffered an injury during rehearsals for Dancing on Ice. He revealed on Instagram that he hurt his finger

Joey also uploaded a video to his Instagram Stories saying, “I got a metal finger, I’m lucky I still have the finger to be honest.

‘You live and learn. If you’re ever going to be a dancer on the ice, don’t take any chances right away. Go slow. It’s all about patience.’

Joey announced on This Morning a few weeks ago that he had joined the cast of the ITV show alongside Ekin-Su Culculoglu, The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaren and Michelle Heaton.

The reality star shared how he would appear in the 2013 series, but had been “too immature” and “messy” during a rehearsal.

He joined Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond in the studio and said, “I’m so excited. I wanted something in my life with structure and it’s more serious than what I usually do.

New gig: Joey announced on This Morning a few weeks ago that he had joined the cast of the ITV show alongside Ekin-Su Culculoglu, The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaren and Michelle Heaton

“I’ve done all the dating shows in the world, but this one is more serious… like SAS: Who Dares Wins.

“I used to go to foam parties on a dance rink, I’m not the best skater. I may have done it when I was 11 or 12, but nothing real.

“It’s scary, it’s a competition, I did The Jump, something similar to… well I won it, but I don’t know how.

“This is one of those shows that I watch and think winning would be a bonus, I’m going to put all my energy into it.

“When I came out of the jungle in 2013, we met producers, I went out on the ice, but I was a little immature and messed around and it wasn’t right for me and the producers knew it too, but at this time of my life I am ready.

“I’m already training… well, not for the ice, but in the gym. Running.’

Other stars participating include actress Patsy Palmer, Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher and RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne.

DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS

PATSY PALMER

AGE: 50

PROFESSION: Actress and DJ

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I turned it down before because I was terrified, but when I turned 50, I made a pact to get out of my confrontation zone. ‘

EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU

AGE: 28

PROFESSION: Love Island star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I have great news to tell. I’m so excited, can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.”

MOLLIE GALLAGHER

AGE: 24

PROFESSION: Actress

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I don’t have the best coordination, so when people find out, they’ll laugh, but I don’t want to spend my whole life saying, ‘I can’t do this, I can’t do that.’

JOEY ESSEX

AGE: 32

PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I am so delighted. I wanted something in my life with structure and it’s more serious than what I usually do.’

CARLEY STENSON

AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Actress and West End Star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited to learn to dance…on ice! I’m terrified, but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.”

SIVA KANESWARAN

AGE: 33

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see.”

JOHN FASHANU

AGE: 60

PROFESSION: Former footballer and expert

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I’m definitely in to win it. And this might be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for, but I couldn’t be more ready for the challenge!”

NILE WILSON

AGE: 26

PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I haven’t skated much, but I’m so excited about this opportunity. I’m so excited to get into that routine and feel like an athlete again.”

JAMES LEE WILLIAM AKA DE VIVIENNE

AGE: 29

PROFESSION: drag queen

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “To be the first drag performer to take part in one of the major UK reality competition shows is an honor and a big step forward for queer representation on TV.”

DARREN HARRIOT

PROFESSION: Comedian

AGE: 34

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I have huge feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance’. My family has already bet – they bet I fall in the first episode!’

MICHELLE HEATON

AGE: 43

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I’ve always wanted to do it, but I know I could never have completed anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really, really grateful to have gotten it this year when I’m a lot stronger.”