An Olympic skier and adventurer who grew up in Edinburgh has been added to this year's Dancing On Ice line-up.
Graham Bell has had plenty of adventures over the years, including taking part in the gruelling Arctic Circle cross-country skiing race and surviving a night in a snow hole without a sleeping bag.
However, he's trading his skis for ice skates this year, as he's one of several celebs who have been selected to star on Dancing On Ice 2021, which is expected to start filming in January.
Speaking about his planned appearance, Graham said: “Ice doesn’t scare me, it’s the dancing", admitting that his dancing experience went as far as “dancing on tables, wearing ski boots in après ski. It’s not graceful and elegant”.
Other contestants who have been confirmed are Reality TV star Billie Faiers, from The Only Way Is Essex, musician and rapper Lady Leshurr, who will be bringing her freestyling skills to the rink, Aussie superstar Jason Donovan and.... Rebekah Vardy.
The 38-year-old model and TV personality, who is married to Leicester City footballer Jamie Vardy, was confirmed to be taking part in the contest on 29th September.
On her involvement in the show she said, “I’m so ready for the sequins and full glam squad. After months of lockdown it will be good to get the glam on.”
Jason Donovan said: “The news is out!! I am delighted to announce I am taking part in Dancing on Ice.”
He added on Twitter: “I’ve always loved my winter sports, skiing, skating, snowboarding… I quite like my après ski as well! I can’t wait to get on the ice, have some fun and bring a big smile to everyone’s face in 2021!”
