Maura Higgins got her skates on at the launch of Dancing On Ice yesterday.
The Love Island star, 29, joins former model Caprice Bourret, TV star Michael Barrymore and Perri Kiely from dance troupe Diversity on the ITV show next month.
Judge Jane Torvill, 62, told the celebs not to slack off over the festive season, saying: “They should be rehearsing on Christmas Day.”
Longford model Maura added: “This has been a lot harder than Love Island but l'll take whatever the judges tell me as they know best.”
Former Strike It Lucky host Michael, 67, added: “They train you like a horse,” and Caprice said: “My family think I’m crazy.”
Tragedy hitmaker H, 43, who will be part of the show’s first same-sex couple, said of ITV’s decision to pair him with pro skater Matt Evers: “There has been an outpouring of love and support.”
The only challenge has been anatomical differences according to Matt, 43, who said: “One of the lifts we have found may not be possible with two men.”
Phillip Schofield, 57, who co-hosts alongside Holly Willoughby, 38, quipped: “Let’s be honest, his b****** got in the way.”
