Dancing On Ice star Ria Hebden has recalled the moment she met professional figure skater Christopher Dean and said it was "like meeting Father Christmas".
The TV presenter is currently preparing to put on her skating shoes and dazzle her way through the upcoming competition that is set to take place early next year.Although she is nervous to take part in the ITV show, she was more than happy to finally meet the legendary Christopher and his dance partner Jayne Torvill. Talking to the Mirror, Ria, 38, spoke candidly about what it was like to meet the dancing duo for the first time.
She said: "I felt like a child meeting Father Christmas for the first time! Christopher has a smiley face and magical twinkly eyes."I had no idea he was going.
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