Happy Mondays’ Bez narrowly avoids slamming onto the Dancing On Ice rink as he returns to show after Covid

Dancing On Ice fans were delighted as The Happy Mondays dancer Bez swapped his maracas for ice skates for his second side-splitting performance on the ITV show.

Ria Hebden has officially become the latest celebrity to get the boot from this year's series of Dancing on Ice.The ITV presenter landed in the bottom two against former S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens, which meant they had to battle it out in the dreaded dance-off on Sunday (January 30).However, it was Lorraine Kelly's showbiz expert Ria who had to leave, because the judges opted to save Rachel.Show hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby welcomed back the stars as they took to the ice for the third week of the competition on Sunday (January 30).This week's theme was Movie Night, which meant the stars paid tribute to some of their favourite films with their ice rink routines.Ria and her partner Łukasz Różycki had danced to Into the Unknown, from Disney's Frozen 2 (2019) soundtrack.Rachel and her pro partner Brendyn Hatfield danced to Lady Marmalade from Moulin Rouge.Love Island star Liberty Poole, Happy Mondays star Bez, and ITV presenter Ria Hebden were among the celebs dancing to impress judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, and Christopher Dean.The episode saw S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens return to the ice with her partner Brendyn Hatfield - after fracturing her wrist in a training session before Christmas.Happy Mondays Star Bez also made an epic comeback to the rink, having been forced to sit out of the show last week due to catching Covid.BMX star Kye White was forced to miss out on this week after spraining his ankle during training.This is a live TV story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @

Bez quickly became a fan favourite after he impressed viewers with his lively performance on ITV's Dancing On Ice.Shaking his famous maracas during the launch show, the popular musician gave fans insight into his loveable personality as he wobbled across the ice in style.But although he has the nation behind him, Bez, whose real name is Mark Berry, also has support in his corner from his fiancée Firouzeh Razav who is 23 years his junior.Given the fact that Bez recently went down on bended knee to propose to the love of his life, Daily Star has taken a look inside their relationship and who Firouzeh is.Bez's fiancee Firouzeh is a 34-year-old personal trainer and singer.The brunette beauty is the frontwoman of metal band Control the Storm and she is also a songwriter too.According to reports, Firouzeh and Bez have been dating since 2014 but they are often known to keep their relationship away from media attention.Bez and Firouzeh live together in Greater Manchester with their two adorable pet pups Yoko and Snoop.The happy couple are both passionate environmental activists and in 2015 the pair staged a "bed-in" while at a London hotel to protest against Fracking.Personal trainer Firouzeh has inspired her husband to become a healthier version of himself and he has definitely taken her advice.In January 2021, Bez took a change of direction in his career and launched his very own fitness YouTube channel.Admitting that he hadn't exercised for two and half years due to the pandemic, the star also shared that he mostly "sat on the sofa" during the first lockdown.The star also said that he wanted to regain better health to keep up with his other half.Talking to The Mirror last year, he said: "I hope after this my missus fancies me

Dancing On Ice contestant Bez has revealed his September wedding date to fiancée Firouzeh Razavi. Talking on Thursday's episode of Lorraine, the Happy Mondays star, 57, also unveiled that bandmate and close friend Shaun Ryder will act as his best man at the nuptials.

SMITTEN Dancing On Ice star Bez has revealed how his girlfriend Firouzeh Razavi forgot to give him an answer after he proposed on top of a mountain. The Happy Mondays legend told ITV's Lorraine today that Firouzeh was left speechless when he got down on one knee at the top of a mountain - surrounded by her family. DJ and dancer Bez, 57, who made his ice debut last week to huge applause, revealed his long-term girlfriend said "yes" but only after she'd gotten over the shock.

Dancing On Ice star Bez has given fans a rare look backstage on the show. The Happy Mondays legend, 57, is one of the 11 celebrities left in the ITV competition after rugby star Ben Foden was eliminated on Sunday night.

DANCING On Ice's Bez showed off his best moves as he filmed a video in the LOO and confirms he'll be back on the show this weekend. The Happy Mondays star, 57, revealed he contracted Covid-19 just one day after making his debut on the programme earlier this month.

ITV classic Dancing on Ice. The 14th series of the hit skating competition already has fans wondering which celeb will go all the way and win this year. Once each couple has performed their routine, judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo marked all the celebs out of 10.

Connor Ball is preparing to showcase his ice skating skills to the nation but says he jumped at the chance to appear on Dancing On Ice.The Vamps bassist, 25, is partnered up with Alexandra Schauman on the hit ITV show as he competes against celebrities including rugby ace Ben Foden, Coronation Street legend Sally Dynevor and Happy Mondays star Bez and music icons Kimberly Wyatt and Rachel Stevens.While the ice is a far cry from the arena stages he is used to performing on, the Aberdeen-born musician admits he is prepared for the challenges that are thrown his way.Revealing his initial reaction to being approached, he told Daily Star: "It wasn't something I had to think about, I was just like 'Yes, I'll do it', I'm up for new stuff all the time, if someone comes to you and asks you to do that, you should."It's a life experience, it's amazing.

CROCKED Dancing On Ice star Bez has revealed he once rioted in prison because there wasn’t enough trifle. The former Happy Mondays icon - real name Mark Berry - was jailed at the age of 17 after becoming homeless and spent more than three years in prison. He served a term at a youth detention centre and was later sent to HMP Hindley in Bickershaw, Greater Manchester.

Dancing on Ice made a highly anticipated return to our TV screens on Sunday 16 January, and it's safe to say we're already impressed with this year's celebrities' skating skills. Six stars took to the ice last Sunday, including Happy Mondays' Bez, Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole, Pussycat Dolls singer Kimberley Wyatt, with the rest of the celebrities set to make their skating debut on Sunday 23 January. One celebrity who has been forced to pull out of their first show however is S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens, 43, who has fractured her wrist following a disastrous fall on the ice.

Just 24 hours after his debut performance on the ice left him at the bottom of the Dancing On Ice leaderboard, Happy Mondays' Bez tested positive for Covid. As a result, the 57 year old musician is now isolating at his countryside home near the Welsh border and is set to return to the top ITV show in week three. Bez lives at his charming cottage with fiancée Firouzeh Razavi.Thanking his fans for voting for him and saving him from next-week’s skate-off, despite his score of 12.5, the singer gave fans a glimpse into the characterful home.

Alison Hammond and Shaun Ryder got caught up in an off-camera bust up at the weekend while they were both at Dancing On Ice, according to report. Shaun was on the side line to support his Happy Mondays pal Bez while Alison was in the stands to cheer on her ITV Daytime colleague Ria Hebden. It's thought Alison and Shaun haven't got on since they first spent time together on I'm A Celebrity...

Alison Hammond told Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby that she will never go on the skating show.This comes after her argument with Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder hit the headlines after they came head-to-head on Sunday night's show.Dancing On Ice host Holly chatted to Alison who was in the audience to support her ITV colleague Ria Hebden, who will be the first to face the dreaded skate-off with her pro partner Lukasz Rozycki.Alison explained that while she has been on pretty much every competition show in the UK, including Big Brother, she would never put her skates on.The TV star said: "I'm watching it – this is dangerous. This is one of the most dangerous sports ever, that's the reason why I haven't done it."However, many of her fans took to social media to beg her to go on it, with one saying: "Let's get Alison Hammond to do Dancing On Ice next year.

ITV Dancing On Ice star Rachel Stevens has been forced to pull out of Sunday's show.

ALISON Hammond and Shaun Ryder clashed backstage on the first episode of Dancing On Ice, according to reports. The rivals, who haven't seen eye to eye since appearing on I'm A Celebrity in 2010, shared some frosty words behind the scenes.

Dancing on Ice, when Happy Mondays member Shaun Ryder had been waiting in the wings to cheer on bandmate Bez on the first episode of the series. However, This Morning presenter Alison Hammond was also there to support fellow ITV star Ria Hebden last weekend - and the atmosphere was reportedly as icy as the frozen rink their friends were dancing on.Some might say that hapless yet heartfelt Bez needed his friend's support, as he faced the embarrassment of becoming the first Dancing on Ice contestant ever to require a crash helmet for his debut performance.Host Phillip Schofield had been gently ribbing the Happy Mondays star, who had even taken to the rink with protective braces all over his body, but he received the comments gamely.This is more than might be said for the brutal exchange between Shaun and Alison.According to the Daily Star, she approached him only to goad him with the words: "I never liked you! From the first minute I met you and spoke to you I never liked you."Shaun hit back to simply say: "I know!"It was far from the first time that the pair had met, after an awkward encounter on I'm A Celeb more than a decade earlier - and perhaps Shaun's words back then provided a clue that explained Alison's frosty attitude to him, after he compared her to "horse s***".Talking on the show, he appeared enraged to learn that a new contestant would be joining them, declaring that 13 was "too many"."Oh, more f**king people in the camp.

Dancing on Ice presenter Phillip Schofield had the shock of his life when Katy Perry's fiance Orlando Bloom unexpectedly stepped into the road.

Dancing on Ice had tried to tempt Coronation Street legend Sally Dynevor onto the rink for years, and finally the ITV show succeeded.

Shaun Ryder was caught in an off-camera bust-up with Alison Hammond on Dancing On Ice. The singer, 59, was in the studio for Sunday’s live ITV show to cheer on his bandmate Bez, while This Morning’s Alison was also seated in the audience to support ITV daytime presenter Ria Hebden.

Dancing on Ice star Bez has tested positive for Covid-19. It comes just 24 hours after he made his skating debut on the ITV show with partner, Angela.