Joey Essex shares gruesome injury after 'slicing finger' days into Dancing on Ice training

Dancing On Ice contestant Joey Essex has said he is "lucky to still have his finger" after a gory accident on the ITV rink.The former TOWIE star has become the first of the new batch of Dancing On Ice celebrities to sustain an injury, not long after being announced for the show.The Essex hunk, 32, shared a few pictures of his bandaged-up hand on Instagram alongside the caption: "Respect the ice, otherwise the ice will not respect you... Day two."READ MORE: Ekin-Su's Dancing On Ice salary revealed as highest-ever paid Love Island contestantHe also explained further on his Instagram Stories, telling his 1.8million followers: "I've ended up with a metal finger, I'm lucky to still have the finger to be honest."You live and learn.

Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu 's six figure salary for Dancing on Ice has been revealed. The 28 year old will be putting her skates on as she bags the highest salary ever paid to a Love Island contestant on the show.Producers revealed to The Sun that they were "desperate" for Ekin to take part in the show. READ MORE: Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson 'terrified' as she's confirmed for Dancing On Ice A TV insider says: "Bosses were desperate to sign Ekin-Su, so they paid her £100,000 to sign on the dotted line."As a comparison, Love Island stars would normally command something in the region of £30-50k for the show, so this is a huge deal for Ekin-Su."Producers felt she was well worth every penny though - she is one of the most popular winners in Love Island history, winning with a landslide of votes, she's got a great personality and she's stunning to boot so they're confident her cheque will be reflected in the ratings."Love Island contestants have been a part of the show before.Some of the previous stars include Kem Cetinay, Wes Nelson, Maura Higgins and Liberty Poole.The Sun's source explained that the reason the others weren't paid so highly is because they "weren't winners" of Love Island so they "they couldn't command as high a fee."They said that the money is a "testament to how popular and in demand" the Love Island star is.ITV have been announcing the other contestants that will be competing for the Dancing on Ice crown this year.

Siva Kaneswaran appeared tearful after he was asked to speak about his late bandmate Tom Parker after it was revealed he would be taking part in next year's Dancing On Ice. The Wanted singer’s participation in the ice skating TV competition was announced during Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (October 11).

The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran has been announced as the final contestant to be announced in the Dancing On Ice 2023 line-up, joining the likes of Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and TOWIE's Joey Essex. As the news was revealed live on Good Morning Britain on 11 October, Siva, 33, couldn't help but share how his late bandmate Tom Parker inspired him.Tom was just 33 when he tragically passed away in March, following an 18-month battle with brain cancer. He left behind his heartbroken wife Kelsey, and their two children, daughter Aurelia, two, and son Bodhi, one.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is being paid £100,000 to take part in Dancing on Ice next year, making her the highest-paid Lover Island star.

The final contestant for ITV's Dancing on Ice line-up has been revealed as The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran. Appearing live this morning on Good Morning Britain, Siva quipped that he asked his manager if it was too late to pull out, but went on to say that he was "overall excited". Siva, 33, added that he's that much of a newcomer to the ice that he's been using the training penguins – typically used by children.

The Sun: "Siva is a great signing for the show - The Wanted still have a huge loyal fanbase. After all the boys have been through this year with losing their bandmate Tom Parker, fans will be willing him to go all the way in [bandmate Tom Parker's] memory. "Adding: "It's also going to be a very busy year for Siva next year, as he just wrapped filming on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, which will air next autumn, so that's two big shows for 2023 under his belt.

DANCING On Ice beauty Vanessa Bauer warms her cockles during a splash about in Malibu. The skating pro, 26, enjoyed a sunshine soaked trip to California ahead of training for the next series of the ITV show.

TOWIE favourite Joey Essex has admitted that although he's in no position to announce a brand new romance at the moment, he's currently on the lookout for "the person I'm going to have kids with". Catching up with OK! this week, the 32-year-old former reality star insisted: "I'll put it out there - I'm more single than I've ever been in my life. "But at the same time, I've been there and done that with having girlfriends and minor flings now.

Dancing on Ice.On Monday (October 10), it was reported the former boyband star, 33, will complete the 2023 line-up of the ITV skating competition.Siva is set to become the 11th and final star to be announced for next year's show, with his placement to be confirmed by the programme tomorrow.READ MORE: Liberty X star Michelle Heaton confirmed for Dancing On Ice lineup after sobriety journeyHe will compete against stars including Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher, TOWIE's Joey Essex and former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer.Siva will also join Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson and Liberty X star Michelle Heaton on the show.Ex-Hollyoaks actress Carly Stenson, comedian Darren Harriott and RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne complete the line-up.The Vivienne will make history as the first ever drag queen to take part in the show.Siva's Dancing on Ice casting follows him recently wrapping filming on next year's series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.The singer and model was recently removed from the Channel 4 show on medical grounds after passing out in the hot Thailand heat.His casting on the ITV programme also follows a year of heartbreak for the married star, who lost his The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker earlier this year.Tom tragically died in March at the age of 33, having previously been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer.A source told The Sun: "Siva is a great signing for the show - The Wanted still have a huge loyal fanbase."After all the boys have been through this year with losing their bandmate Tom Parker, fans will be willing him to go all the way in Tom's memory."It's also going to be a very busy year for Siva next year, as he just wrapped

Former TOWIE favourite Joey Essex has dubbed the ITVBe series "drama-less", believing that if he was ever to return that he's "sure" he'd bring in a wave of excited viewers. Catching up with OK! this week to discuss the latest instalment of the docu-reality show, the widely-adored 32-year-old television personality insisted: "It's just not the show that it was when I first started, I don't even recognise it anymore. "It's just a bit drama-less, there's not enough going on.

Dancing On Ice 2023.The singer, who has battled addiction, confessed she would never have been able to compete on the ITV skating show 18 months ago.But she is now grateful she has been able to take part on the show this year as she is now feeling a "lot stronger".READ MORE:Liberty X's Michelle Heaton says sex life has been ruined due to menopause aged 35 Speaking to Lorraine Kelly on Monday's show (October 10), she said: "I’m so excited – I can’t believe it."Me and the kids are such huge fans of the show in general. I’ve always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really truly grateful that I’ve got it this year when I’m a lot stronger."She confessed: "I have no idea what I’m doing.

Dancing On Ice has announced two more famous faces that will be joining the line-up. Soap star Carley Stenson is the latest celeb confirmed to be getting her skates on for the ITV competition, with the new series set to air early next year.

James Bye appears to have a new Hollywood fan – hit movie maker and director James Gunn. For Strictly Come Dancing’s Movie Week, James and dancer partner Amy Dowden paid homage to Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy. Dressed as frontman Peter Quill, James had an uncanny resemblance to the character’s actor Chris Pratt.

Joey Essex, former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, football legend John Fashanu, Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson, Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher and drag queen The Vivienne. Speaking about the exciting gig, she said: ‘I’m so excited that I get to learn how to dance…on ice! I’m terrified but can’t wait. ‘I just want to make the most of this whole experience.

DANCING On Ice has revealed its latest star today - with the line-up for the next series nearly complete. ITV announced today that Carley Stenson would be the ninth name to appear on the hit skating show.

READ MORE: Dancing On Ice's eighth contestant unveiled as Love Island Aftersun's Darren Harriott"I'm terrified but can't wait, I just want to make the most of this whole experience."The announcement comes after weeks of speculation that the actress who has carved out a career on the West End would be taking to the ice.Sources claimed that Carley's husband Danny Mac would offer her some invaluable advice after starring on ITV's rival show, Strictly Come Dancing.Now, the star is the ninth celebrity to be announced for the programme joining the likes of Patsy Palmer, Joey Essex, Darren Harriott and Nile Wilson.On Saturday (October 8), Love Island Aftersun's Darren shared the news he would be joining the show during an appearance on Trisha Goddard's TalkTV programme.He told the legendary television host: "I'm worried I'm going to fly and just go into (Phillip) Schofield)."Trisha, you've got to help me," before adding: "I'm panicking.

Former Hollyoaks actress Carley Stenson has been announced as the next Dancing On Ice 2023 contestant.The actress and West End star shared her excitement at the news ahead of her appearance on the show next year. Carley said: "I'm so excited that I get to learn how to dance... on ice! I'm terrified but can’t wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience." The actress, who has also appeared in Holby City and in the West End, will join RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2019 winner The Vivienne, EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, John Fashanu, comedian Darren Harriott, Corrie's Mollie Gallagher, Olympic Gymnast Nile Wilson and Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.

Comedian Darren Harriott is the latest celebrity to sign up for ‘Dancing on Ice’. The 34-year-old said he fears his big feet will get in the way of his success and his family are taking bets he take a tumble on the opening show. He confirmed his participation on Trisha Goddard’s TalkTV show, saying: “I’ve got giant feet, I don't skate and I can't dance! “My family has already made bets - they’re making bets that I’ll fall on the first episode!” Best known as a stand-up, Darren was nominated for best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 and best show in 2019.