Strictly was FIXED to make me look like a competitive bad boy but Dancing on Ice revealed the real me, says Brendan Cole

Strictly Come Dancing in 2012, just a mere five days after she had competed in the London Olympics.The sports star was partnered with notoriously outspoken pro Brendan Cole, and has recalled exclusively to Express.co.uk about their "strange" reunion.The couple made it to week eight of the show, before being eliminated for their rendition of the Salsa.Brendan recently took part in this year's Dancing on Ice, finishing second on the show, with Regan Gasgoigne taking first place.Victoria was asked if she had met up with Brendan since they finished competing on the BBC show.She recalled: "Well, occasionally. We still text and see how each of us are doing, how's the family..."It’s strange as when I moved to Oxfordshire, we lived, literally, in neighbouring villages and he invited me over for food a couple times."I saw him here, there and everywhere.So, yes we occasionally catch up."Victoria also recalled how "clumsy" the pair were together when they were on the show.She said: "Honestly, the pair of us were just really clumsy."It was really funny, just always tripping over or slipping over."During the Quickstep, I had to run up a couple of stairs and I fell down at the last minute on some cases that were part of the stage set.She continued: "In rehearsals, Brendan hit on my skirt and I tripped on the stairs, but in the performance, he tripped over at the last minute, and then pretended it didn’t happen."We just smiled and tried to ignore it.

Brendan Cole has revealed his "bad boy persona" on Strictly Come Dancing was a result of BBC manipulation following his success on Dancing on Ice.The professional dancer, 45, has spoken out about what life was like for the professional ballroom dancer during his 15-year career on the beloved TV show.But after the New Zealand native completed the 14th series of the ITV show, he has lifted the lid on how he was portrayed on the ballroom dancing series.In a tell-all interview with The Sun, the dad-of-two insisted that BBC bosses only showed one side of his personality, with a heavy focus on his fiery competitive nature.Brendan told the publication how the ITV show has given him the opportunity to show “the real me and complained that he was forced to play a “tiring” character by former producers on Strictly.He said: “I came on Dancing on Ice hoping to show people that Strictly only showed one side of me."They pushed the narrative for 15 series and it was tiring. That’s actually not me.

Regan Gascoigne and Karina Manta have been crowned the winners of Dancing On Ice 2022 .

Dancing on Ice 2021 winner Sonny Jay has revealed what Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean are like off camera.The Capital FM host won the 2021 series of the popular ITV skating show last year alongside his pro skating partner Angela Egan.Reigning champ Sonny spoke exclusively to Daily Star ahead of the grand final of this year's series, offering his hot take on world renowned figure skating duo Torvill and Dean, who sit on the judging panel of the show.The final took place on Sunday, March 27 and millions of viewers watched Regan Gascoigne beat Kimberley Walsh and Brendan Cole to become the 2022 winner.When asked about what it was like to dance in front of Torvill and Dean week on week, Sonny admitted it was "surreal" as he knew how iconic the skating "legends" are.However, that didn't stop him from teasing Jane that she was flirting with him when he saw them in the studio.Sonny said: "[It's a] bit surreal to be honest because you know how amazing they are and you know how much they’ve achieved and you know how the reason that show exists is really because of them. So you do really want to impress them."The thing I loved about them so much is I just had a laugh with them everytime I saw them.

DANCING on Ice fans were left furious with last night's "boring" final as the judges doled out maximum high scores across the board. Regan Gascoigne romped to victory with professional partner Karina Manta in Sunday's grand finale. But fans hit out at the show after the judges awarded all three dancers - Kimberly Wyatt, Regan and Brendan Cole - full marks for all their routines.

DANCING On Ice winner Regan Gascoigne looked all partied out as he slumped over in a taxi with his sister Bianca. The dancer, 26, was crowned winner of the series after beating Brendan Cole to victory in the finals last night.

It was possibly one of the closest Dancing On Ice finals there has been but there had to be one winner.

DANCING on Ice viewers have slammed the show as a fix over the three professional dancer finalists. Tonight’s finale sees former Strictly pro Brendan Cole, Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt and dancer Regan Gascoigne compete for the title.

REGAN Gascoigne has won Dancing on Ice 2022. The dancer romped to victory with professional partner Karina Manta in tonight’s grand finale.

This year's Dancing On Ice series has probably been one of the most chaotic ever.

Dancing On Ice viewers appeared to be confused when an epic wardrobe malfunction took place during the live finale.After Regan Gascoigne and his partner Karina Manta danced on Sunday evening (March 27), the pair made their way over to get listen to feedback from the judging panel.Paul Gascoigne's son Regan could be seen with his hand on the nape of Karina's neck, which seemed odd to many viewers.One fan of the skating show questioned a wardrobe malfunction, while another confirmed that one did in fact happen, adding that it looked like someone was "being choked from behind".The confused fan of Dancing On Ice took to Twitter to ask: "Wardrobe malfunction? #DancingOnIce"To which an eagle-eyed viewer jumped in to clear up any confusion and said: "Her neck strap broke so the dress would’ve fallen down a tad.

After 10 weeks of performances, Regan Gascoigne has been crowned winner of Dancing On Ice 2022. This year’s celebrities took to the ice for the live shows for the first time on Sunday January 16 after weeks of gruelling training with her professional partners. Rugby champ Ben Foden was the first to be evicted from the ice skating show, while Pussycat Dolls’ Kimberly Wyatt, 40, Strictly’s Brendan Cole, 45, and 26 year old Regan Gascoigne made it all the way to the final.

Regan Gascoigne won the 2022 series of Dancing on Ice on Sunday night.It's been another amazing series, filled with incredible talent as well as dramatic exits, injuries and illness.MORE: Phillip Schofield breaks silence after Holly Willoughby pulls out of Dancing on Ice last minuteBut the three finalists proved themselves over and over, and as the big night approached, there was no clear frontrunner for the title of Dancing on Ice champion 2022.Former Strictly star Brendan Cole, professional dancer Regan Gascoigne and Pussycat Dolls singer Kimberly Wyatt all took to the ice one last time to impress judges and the public alongside their professional partners, Vanessa Bauer, Karina Manta and Mark Hanretty, respectively.WATCH: Oti Mabuse fights back tears in emotional Dancing on Ice momentAfter one last evening of brilliant performances, it was time for the result of the public vote, and hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield seemed almost as nervous as the contestants as they read out the result.MORE: What are the past winners of Dancing on Ice up to now? Find out here!SEE: 12 Dancing on Ice stars' stunning wedding photos: Holly Willoughby, Oti Mabuse & moreViewers took to social media soon after, to share their opinion of the victory.

Kimberly Wyatt has come third place on ITV's Dancing on Ice.It means the Pussycat Dolls star missed out on performing the iconic Bolero routine in front of world famous figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.The grand final of the hit ITV skating show kicked off at 7pm on Sunday night (March 27) after weeks of dazzling ice rink routines from this year's star-studded line-up.Show hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned to the helm after Holly missed the semi-finals due to catching Covid.The final saw pro dancer finalists Regan Gascoigne, Brendan Cole and Kimberly Wyatt take to the rink one final time in a bid to impress the ice panel.Brendan was joined by his skating partner Vanessa Bauer, Kimberly with Matt Hanretty, and Regan with Karina Manta.They were battling it out in front of judges Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo and world-famous skating legends Torvill and Dean.However, despite all three displaying incredible skating skills this year, only one of the celebs could be crowned the victor of this year's series, and Kimberly was axed first.It is a tradition on the show that the show's two remaining finalists recreate Torvill and Dean's Bolero routine which won them a Gold medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics.Reacting to her third place announcement, Kimberly said: "Thank you so much, this has been such a beautiful experience and I'm just so grateful to everyone for everything that they've done for us."Her skating partner Matt added: "The production is incredible. We say it all the time.

Regan Gascoigne has been crowned the winner of Dancing on Ice 2022.The star was left in tears while he lifted the trophy alongside his partner Karina Manta as he managed to beat his rivals Brendan Cole and Kimberly Wyatt to the top.Presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield congratulated the star and their professional partner as the exciting news was announced alongside judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.When asked by Holly how he felt about his win, an overwhelmed Regan simply replied: "I don't know."The two finalists Brendan and Regan skated an interpretation of Torvill and Dean's famous Bolero, with the public vote ultimately deciding who would take the crown as this year's winner.Fans at home also congratulated the winner on his victory and headed straight to Twitter to share their thoughts.One person penned: "#DancingOnIce well done Regan. By far the best celebrity skater.

Dancing on Ice finalist Kimberly Wyatt has been accused of "avoiding skating solo" in the grand final of the ITV competition.The Pussycat Dolls star and her professional partner Mark Hanretty took to the rink on Sunday night (March 26) as the tried their best to win votes from the general public.They managed to score full marks from the ice panel for both routines.However, viewers at home were left saying the same thing after watching Kimberly and Mark's sensational moves on the ice.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Sorry it's a no from me Kimberly after avoiding solo skating for all the weeks, 6.0 from me."Another added: "Still no solo skating for Kimberly!"A third person posted: "Kimberly for the dance routine and moves..10. For the actual time she spends on the ice and solo skating..

The Dancing On Ice 2022 final is tonight, and three celebrities and their skating partners will be competing for the glitterball trophy. After an epic season of so many tumbles and injuries, memorable moments including Bez and his controversial Meat Loaf tribute (remember that?!), and an incredible performance by Oti Mabuse with judges Christoper Dean and Jayne Torvill, thousands of viewers will be tuning in for the final. We’ll be seeing Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole with Vanessa Bauer, Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt with skating partner Mark Hanretty, and Regan Gascoigne paired with pro skater Karina Manta.

Dancing on Ice series to come to an end, with tonight’s final seeing either Brendan Cole, Regan Gascoigne, or Kimberly Wyatt taking the crown. Kimberly Wyatt has wowed the judges throughout the competition alongside professional skate partner Mark Hanretty. She’s skated her way right through to the final and Wyatt has also credited the show for reigniting the spark in her marriage, allowing her to rediscover her confidence.

Holly Willoughby never does things by halves on the glamour front. And she wowed as she stepped out in a flowing gold dress for the Dancing On Ice final.

Dancing On Ice viewers have taken to Twitter to fume over the fact that the three finalists are "already professional dancers".With the final of the ITV ice-dancing show taking place on Sunday (March 27), viewers have been taking to social media to share their excitement over the glitzy night where one celeb will be crowned the winner of Dancing On Ice 2022, alongside their professional partner.But viewers seemed annoyed by the fact that the three finalists all have backgrounds in musical theatre or dancing. Reagan Gascoigne, Kimberly Wyatt and Brendan Cole are the three finalists who are battling it out tonight – with two of them performing the famous Bolero.Taking to Twitter to air their frustrations, viewers have been getting everything off their chests.

Holly Willoughby has returned to Dancing on Ice for the grand final.The 41-year-old presenter was forced to miss the live semi-final two weeks ago after testing positive for coronavirus.However, she was back on presenting duty on Sunday evening (March 20) alongside her co-host Phillip Schofield.She logged into her Instagram page to give fans a sneak peek of her latest outfit choice before the show aired on ITV, and it's fair to say she stole the show before it even began.The mother-of-three looked glam in a golden floor-length dress with a plunging neckline.Holly styled her trademark blonde tresses in a cropped style, looking all dolled up with a full face of make-up.Unsurprisingly, Holly's gown caught the eye of her 7.7 million followers, with some rushing to leave a message for the star in the comment section.Finalists Kimberly Wyatt, Brendan Cole and Regan Gascoigne are willing to go to extreme lengths to be crowned champion.The trio want to make the final the best one in show history.They teased that they planned to go all out to impress fans — even if that means risking serious injury on live TV.Pussycat Doll Kimberly, 40, is set to tackle a move that is so dangerous she could end up smashing her head onto the ice.She said: "I have been working on doing a kick over Mark’s head in one routine. In training, there have been times when it’s not been going right and I’ve been falling forward with my head going towards the ice."That feels quite dangerous.