TOWIE star Joey Essex confirmed as seventh celeb for Dancing on Ice

DANCING on Ice star Carley Stenson stumbles as she gives fans a first look at her in training. The 40-year-old, who starred on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, is the ninth contestant announced for the ITV show.

Alison Hammond shared a very awkward story.With the BBC guessing show back on our screens for an all new series and Paddy McGuinness at the helm once more, Alison and Tony were joined by Amanda Holden and Jimmy Carr on the celeb panel.After introducing the celebrities, Alison revealed that she had a story to share about guest celebrity Tony.READ NEXT: Masked Dancer UK's Odd Socks unmasked as popular girlband star in tense elimination"I was at the airport and I was doing a gig for This Morning and I spotted Tony Hadley looking at me and trying to avoid me," she said - looking totally unimpressed by the Gold singer.Defending himself, Tony said: "I was trying to slip past you."Alison snapped back with: "He was actually trying to avoid me, so I was like, 'Hadley, over here!'"And he was like 'Oh!'."Tony was left looking totally taken aback and red-faced after Alison revealed the awkward moment.Jimmy then jokingly asked Tony how he did it, which left Alison, Paddy, the celebrities and the audience roaring with laughter.Britain's Got Talent's Amanda - who looked ultra glam in a little black dress - then revealed that she had a poster of Tony on her wall when she was younger.Fans of I Can See Your Voice were delighted that Alison Hammond was on the show - especially after she made a reference about her bra."Alison's bra sleeps four," was said on the show, before she added: "It's called Hammond's Hammock!""Hammond Hammock," penned one viewer along with a slew of laughing emojis.Another added: "Obsessed with Alison Hammond calling her bra a hammock #ICanSeeYourVoice."Other viewers were just overjoyed that Alison was on the show full stop."You are very good on this show hun x," penned one in response to Alison's tweet plugging

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.

Joey Essex has been left with a gruesome injury just two days into his Dancing On Ice training. Joey, 32, was announced to be hitting the ice last week, with the popular skating show returning to screens in the New Year. Revealing the news on This Morning, Joey said: "I would love to win.

After being delayed for a month, the National Television Awards 2022 have finally begun. Stars including Holly Willoughby, the Loose Women ladies and our favourite soap actors have descended on London's Wembley Area for the swish event – but which of them is going home with a prize? Joel Dommett is hosting the ceremony which will see gongs including Best Presenter and Best Soap handed out, as well as Best TV Judge and Best Soap.

ALISON Hammond has been spotted looking slimmer than ever after a glamorous make-over ahead of the National Television Awards. The This Morning presenter - who is up for a Best Presenter gong at the star-studded ceremony tonight - took to her Instagram stories in a sparkling new outfit. Alison, 47, could be seen dancing and shaking her chest around in the clip as she revealed her glam new look to her fans.

Gorka Marquez had his fans cooing as he posted a sweet video of himself and his fiancée Gemma Atkinson. The dancer is currently busy training for another week on Strictly Come Dancing but being partnered with Helen Skelton means he can still spend time at home in Greater Manchester as she is also based up north.

Vick Hope has spoken exclusively to HELLO! about the way she and other women in the entertainment industry support each other – and it's so inspiring.MORE: Exclusive: Vick Hope talks feeling pressure on Strictly – and who she's backing this yearA guest at HELLO!'s recent Inspiration Awards at London's Corinthia Hotel, the star told us about a WhatsApp group for black celebrity women started by her friend, former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse, which aims to celebrate each other's achievements.WATCH: Vick Hope reveals who's she's backing on Strictly!When asked who Vick thinks is the kindest person in the public eye, she revealed:"Oti Mabuse, who I just think is the sweetest, kindest person. It's all about lifting other people up.

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.