AS a busy mum who all the time has a brand new mission on the go, why has Myleene Klass signed up for Dancing On Ice?
To get a bum like J-Lo’s.
Myleene Klass is hoping to get a bum like J-Lo’s whereas on Dancing On IceCredit score: ITV
As we introduce this 12 months’s contestants, the 42-year-old — who turned an icon after her bikini bathe scenes on 2006’s I’m A Celebrity — says: “I’m a mum of three, a step-mum of two. There’s seven of us in our blended household.
“When else would a mum like me get the prospect to be taught a brand new talent and be capable of stroll away with a bum like J-Lo’s?
“That’s the true motive I’m right here. I’m going to work so arduous.
“I like the truth that I’m going to finish up with a brand new talent, new butt and fabulous wardrobe.”
Dancing On Ice returns this Sunday with 12 new celebsCredit score: ITV
However the classical musician, who has daughters Ava, 13, and Hero, 9, from her first marriage and son Apollo, one, with fiancé Simon Motson, 46, does concern injuring her palms.
She says: “I’m afraid of all of it. I’m afraid of my piano fingers getting rolled over. I don’t know why that’s a recurring concern, it simply is.
“Any time I’ve performed a live performance I’ve needed to signal an indemnity insurance coverage clause and I’ve needed to signal all of these items that take care of my fingers.
“As a pianist I’ve to watch out about my palms however I additionally need to dwell my life.”
Myleene turned an icon after her bikini bathe scenes on 2006’s I’m A Movie starCredit score: ITV
Nonetheless, nothing will terrify her as a lot as her stint within the jungle in I’m A Celeb.
She says: “I keep in mind once they requested me what my concern was I mentioned dying.
“I believed if I mentioned rats or spiders or snakes they’re going to land these on my head, however it turned out they locked me in a coffin anyway, so I’ve performed that.”
In the meantime, Dancing On Ice co-host Phillip Schofield, 58, reckons the present is harder than rival Strictly.
Phillip Schofield, pictured with co-host Holly Willoughby, reckons Dancing On Ice is harder than rival StrictlyCredit score: ITV
He mentioned: “I’ve already had a telephone name from Jason Donovan, who phoned and mentioned, ‘Mate, do you assume I’m going to be all proper?’.
“He, like everybody, is pushed into doing the present by his children. They have been determined for him to do it.
“He’s frightened that he’s going to get damaged, as is everybody, however that’s the character of collaborating.
“There’s nothing else prefer it. Strictly is wonderful however it’s much less susceptible to breaking celebrities than we’re.”
Colin Jackson already has associates taking the mick out of him for signing up for Dancing On IceCredit score: ITV
OLYMPIC hero Colin, who got here second on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005, already has associates taking the mick out of him for signing up for the collection.
The 53-year-old former sprinter, who held the 110m hurdles world report for greater than a decade from 1993, mentioned: “Buddies of mine would say I’m in a mid-life disaster.
“My sister mentioned, ‘Can your bones take it if you happen to fall?’.”
Former Olympic skier Graham Bell is dreading having to bop in entrance of hundreds of thousands of individualsCredit score: ITV
HE has the benefit of being effectively used to the ice, however former Olympic skier Graham is dreading having to bop in entrance of hundreds of thousands of individuals.
The 55-year-old, who represented Nice Britain at 5 Winter Video games, mentioned: “Ice doesn’t scare me, I’m used to it.
“However dancing, correct dancing, not simply the type that’s drunk on a desk carrying ski boots, does. And performing as effectively.
“It’s not in my consolation zone.”
Capital FM breakfast present host Sonny Jay beforehand starred on Britain’s Obtained ExpertiseCredit score: ITV
THE Capital FM breakfast present host believes collaborating on this collection is extra nerve-wracking than when he auditioned for Britain’s Obtained Expertise.
Sonny, 27, who got here fourth within the 2012 collection as a part of Loveable Rogues alongside friends Eddie Brett and Te Qhairo Eugene, mentioned: “Once I did BGT I used to be with two different individuals.
“That was scary as a result of it was one of many greatest issues I may ever do.
“This time I’m by myself, so I can’t look to my two mates.”
Towie’s Billie Shepherd says she’s by no means given herself a private problem like this earlier thanCredit score: ITV
TOWIE’S Billie is hoping her look on the present will assist her step out of the shadow of her twin sister Sam Faiers.
The 30-year-old says: “I’ve by no means performed something by myself, it’s all the time been with my sister.
“I’ve by no means given myself a private problem like this so I really feel like now, at this level in my profession, it’s good for me to step up and tackle this present.”
Emmerdale actor Joe-Warren Plant says he loves a problemCredit score: ITV
EMMERDALE actor Joe-Warren, 18, has already been put in line by dance companion Vanessa Bauer, who he has been romantically linked with, due to unhealthy habits he picked up as a toddler.
He mentioned: “I can arise and get across the rink however after I tried out for the present I used to be advised right away, ‘Your method is all incorrect’.
“So I’ve received to scrap all these unhealthy habits and begin over.
“I like a problem and I’m trying ahead to studying one thing new.”
Rufus Hound says he solely agreed to do the present as a result of work dried up in the course of the pandemicCredit score: ITV
FUNNYMAN Rufus solely truly accepted the gig for the cash – as he says work has dried up within the pandemic.
The 41-year-old explains: “I’m hoping it would imply the telephone begins ringing once more.
“I wouldn’t have performed this present for love nor cash had it not been for the very fact your entire world stopped and all the pieces I do to earn a residing doesn’t exist.
“However that doesn’t imply I’m not trying ahead to it and it doesn’t imply I don’t need it to go effectively.”
Denise van Outen is hoping to take her daughter skating with the abilities she learns on the presentCredit score: ITV
THE former Massive Breakfast host plans to take daughter Betsy, ten, skating at Christmas together with her expertise discovered on the present.
Denise, 46, who was a runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2012, mentioned: “I by no means get on the ice.
“Betsy’s like, ‘Skate with me mummy’, and I’m holding on to the facet. Not as a result of I’m scared, however as a result of I can’t truly skate.
“I don’t need to be that mum who can’t do one thing or can’t give it a attempt.”
Rapper Woman Leshurr says she’s able to tackle the notorious Headbanger transferCredit score: ITV
RAPPER Leshurr says she’s able to tackle the notorious Headbanger transfer, the place the girl is spun by her ankles, together with her head perilously near the ice.
The 32-year-old mentioned: “Initially I believed one other superstar was going to be my companion and I might have been a bit involved.
“Now I do know it’s a professional, I’m going to belief in him. And I’m solely seven and a half stone, it might be simple to fling me round. ”
Former Corrie actress Faye Brookes is hoping to do her dad proudCredit score: ITV
EX-CORRIE actress Faye is hoping she does her dad, a former ice hockey participant, proud.
The 33-year-old, who performed the cleaning soap’s Kate Connor till 2019, mentioned: “We’d get on the ice with my dad as children.
“That is going to be very nice for him and I don’t get to see him that usually as a result of he works away on the oil rigs.
“Ice skating for me was a beautiful childhood reminiscence, so to now do it as a contest is past all my wildest goals.”
Former Neighbours star Jason Donovan is nervous the present may spell the top of different work commitmentsCredit score: ITV
AUSSIE Jason is up for the problem however nervous the present may spell the top of different work commitments.
The 52-year-old former Neighbours star mentioned: “It’s a strong flooring and ice is just not forgiving. That’s the jeopardy.
“I’ve different obligations past Dancing On Ice so these need to be thought of and balanced. You need to do the very best present you possibly can however you need to do a present that’s secure as effectively.
“It’s that line between horny TV and secure TV.”
Rebekah Vardy fears her ‘resting bitch face’ will give viewers the incorrect impressionCredit score: ITV
FOOTBALLER’S spouse Rebekah, 38, fears her “resting bitch face” will give viewers the incorrect impression.
The mum of 5, who’s married to Leicester and England ace Jamie, 34, mentioned: “I’ve this resting bitch face and I do know I’ve received it however I’m smiling on the within, I actually am.
“To different individuals it seems like I’m depressing. Now the Botox is carrying off, hopefully the glad options will begin coming by.”
- Dancing On Ice begins this Sunday at 6pm on ITV
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