Ricky Norwood is the ninth celebrity confirmed for 'Dancing on Ice'.
Dancing on Ice returns to ITV and ITVX in 2024
The 40-year-old actor is best known for playing the role of Fatboy on BBC soap opera 'EastEnders' from 2010 until 2015 but will take to the rink in early 2024 to compete in the ITV1 skating competition and explained that he chose to sign up for the show because he sees it as a chance to learn and grow.
Speaking on ITV's 'Loose Women', he said: "I'm very excited, very scared. Very scared! But very excited. It's come at such a great time in life. I can't skate at all! No rehearsals as yet, I've just had some physiotherapy to strengthen the body. It was something that scared me and it's a massive challenge.
"I think we all grow when we do something that really scares us. Once you jump into it and throw away into the fear, then you can get into it and learn something. When I leave this show, this is going to be with me forever. Rehearsals start for me on October 12. It will be very intense."
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' star will join S Club 7 signer Hannah Spearritt, former pro boxer Ricky Hatton, 'Coronation Street' actress Claire Sweeney, former 'Love Island' contestant Amber Davies, Olympic champion Greg Rutherford 'Made in Chelsea'' star Miles Nazaire, Stephen Lustig-Webb of 'Gogglebox' fame and comedienne Lou Sanders in the lineup.
Speaking on BBC Radio Five, Lou explained: "I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells. I’m also worried about my partner picking me up, he’s going to have to be very strong and very brave."
'Dancing on Ice' returns to ITV and ITVX in 2024
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