Happy Mondays star Bez is already better at ice skating than he "ever imagined being" after just one week on 'Dancing on Ice'.

Bez says he's already better at ice skating than he 'ever imagined being' after just one week on Dancing on Ice

Bez says he's already better at ice skating than he 'ever imagined being' after just one week on Dancing on Ice

The 57-year-old musician - who revealed earlier this week he has tested positive for COVID-19, but is hoping to be back in time for his next performance - admitted he was keen to take part in the show for the money, but also because he could learn a new skill, and he is pleased with his progress.

He said: "Knowing how difficult it is to get out there and earn money, I jumped at the opportunity.

"I had never skated before so it's a brand-new skill I've been learning. I'm now better than I ever imagined being.

"Even though, I'm still relatively rubbish at it, I can't believe the things they've got me doing on ice."

Bez has also developed a "really good" friendship with his pro skater partner Angela Egan, who won last year's series with Capital FM presenter Sonny Jay.

He added to the Metro newspaper: "I'm paired up with last year's champion, Angela Egan. I said to her, 'Enjoy the moment because I doubt you are going to be this year's champion!'

"She's come along to a Happy Mondays show to see what we're all about. She's become a really good friend."

Bez revealed this week he tested positive for COVID shortly after his 'Dancing on Ice' debut on Sunday (16.01.22), but he's expected to return to the show in time for week three, on January 30.

The star - who wasn't actually due to perform during week two of the ITV series - said: "I’ve had a positive test.

"I’m gutted because I’m going to be missing training but I’m looking forward to skating on the show again for week three and I’ll be tuning at home and cheering on my mates who are skating this weekend."

An ITV spokesperson said: "We have stringent protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of all our contributors and staff which are routinely monitored and updated to reflect the current guidelines."

Bez made his debut appearance on the show over the weekend, when he took to the ice wearing a helmet after he struggled in training.

But the music star finished bottom of the leaderboard after he was awarded a score of 12.5 out of 40 by the judges.

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