Rachel Stevens has been confirmed for 'Dancing On Ice'.

Rachel Stevens

Rachel Stevens

The former S Club 7 star - who rose to fame as part of the 'Reach' hitmaker - has become the seventh celebrity confirmed for the upcoming 2022 series, which kicks off in the new year.

Appearing on ITV's 'This Morning' on Tuesday (05.10.21), she said: "It now feels really real, this is really happening.

"I’m so excited, obviously really nervous. It's one of those things, until you do it you don’t know what’s going to happen.”

The 43-year-old star admitted she hasn't properly skated in a long time after starting when she was 10, and she insisted she's only "dabbled".

Asked if she's skated before, she added: "Only with the Penguin with my kids you know every Christmas.

"I did it when I was 10 [years old] and dabbled in it for a little bit and I really loved it but I’m very wobbly.”

Rachel explained her decision to take part was motivated by the chance to "learn a new skill", and she's glad her daughters - Amelie, 10, and Minnie, seven - will be old enough to enjoy the experience.

She said: "The opportunity came up and I thought what an amazing opportunity to learn a new skill.

"I love the whole idea of working with a team and your partner and also for my girls to be a part of this. They are at an age now where they love all the costumes.”

Rachel is the latest big name to be announced for the upcoming series, joining 'Coronation Street' star Sally Dynevor, Happy Mondays dancer Bez and Paralympian Stef Reid.

The current line-up also includes 'Love Island' star Liberty Poole, rugby ace Ben Foden, and Paul Gascoigne's son Regan.

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