Regan Gascoigne "doesn't know how" he got chosen for 'Dancing On Ice' because he's "not the famous one".
Regan Gascoigne is shocked to be part of Dancing on Ice
The 25-year-old dancer - who is the son of footballing legend Paul Gascoigne and his ex-wife Sheryl - admitted being part of the show is very "emotional" for him and he warned viewers not to be surprised if he breaks down in tears.
Regan, who is partnered by professional skater Karina Manta, told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: “I am very emotional. My whole family is. You will definitely see some tears at some point.
“I’ve have definitely welled up a few times in training. The other day I was watching Torvill and Dean skating and emotion came over me because I realised I am getting to skate on a show with them.
“I don’t think I’m famous. I don’t know how I actually got this job. I genuinely don’t. I’m not the famous one — my dad is the famous one.
“So this is an emotional journey. One minute you’re excited, the next minute you’re nervous.”
Regan is hoping his dad will be in the audience to watch him skate on Sunday (23.01.22).
He said: “My dad is supporting me all the time. Everything I’ve ever done, he’s always there. My family are really supportive.
“Hopefully he is going to be in the audience rooting for me. He will be proud of me whatever happens.”
Bookies have named Regan as favourite to win the series, much to his bemusement.
He said: “I have no idea why I’m the favourite. I’ve trained as a dancer, but this is a totally different ballgame. It’s so much harder than I was expecting.
“After watching the first show last weekend and seeing the first lot of contestants nail it, I am so much more nervous. I can’t believe I’m actually doing it.
“I’m not competitive. I just love doing what I do. I enjoy performing. I’m just living it and enjoying every moment.”
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