Torvill and Dean are set to help an 'Emmerdale' character propose during a festive episode of the soap.

Torvill and Dean are heading to Emmerdale

Torvill and Dean are heading to Emmerdale

The ice skating champions and 'Dancing On Ice' judges - whose full names are Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - have been filming in Leeds for the upcoming Christmas episode of the long-running ITV show that will see a "well-loved" Emmerdale resident get down on one knee.

Dean, 65, said: "It is amazing being here. We have jumped from watching Emmerdale on TV to being in a scene. From the screen to the scene. I'm loving it."

Torvill, 66, added: "I can't wait to watch the episode that we are going to be in. It will be surreal sitting at home watching it."

Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as our very special guests to Emmerdale. Torvill and Dean certainly promise to bring the Christmas magic sparkle to the show."

The episode will air ahead of the new series of 'Dancing On Ice'.

‘Emmerdale’ star Roxy Shahidi (Leyla Harding), 40, is among the stars taking part in the 2024 series of the ITV figure skating contest.

The line-up also includes world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, 45, actress Claire Sweeney, 52, and singer Hannah Spearritt, 42, as well as West End star Amber Davies, 27, and 36-year-old Olympian and presenter Greg Rutherford.

TV personality Miles Nazaire, 27, comedian Lou Sanders, 37, actor Ricky Norwood, 40, broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts, 44, and actor Ryan Thomas, 39, are also set to take to the rink when the show returns in January 2024.

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