UK Olympian Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards has joined the Dancing On Ice 2024 line-up, replacing injured Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb.
Speaking about his upcoming appearance, the former ski jumper, 59, said: "It's bittersweet as whilst I’m delighted to be taking part in the new series I’m gutted for Stephen and wish him a speedy recovery.
"Dancing On Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!"
The celebrities taking part in the ITV1 show are former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney, singer Hannah Spearritt, West End star Amber Davies and UK Olympian Greg Rutherford.
There is also TV personality Miles Nazaire, comedian and writer Lou Sanders, actor Ricky Norwood, radio presenter Adele Roberts, actor Ryan Thomas and Emmerdale’s Roxy Shahidi.
The entertainment programme, which sees 12 celebrities take to the ice in a bid to impress a panel of judges as well as viewers at home, will return to ITV1, UTV and ITVX in 2024.
Source: Press Association
