Dancing On Ice has revealed EastEnders star Ricky Norwood will be pulling on his ice skates to take part in the 2024 series.The Fatboy actor has been announced as the ninth contestant on the show, as the news was announced on ITV's Loose Women on Wednesday.Confirming the news, Ricky explained to hosts that he's 'apprehensive' about the lifts, particularly the headbanger reports the Mirror.He said: "I've got to trust in the process, trust in the training, trust in the trainers," he quipped following the announcement."It's come at such a great time.

I've not done any rehearsals just yet, just physiotherapy exercises to do to strengthen the muscles," Ricky added. The 40-year-old also confirmed he agreed to do the competition because it was 'something that scared him' and that it felt like a 'massive challenge'.The confirmation comes a day after comedian Lou Sanders, Made In Chelsea's Miles Nazaire and original Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb were the latest A-listers announced to be competing in the new season of Dancing On Ice.The three joined world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, actress Claire Sweeney, S Club singer Hannah Spearritt, former Love Island contestant and West End star Amber Davies and Olympic champion Greg Rutherford on the bill.Sharing the exciting news with Nihal Arthanayake on Radio 5 Live, Sanders said: “I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head.

I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells. I’m also worried about my partner picking me up, he’s going to have to be very strong and very brave.”Lustig-Webb was unveiled on ITV’s Lorraine, when he said: “The last time I was on the ice I think I was 14, so almost 40 years ago.“I have been back on the ice since just for a quick spin

EastEnders' Fatboy actor Ricky Norwood announced as ninth Dancing On Ice star

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