Ekin-Su Culculoglu looked incredible as she joined glamorous Michelle Heaton and Patsy Palmer at the Dancing On Ice photocall on Wednesday.
The Love Island star, 28, who won the ITV dating series in 2022, dazzled in a glitzy tasselled mini dress while posing for photos with her fellow 2023 contestants.
She blew a kiss for the camera at the ITV Studios in Hemel Hempstead, as she got ready to get her skates on for the latest series.
Getting ready: Ekin-Su Culculoglu, 28, looked incredible as she joined glamorous Michelle Heaton at the Dancing On Ice photocall at the ITV Studios in Hemel Hempstead on Wednesday
Ekin-Su wore her brunette hair in soft curls and boosted her height with a pair of silver heeled shoes.
She was joined by Liberty X star Michelle, 43, who showed off her gym-honed figure in a plunging dress with glitzy fishnet stockings.
Also at the event by EastEnders actress Patsy, who wowed in a thigh-skimming mini dress.
Smooch: She blew a kiss for the camera at the ITV Studios in Hemel Hempstead, as she got ready to get her skates on ahead of the new series
Stunning: Ekin-Su wore her brunette hair in soft curls and boosted her height with a pair of silver heeled shoes
Sizzling: She completed her look with a pair of fishnet stockings
Elsewhere, Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher put on her usual quirky display in a silver corsetted gown with a tassel trim and gothic platform heels.
She continued to sport her newly platinum blonde hair and topped her outfit off with a chunky diamanté choker.
Also in attendance was Joey Essex, 32, who wore a sequinned shirt with black trousers as he acted out some of his ice skating moves.
Dazzling: She was joined by Liberty X star Michelle, 43, who showed off her gym-honed figure in a plunging dress with glitzy fishnet stockings
Glitzy: EastEnders actress Patsy wowed in a thigh-skimming mini dress
Stunning: The Liberty X star showed of her gym-honed figure in a plunging dress with glitzy fishnet stockings
He later joined his professional partner Vanessa Bauer for a photo and gave a cheeky wink to the camera.
The Vivienne wowed in an asymmetric velvet ensemble that featured a tiered tulle skirt down one leg and fitted trousers on the other.
The Welsh drag queen opted for sculptured makeup and pilled her blonde hair on top of her head.
Edgy: Elsewhere, Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher put on her usual quirky display in a silver corsetted gown with a tassel trim and gothic platform heels
Funny: Also in attendance was Joey Essex, 32, who wore a sequinned shirt with black trousers as he acted out some of his ice skating moves
Pals: The TOWIE star joined his professional partner Vanessa Bauer for a photo and gave a cheeky wink to the camera
Carley Stenson, 40, slipped in to a metallic gun metal dress that featured a plunging wrapped neckline and ruched together at her tiny waist.
The Hollyoaks actress styled her blonde hair in curls and elevated her frame with a pair of black stilettos.
She posed up with professional dancer Mark Hanretty on set.
The blonde previously said about joining the show: ‘I’m so excited that I get to learn how to dance…on ice!’
She added: ‘I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.’
Darren Harriott opted for a star emblazoned shirt as he joined his partner Tippy Packard for a photo.
Pretty: Mollie continued to sport her newly platinum blonde hair and topped her outfit off with a chunky diamanté choker
Queen: The Vivienne wowed in an asymmetric velvet ensemble that featured a tiered tulle skirt down one leg and fitted trousers on the other
Team: The RuPaul’s Drag Race star joined her partner Colin Grafton for a photo
Chic: Carley Stenson, 40, slipped in to a metallic gun metal dress that featured a plunging wrapped neckline and ruched together at her tiny waist
Co-stars: She posed up with professional dancer Mark Hanretty on set
John Fashanu put on a dapper display in a a wool blazer in a navy jacquard blazer with a matching turtle neck as he posed with Alexandra Schauman.
Nile Wilson was also in keeping with the blue-theme, donning a graphic print satin shirt and black trousers with a side panel.
The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran looked handsome in a velvet bomber jacket and chunky soled shoes.
The blonde previously said about joining the show: ‘I’m so excited that I get to learn how to dance…on ice!’
Excited: Darren Harriott opted for a star emblazoned shirt as he joined his partner Tippy Packard for a photo
Suave: John Fashanu put on a dapper display in a a wool blazer in a navy jacquard blazer with a matching turtle neck as he posed with Alexandra Schauman
Happy: Nile Wilson was also in keeping with the blue-theme, donning a graphic print satin shirt (pictured with professional dancer Olivia Smart)
Smart: The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran looked handsome in a velvet bomber jacket
Almost time: The singer’s professional partner Klabera Komini looked stunning in a plunging purple dress
Siva previously said on Good Morning Britain that his late bandmate Tom Parker inspired him to take part in the show.
‘I’m looking forward to meeting all the cast. I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see and hopefully not make a fool of myself!’ he said at the time.
He added: ‘To be honest, I’m just living day by day. But mostly, I look back and smile. He taught me so much about life. He taught me to live life and not be afraid. That’s one of the reasons I’m doing the show.’
His inspiration: Siva previously said on Good Morning Britain that his late bandmate Tom Parker inspired him to take part in the show
‘To be honest, I’m just living day by day. But mostly, I look back and smile. He taught me so much about life. He taught me to live life and not be afraid. That’s one of the reasons I’m doing the show,’ he said
‘He was 33. I just chatted to [his widow] Kelsie yesterday. She’s doing well, just keeping her chin up and just taking it day by day’.
The contestants were joined at the glitzy event by presenters Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield.
Holly looked stunning in a plunging off-the-shoulder blue gown, emblazoned with large sequins.
She shared a series of pictures of her outfit and a selfie with Philip backstage, captioning her post: ‘Sequins at the ready… Today we had the press launch for @dancingonice … It’s happening @schofe!!!!! So lovely to see all the class of 2023… can’t wait for Sunday.’
Experts Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean showed off their moves as they prepare to put the contestants through their paces.
All smiles: The contestants were joined at the glitzy event by presenters Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield
Glowing: Holly looked stunning in a plunging off-the-shoulder blue gown, emblazoned with large sequins
Ready to go! She shared a series of pictures of her outfit and a selfie with Philip backstage
So glam! Holly looked incredible in her dress which highlighted her slim figure
‘Sequins at the ready… Today we had the press launch for @dancingonice … It’s happening @schofe!!!!! So lovely to see all the class of 2023… can’t wait for Sunday,’ she wrote in her post
Showing them how it’s done: Experts Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean showed off their moves as they prepare to put the contestants through their paces
It comes after Ekin-Su revealed she has previous skating experience ahead of competing on the next series which begins next Sunday.
The Love Island star also claimed one of her strengths is being ‘very competitive’.
Ekin-Su admitted she used to ice skate, saying: ‘I skated when I was a kid but it’s been ages since I skated, you forget don’t you? During the pandemic I forgot how to walk because we were stuck inside for two years!’
Eye-catching: Jayne looked elegant in a royal blue gown which featured a jeweled plunging neckline and A-line skirt
Dapper: Christopher, 64, looked smart and polished in a navy suit
Raring to go: It comes after Ekin-Su revealed she has previous skating experience ahead of competing on the next series which begins next Sunday
Practise: She previously admitted she used to ice skate, saying: ‘I skated when I was a kid but it’s been ages since I skated, you forget don’t you?
The reality star, who is paired with Brendyn Hatfield, said: ‘I’m very competitive. so if I have to do two hours of rehearsing then I’ll be there for four – I’m going to aim for the sky!
‘My strengths would be that I’m competitive, passionate and I learn movement quickly. My weaknesses would be overthinking and getting impatient. If I can’t do something, I’ll try and try until I can do it.’
When asked if this is one of the scariest things she’s ever done, Ekin-Su replied: ‘I’ve never been scared in my life, I’ve never been nervous in my life, I’ve always been confident. I think the only time I’d be nervous would be at the final. I know I’m going to fall and hurt myself because in life you fall and hurt yourself. I’m ready.
When asked if she’s in it to win it, Ekin-Su said: ‘Yes I am, otherwise I’m not doing it. I don’t mind going home early but my mind doesn’t work like that. If I’m doing it, I’m putting 100 per cent in. I’m going to believe in myself, I believe in myself so much.’
Working hard: The reality star, who is paired with Brendyn Hatfield, said: ‘I’m very competitive. so if I have to do two hours of rehearsing then I’ll be there for four. I’m going to aim for the sky!’
DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 50
PROFESSION: Actress and DJ
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve turned it down before because I was terrified, but when I turned 50 I made a pact to get out of my confront zone. ‘
EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU
AGE: 28
PROFESSION: Love Island star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve got some amazing news to tell you. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.’
MOLLIE GALLAGHER
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not got the best coordination so when people find out they will laugh, but I don’t want to spend my life saying “I can’t do this, I can’t do that.”
JOEY ESSEX
AGE: 32
PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited. I wanted something in my life with structure and it’s more serious than what I usually do.’
CARLEY STENSON
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress and West End star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited that I get to learn how to dance…on ice! I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.’
SIVA KANESWARAN
AGE: 33
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see.’
JOHN FASHANU
AGE: 60
PROFESSION: Former footballer and pundit
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I am definitely in it to win it.And this may be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for but I couldn’t be more ready for the challenge!’
NILE WILSON
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. I’m so excited to get into that routine and to feel like an athlete again.’
JAMES LEE WILLIAM AKA THE VIVIENNE
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: Drag queen
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is an honour and a big step forward for queer representation on TV.’
DARREN HARRIOT
PROFESSION: Comedian
AGE: 34
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve got giant feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance. My family has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall on the first episode!’
MICHELLE HEATON
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really truly grateful that I’ve got it this year when I’m a lot stronger.’
