Dancing On Ice 2023: The Vivienne makes HISTORY

2023-01-22

Dancing On Ice 2023: The Vivienne makes HISTORY as she becomes the first drag queen to perform on the show… while Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu faces the dreaded skate-off

Dancing On Ice returned on Sunday evening with The Vivienne making history on the ITV show tonight, becoming the first drag queen to perform.

The Vivienne and her pro partner Colin Grafton were thrilled as they scored a total of 28.5 out of 40, with Ashley, Oti and Jayne scoring her 7, while Chris gave a 7.5.

Oti praised The Vivienne’s first performance: ‘If you are going to make history, this is how you make history congratulations!’

Amazing: Dancing On Ice returned on Sunday evening with The Vivienne making history on the ITV show tonight, becoming the first drag queen to perform

Chris appeared impressed and said: ‘A star was born on the ice tonight. Our very own diva on ice but you are our best skating by far.’

He then quoted Cher and said: ‘We all invent ourselves but some just have more imagination.’

John Fashanu and his pro partner Alexandra Schauman were up next and scored 19 out of 40 points.

Speaking about the former footballer’s routine, Chris said: ‘I think you are the most improved skater since bootcamp. You were a liability in bootcamp, but you made it, you were steady out there.’

Impressive: The Vivienne and her pro partner Colin Grafton were thrilled as they scored a total of 28.5 out of 40, with Ashley, Oti and Jayne scoring her 7, while Chris gave a 7.5

Oti praised The Vivienne’s first performance: ‘If you are going to make history, this is how you make history congratulations!’

Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher looked confident as she took to the ice with Sylvain Longchambon.

After her impressive first performance, Mollie and Sylvain were delighted as they scored 26.5 out of 40 points.

Mollie explained she felt nervous tonight but Chris quipped: ‘If you had nerves tonight it didn’t show.’

Smashed it: John Fashanu and his pro partner Alexandra Schauman were up next and scored 19 out of 40 points

Wow! 60-year-old john, who previously hosted Gladiators, showed off his strength as he lifted Alex during the routine

Darren Harriot and Tippy Packard were on fire and score a massive 26.5 out of 40 points.

The comedian was over the moon with the score, with judge Ashley saying it was a ‘jam-packed performance’.

Chris then quipped: ‘I watched you through the week, I think you had nerves, but your personality came out and it was a fast track.’

Duo: Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher looked confident as she took to the ice with Sylvain Longchambon

Beaming: After her impressive first performance, Mollie and Sylvain were delighted as they scored 26.5 out of 40 points

Despite the glitz and glamour, it was a tough start to the series for fan favourite Love Island’s Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, who landed herself in the bottom two by receiving the least amount of public votes.

The Love Island star recreated a memorable scene from the ITV2 reality show where she crawled on the ground and prompted over 100 Ofcom complaints from viewers who thought the routine was too racy for the family friendly series.

Speaking before the skate-off she said: ‘I’m not going to lie I was really upset thinking what have I done wrong but I’m strong, I need to work hard and prove myself. ‘

Dancing On Ice week 2 scores

1. The Vivienne and Colin Grafton: 28.5 out of 40 points

2. John Fashanu and Alexandra Schauman: 19 out of 40 points

3. Mollie Gallagher and Sylvain Longchambon: 26.5 out of 40 points

4. Darren Harriot and Tippy Packard: 26.5 out of 40 points

Talented: The show kicked off with a performance from the professionals and an introduction to the celebrities set to skate during week 2

Looking good: Host Holly Willoughby looked incredible in a glamorous blue gown as she presented alongside Phillip Schofield

The show kicked off with a performance from the professionals and an introduction to the celebrities set to skate during week 2.

Host Holly Willoughby looked incredible in a glamorous blue gown as she presented alongside Phillip Schofield.

Dancing On Ice returned for another year last Sunday evening with a start-studded launch show.

Dancing On Ice starts at 6:30pm every Sunday on ITV1 and ITVX.

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.’

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