Dancing On Ice 2023: Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu is confirmed as third contestant - after boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti 'turned down show because he was 'too busy'
Ekin-Su Culculoglu has confirmed she's signed up for Dancing On Ice after her boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti said he turned down an offer to join the ITV show.
Speaking on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain, the Love Island winner, 28, revealed she will be joining the cast of the upcoming series, saying: 'I’ve got some amazing news to tell you, I’m going to be doing this year’s Dancing on Ice!
'I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.'
Dancing On Ice 2023: Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu was confirmed as the third contestant on Wednesday after her boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti 'turned down an offer for the show'
It comes after her boyfriend Davide, 27, claimed he turned down an offer to join the skating show because he didn't have the time to commit to it all.
He said: 'I have so much going on and I can't commit to something every day and when I do something I want to do it properly.
'Right now I just can't focus on something like that, for the moment anyway, but in the future maybe I will.'
Skating: The Love Island winner, 28, will be joining the cast after but Davide claimed he turned down an offer to join Dancing On Ice because he didn't have the time to commit to the show
Ekin-Su has already released her first range with Oh Polly while Davide has launched his own collection with BoohooMAN.
The couple will also return to screens on their brand new ITV series, called Ekin-Su and Davide: Homecomings.
They will be seen embarking on two trips to their hometowns in Italy and Turkey.
Exciting times: The couple will also return to screens on their brand new ITV series, called Ekin-Su and Davide: Homecomings
Rule in red like Ekin-Su wearing House of CB
Red is seriously having its moment!
From being mainstage at every red carpet event to everyone wearing it at events (including Maya Henry, Carrie Johnson and Winnie Harlow). It's not hard to see why; it is, after all, a flattering colour for everyone.
Following in the footsteps of Casa Amor's Mollie Salmon, Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu has taken on the trend in this A-line mini dress by House of CB.
Appearing on Loose Women, she wore the 'Christiana' dress to enhance her post-villa glow. Why not do the same? Its finally back in stock, so click to shop.
Alternatively, get the look with a LRD (little red dress) from the edit that includes H&M and ARE YOU AM I.
The two-part series will follow the lovebirds as they head to Davide's hometown of Frosinone to meet his family, before heading off to Istanbul in Turkey for her boyfriend to meet her acting colleagues and family in Odemis.
Two celebrities have so far been confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing On Ice, set to air on ITV in January 2023.
On Tuesday, it was revealed that John Fashanu would be joining the cast, after Patsy Palmer confirmed her participation.
John, 60, said: 'I'm so excited to be a part of Dancing on Ice! I don't think it'll come as a surprise to people that I'm very competitive - I am definitely in it to win it.
Wow! Football legend John Fashanu has become the second celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice, set to air on ITV in 2023
'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!'
Eleven celebrities will embark on the ultimate challenge as they take to the ice each week, skating live in a bid to impress both the panel and viewers at home.
It comes after Patsy appeared on This Morning from her home in Los Angeles home on Monday to confirm her participation.
The EastEnders icon, 50, said: 'I can't believe I'm the first one. This was the one I really had to think about, I wanted to challenge myself, get out of my comfort zone.'
Ready: The 60-year-old said: 'I'm so excited to be a part of Dancing on Ice! I don't think it'll come as a surprise to people that I'm very competitive - I am definitely in it to win it' (pictured centre in 1990)
Exciting: It comes after Patsy Palmer appeared on This Morning from her home in Los Angeles home on Monday to confirm her participation
'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. This is for all the 50 year olds. I'm actually quite scared now.'
'Even my daughter doesn't know, she's been travelling.'
Patsy said she will return to the UK for the show but will do much of her training in Malibu.
She said: 'I am coming back, but I'll be training in Los Angeles, which is fantastic.
'I'm not competitive but this time I'm gonna say let's try and win it. I'm gonna focus on the training and use meditation, and this will really put it to the test for me.'
Revelation: She said: '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. This is for all the 50 year olds'
Close: Patsy lives in Malibu with husband Richard Merkell and their three children, Fenton, 22, Emilia, 20, and Bertie, 10, after relocating to the United States in 2014
Talking about her experience, she said: 'The experience ice skating I've had is that I would go with my friends as kids, as one of the first things we were allowed to do without our parents. We used to skate around fast and crash into the walls.
'It would be really nice to skate to songs I love, but a lot are very upbeat and I don't want to create a challenge for myself.'
Patsy lives in Malibu with husband Richard Merkell and their three children, Fenton, 22, Emilia, 20, and Bertie, 10, after relocating to the United States in 2014.
She is also a parent to actor Charley Palmer Rothwell, 30 - her UK based son with former partner Alfie Rothwell.
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.'
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!'
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