Dancing on Ice: Nile Wilson revealed as contestant for ITV show - full lineup including Patsy Palmer & Ekin-Su

Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson is the latest celebrity confirmed to be on the upcoming season of Dancing on Ice.

He is the fourth celebrity that will take to the ice next year, joining ex-Eastenders star Patsy Palmer, former footballer John Fashanu and Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.

Speaking on a Youtube video, the 26-year-old said “I’m going to be on ITV’s Dancing on Ice! This is a really cool thing, I’ve certainly not done much ice skating but I am so excited for the opportunity.”

No start date has been confirmed for the 15th season of the show, but it is expected to air in early January 2023.

Dancing on Ice full lineup: Patsy Palmer

Wilson is only the fourth celebrity so far confirmed to be on the show.

The first celebrity was former Eastenders actress Patsy Palmer, who is most known for her role on the BBC One show as Bianca Jackson.

Asked why she decided to take part this year, she said: “Out of all the things that came through at that time, this was the one that I had to really think about.

“Obviously I wanted to challenge myself, get back to work, get out of my comfort zone. I just thought, I’ll just go for it! It seems a lot of fun. I do like ice skating, although I’m not a figure skater.”

“I’ve been absolutely terrified before, but I feel like the pact I made myself when I was 50, which I was this year, was that I had to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years and get out of my comfort zone.

“I don’t wanna get stuck in this thing of, “Ah I’m 50!” It’s such a weird age. This is for all the 50 year olds that think they can’t challenge themselves!”

Dancing on Ice full lineup: John Fashanu

The second celebrity confirmed was ex footballer John Fashanu, most known for being part of the infamous ‘crazy gang’ at Wimbledon, who won the FA Cup in 1988.

Speaking about his upcoming appearance he 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.

“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.”

Dancing on Ice full lineup: Ekin Su

Prior to Wilson being confirmed, Ekin Su was also announced. She won the 2022 edition of Love Island, and won a legion of fans in the process.

She said “I’ve got some amazing news to tell you – I will be doing next year’s Dancing on Ice.

“I’m so excited for the team. I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned, and see you on the ice!”