If you're missing your weekly dose of Strictly, you'll be pleased to hear that Dancing on Ice is returning to ITV to add some much needed entertainment to your weekends.
Like with most things in the current climate, there have been many changes to make the show safe for everyone taking part.
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One celebrity we're certainly excited to see on the ice is Jason Donovan. After what has been a bizarre year for everyone, Jason thought it was the right time to take on the Dancing on Ice challenge.
"I think we’re all having a very odd year. I think in any other year I might not have had this much time to concentrate on something and I think if you’re going to do a show like this you need to dedicate your entire time to it. I couldn’t be doing a show like this and look a producer in the eye if I was doing a theatre show and say look I’m going on the ice for three months! It’s a unique opportunity, it’s a skill, it’s structure in a time when there’s not much structure in our lives. It’s good to keep fit, I really like that aspect of it. And my nine-year-old daughter is pretty pumped at the idea of seeing me dance on skates so that’s a big thing!
“My focus is on the skill of skating and avoiding injury! That is my concern. It’s not a solid floor and ice is not forgiving. That’s the jeopardy. I think for me, personally, I have other obligations beyond Dancing on Ice so those have to be considered and balanced. You want to do the best show you can but you want to do a show that’s safe as well. It’s that line between sexy TV and safe TV!”
What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
“Become a dad! That’s pretty scary and it’s ongoing. I’ve got three. One’s 20 and it doesn’t get any easier.”
How do you think you’ll react to potential criticism from the panel?
“As long as they’re constructive criticisms, I think that’s always positive. You’re only ever as good as the work you put in. I’ve been a judge myself and you judge people on the effort they put in, not necessarily sometimes what you see. I hope they are fair and honest.”
Are you in it to win it?
“I would be lying if I didn’t say I’d like to get through to the end. Being the winner doesn’t always make you the most memorable. Look at One Direction – they didn’t come first did they? BUT I’m not comparing myself to One Direction. What I mean is you’d be foolish to say you were getting into a show like this if you didn’t want to do your best so wherever that ends up, that’s fine.”
What do your family think about you taking part in the show?
“Mixed! I think they’re worried about injury more than anything. My wife didn’t think that doing Strictly was a great idea until I started winning and then it was a fantastic idea.”
Are you ready to embrace all the sequins and sparkly outfits?
“Listen, I’ve done Priscilla Queen of The Desert for two years on stage. I was in the Rocky Horror Show. I wore a coat of many colours! This is positively toned down. I am more than comfortable with fantastic costumes.”
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