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Dancing On Ice 2023: Drag Queen The Vivienne becomes sixth celebrity confirmed-Meghna Amin-Entertainment – Metro
‘I think it’s a big step forward for queer representation on TV.’
The Vivienne is the sixth celeb confirmed! (Picture: ITV)
Drag Queen and TV personality The Vivienne is the latest celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice.
The Welsh Drag Queen, real name James Lee Williams, was the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019, after being appointed the first UK RuPaul’s Drag Race ambassador in 2015.
Revealing the news on social media, The Vivienne said: ‘I’m beyond excited to announce that I will be competing in Dancing on Ice in 2023!
‘This is honestly a dream come true and I can’t wait to start training on the ice.
‘To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is truly an honour.
‘I think it’s a big step forward for queer representation on TV.’
After her first stint on RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Vivienne went on to compete in the seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and has had her own BBC Three television series, The Vivienne Takes on Hollywood, which saw her produce her own music video.
‘I think it’s a big step forward for queer representation on TV.’ (Picture: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
The Vivienne, who comes from Liverpool, has also appeared on a Christmas special of The Great British Sewing Bee.
The Vivienne is the sixth celebrity to be announced, joining the previously announced actress and DJ Patsy Palmer, football legend Josh Fashanu, Love Island Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, olympic gymnast Nile Wilson and Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher.
The Vivienne joins Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu (Picture: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Former EastEnders’ actress Patsy Palmer was the first celeb announced for next year’s line-up (Picture: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
They’ll be looking to impress the judging panel, which last year featured Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.
Last year, dancer Regan Gascoigne – whose dad is former footballer Paul Gascoigne – won the trophy alongside professional skater Karina Manta as they beat former Strictly pro Brendan Cole and Vanessa Baeur in the final.
Regan and Karina got their hands on the trophy last year (Picture: Rex Features)
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Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt, who was paired with Mark Hanretty, finished in third place, while The Vampis bassist Connor Ball and Olympic BMX rister Kye Whyte were among those who missed out on a place in the final three.
Other contestants included Corrie’s Sally Dynevor, Happy Mondays legend Bez, S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens and more.
Dancing On Ice will return to ITV in January 2023.
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