Dancing On Ice: Phil and Holly introduce the new series
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Last weekend ITV viewers watched actress Carley Stenson make her Dancing on Ice debut with her professional partner Mark Hanretty. Although she blew the judges away with her routine, the 40-year-old exclusively told Express.co.uk what Oti Mabuse told her before starring in the show.
This month, the popular ITV skating competition returned to screens with a fresh batch of 11 stars taking to the ice for the first time.
With the celebrity’s grand debuts being split across two weeks, Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson was grouped with the second half of the stars who got to sit back and watch their competition skate on the opening night.
Performing her routine for the first time last Sunday evening, the 40-year-old blew the four judges away after earning the highest score of the night.
Putting her at the top of the leaderboard, the actress earned a total of 32 out of a possible 40 with each person on the panel giving them an eight for their impressive performance.
However, ahead of her skate, Carley spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk and other publications about having to be judged by her friend Oti Mabuse.
In 2016, Carley’s husband and fellow actor Danny Mac made his way to the Strictly Come Dancing final with Oti as his professional partner.
Sadly, the dancing duo missed out on securing first place with TV presenter Ore Oduba lifting the Glitterball for the show’s 14th series.
Speaking ahead of her debut, Carley confessed: “I’m really nervous and excited about what Oti is going to say, because Oti danced with Danny.
“She’s a fierce friend but she’s already said to me, ‘I’m not going to hold back Carls just because we’re friends.’
“I’m like nope, I want to be judged by Oti I mean Oti is amazing so I want full Oti, I’m scared that I’ve said that now!”
However, her friend had nothing but praise to give Carley when giving her feedback after her triumphant routine.
Oti, who joined the Dancing on Ice judging panel in 2022 alongside Ashley Banjo, Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill, told the actress her performance was smooth and beautiful.
She commented: “It was so nice to see you emote your skills on ice.
“Dancing with Danny I know what it’s been like for you to be there and support someone for three months.
“I am so so happy that both Danny and I now get to stand here and watch you shine, well done.”
Carley and Mark secured a place in next week’s show with their routine also impressing the viewers at home.
However, it was football star John Fashanu who was the first celebrity to leave the show after landing in the bottom.
He was up against Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu who found herself in the skate-off with Brendyn Hatfield.
Both took to the ice for a second time, it was a unanimous decision from all four judges that Ekin-Su continues in the competition.
Dancing on Ice continues Sunday’s on ITV and ITV from 6:25pm
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