Gemma Clare Collins (born 31 January 1981) is an English media personality and businesswoman. In 2011, she began appearing on the ITVBe reality series The Only Way Is Essex. Following a brief appearance on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2014), Collins has appeared in various television programmes including Celebrity Big Brother (2016), Celebs Go Dating (2018), and Dancing on Ice (2019). In 2019, she began starring in her own reality series and hosting a podcast on BBC Sounds.
Dancing on Ice enthusiasts have seen it all – from dramatic tiffs and horrific injuries to unforgettable TV moments since the show first glided onto ITV in 2006.The celebrity line-up braving the rink this year boasts names like Ferne McCann, Sir Steve Redgrave, and Michaela Strachan.
With the new series now underway, let's skate down memory lane to revisit some of the most jaw-dropping incidents involving the stars and their professional partners over the years.
Phillip Schofield was at the helm with Holly Willoughby from the very start until his departure in May 2023.The beloved former This Morning presenter stepped away from his ITV roles following his admission of an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a younger male colleague.
Phillip, who is now 62, passed the baton to Stephen Mulhern, who last year took to the ice alongside Holly.The pair are set to return to our screens as hosts when Dancing on Ice returns in February.