Gemma Collins gets her skates on ahead of Dancing On Ice Christmas special

We are so STOKED for her comeback

Gemma Collins

by William Marriott |
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Ever since Gemma Collins' appearance on Dancing On Ice in January 2019, the world hasn't been the same since.

Her moves were iconic, her costumes were iconic, that FALL was iconic and we cannot not mention her epic fall-out with judge Jason Gardiner after she claimed he was selling stories about her live on television.

Gemma Collins mid argument with Jason Gardiner
Gemma Collins mid argument with Jason Gardiner ©ITV

So when it was announced by ITV that Gemma was returning to the show for the festive ice-skating special, we have been so excited since.

And Gemma has now given fans a glimpse into her return to the ice as rehearsals get underway before filming next month.

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Dancing On Ice 2020: Meet the cast

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Perri Kiely

Diversity dancer Perri Kiely reunited with his dance-mate Ashely Banjo for Dancing On Ice 2020! He said, "I'm not going to lie, I'm a little bit nervous. I've had a couple of training sessions so far and I'm not going to lie, it's hard. I can stand up on ice and skate about a bit, but technique, it's difficult!" Of normally being the one to get thrown into the air, Perri said, "Role reversal! I'm pretty sure my job title was to get thrown about. I would love to back flip on ice, imagine how sick that would be! But I said I was going to get on the ice and spin and flip and do this, but I turned up to that first training session and I just wanted to put one foot in front of the other and make sure I don't fall over."

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Perri Kiely is paired with Vanessa Bauer

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Paralympic sprinter Libby Clegg was the eighth confirmed contestant on Dancing On Ice! Confirming the news on Victoria Derbyshire, she said, "After Rio I achieved my ultimate goal and then I thought 'what else can I do?' This opportunity came about and I couldn't pass it up. I love challenging myself and experiencing new things."

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Libby Clegg is paired with Mark Hanretty

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Former soap star and King of the Jungle Joe Swash was the ninth celeb to be announced for Dancing On Ice! Confirming the news on Loose Women, Joe said, "I can't even dance on a dance floor so Dancing on Ice is just a silly idea! I've done no exercise since the baby was born. Stacey thinks it's funny. I'm going to learn how to skate and I'll do it with a smile on my face."

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Joe Swash is paired with Alexandra Schauman

Although Joe was originally paired with Alexandra Schauman, a nasty injury meant she could no longer continue, meaning Alex Murphy stepped in!

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Queen of Daytime TV Trisha Goddard was the first celeb to leave the show! After falling over in her routine, Trisha lost out i the skate-off to newsreader Lucrezia Millarini.

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Trisha Goddard is paired with Łukasz Różycki

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ITV News presenter Lucrezia Millarini was eliminated from the show in Week 3, losing out in the skate-off to former footballer Kevin Kilbane.

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Lucrezia Millarini is paired with Brendyn Hatfield

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TV presenter Radzi Chinyanganya was drafted in as Michael Barrymore's replacement, but he failed to impress viewers and was eliminated from the show in week 4.

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Radzi Chinyanganya is paired with Jessica Hatfield

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Former footballer Kevin Kilbane lost his place on the show in Week 5! But it isn't all bad news... Kevin confirmed he is now dating his skating partner Brianne Delcourt after they met on the show!

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Kevin Kilbane is paired with Brianne Delcourt

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Caprice chose to quit the show in Week 5 after previously parting ways with her partner Hamash Gaman.

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Caprice is paired with Hamish Gaman

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Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins and his professional partner Matt Evers were eliminated from the competition in Week 6, following a skate-off with comedian Ben Hanlin.

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Ian 'H' Watkins is paired with Matt Evers

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Love Island star Maura Higgins left the competition in Week 7 after losing out in the skate-off to Libby Clegg.

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Maura Higgins is paired with Alexander Demetriou

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Coronation Street actress Lisa George lost her place on the show in Week 8, losing out in the skate-off to Libby Clegg.

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Lisa George is paired with Tom Naylor

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Ben Hanlin is paired with Carlotta Edwards

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Magician Ben Hanlin lost his place on the show in the semi-final, losing out in the skate-off to Libby Clegg.

In an Instagram video posted to her feed, Gemma can be seen talking to the camera as she makes her way onto the ice once again.

Dressed in all black work out gear, Gemma has the biggest smile on her face and says, "This is the moment you've all been waiting for. I'm getting this recorded because I have not stepped on the ice I think since about March [or] whenever the last Dancing On Ice was."

Then in another video, Gemma is on the ice, telling her followers, "Guys, it's me, the GC on the ice. You know what it feels good. I'm better this time than I was before."

She then waves to some people stood by the ice rink watching the filming taking place.

Fans were quick to comment on the video, with one user writing, "Honestly never seen you skate so good!!! 😂❤️", while another said, "Ahh I can’t wait! Love you Gem! 😘💕."

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And we have to admit, she definitely is SO much better - we think she could win the Xmas episode.

But she may have some stiff competition as the 2020 line-up will be joining Gemma on the ice to show off their skills ahead of the new series which starts in January next year.

Ray Quinn is also set to return to perform as will judges and Olympic legends Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean.

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