The Dancing On Ice fiesta has begun once again, so who's revving up to twinkle or tumble in the spotlight? Find out with our 2009 Dancing On Ice line-up right here.
Name:<\/b> Roxanne Pallett
Age:<\/b> 26
Occupation:<\/b> Actress
The comp hasn't begun yet, but Emmerdale babe Roxanne is already loving training with her skating partner Daniel Whiston. \"Dan has got the best a***,\" she said.<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Roxanne-Pallett-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Roxanne Pallett 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Gemma Bissix
Age:<\/b> 25
Occupation:<\/b> Actress
Former 'Enders and Hollyoaks blondie Gemma says she hopes that her stint on ice will change the public's perception of the baddie roles she's played in the past.
\"This is the first time on TV people are going to see Gemma and see that I am not a b****,\" she joked.<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Gemma-Bissix-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Gemma Bissix 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Melinda Messenger
Age:<\/b> 37
Occupation:<\/b> Presenter
Mel may be smiling here, but training hasn't been without its trials for the voluptuous star.
\"I've had the normal bumps and bruises... it is the\r\nopportunity of a lifetime,\" she said.<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Melinda-Messenger-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Melinda Messenger 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Jessica Taylor
Age:<\/b> 28
Occupation:<\/b> Pop star
Ex-Liberty X sizzler Jessica is another one who's been tumbled in the process of learning to become a skating queen.
\"It does shake you up,\" she admitted. \"I've had\r\na couple of falls where I've had to go and have a cup of tea.\"<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Jessica-Taylor-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Jessica Taylor 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Zoe Salmon
Age:<\/b> 28
Occupation:<\/b> Presenter
Blue Peter beauty Zoe is experiencing some jitters ahead of her debut appearance on this Sunday's show.
\"I nearly vomit,\" she said, describing how she feels when she thinks about her first skating stint on national TV. \"I'm going to be a nightmare.\"<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Zoe-Salmon-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Zoe Salmon 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Coleen Nolan
Age:<\/b> 43
Occupation:<\/b> Singer and presenter
Coleen has revealed how training for the show means she's toned up pretty sharpish.
\"It's weird for me as, when I started watching Dancing On Ice, I was\r\na size 20, thinking 'God, I could never do that,'\" she said. \"And now, here I am being lifted as a size 10, and it's just amazing.\"<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Coleen-Nolan-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Coleen Nolan 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Ray Quinn
Age:<\/b> 20
Occupation:<\/b> Singer
Former X Factor runner-up Ray is brimming with confidence (and cheesy topless dazzle) ahead of his first celeb-ified skate-off.
\"I don't really get nervous,\" he said. \"It's more like excitement. Sometimes I go too far and I have got to control myself.\"<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Ray-Quinn-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Ray Quinn 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Michael Underwood
Age:<\/b> 34
Occupation:<\/b> Presenter
Ever the trouper, Michael is back again after an ankle injury saw him off the competition last year.
\"It's all completely healed now,\" he said. \r\n\"The bone is probably stronger than it was before.\"<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Michael-Underwood-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Michael Underwood 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Jeremy Edwards
Age:<\/b> 37
Occupation:<\/b> Actor
Not to be outdone by his ex-girlf Rachel Stevens dazzling on Strictly Come Dancing, Jezza's also set to shine - with glitzy togs in tow.
\"I want the campest outfits because I think the whole sport is pretty camp and if you're going to go into it, let's\r\nthrow yourself into it,\" he said.<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Jeremy-Edwards-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Jeremy Edwards 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Todd Carty
Age:<\/b> 45
Occupation:<\/b> Actor
Former Grange Hill star Todd may not be in quite the tip-top shape that the competition requires.
He describes himself as \"reasonably unfit -\r\nI've spent thousands on gymnasiums that I've never been to.\"<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Todd-Carty-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Todd Carty 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Ellery Hanley
Age:<\/b> 47
Occupation:<\/b> Rugby player
Rugby pro Ellery reckons he'll be quite thick-skinned when it comes to dance floor insults.
\"Because of my sporting background, I'm used to people throwing bananas and calling me all sorts of names,\" he said.\r\n\"People criticise you - it won't make any difference.\"<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Ellery-Hanrey-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Ellery Hanrey 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Graeme Le Saux
Age:<\/b> 40
Occupation:<\/b> Retired footballer
Graeme thinks his age might work against him in the comp, commenting: \"To learn when you're a bit older is really hard\".
Talking about his skating partner Kristina Lenko, he said: \"I think 'Poor cow... she must be pulling her hair out.'\"<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Graeme-Le-Saux-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Graeme Le Saux 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
Name:<\/b> Donal MacIntyre
Age:<\/b> 42
Occupation:<\/b> Investigative reporter
Donal's not too fussed about winning Dancing On Ice; he says if he's voted out first it'll be straight \"back to beers and burgers\" for him.<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Donal-MacIntyre-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Donal MacIntyre 01.09"},{"captionHeading":"Dancing On Ice: 2009 Contestants ","caption":"
And here's all the 2009 Dancing On Ice stars altogether (minus Ray and Graeme).
But who'll triumph in the nail-biting toe-curling comp of skill and strength?
Only time and some devoted telly-watching will tell.
Bring on the weekend.<\/p>","url":"2009/1/5/Dancing-On-Ice-stars-0109.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Dancing On Ice stars 01.09"}];