Pamela Anderson, Samia Ghadie and Shayne Ward get their skates on as Dancing On Ice 2013 line-up is announced

Pamela Anderson, Lauren Goodger and Shayne Ward are among the celebrities set to be competing on next year's Dancing On Ice.
It had been rumoured that former Baywatch star Pamela would be joining the show when it returned to ITV on Sunday January 6, with the news officially confirmed by the channel on Tuesday morning.
And 45-year-old Pamela, who will be skating with partner Matt Evers, has revealed she is itching to get started.
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Fire and ice: Pamela Anderson is set to heat up the ice rink with partner Matt Evers on next year's Dancing On Ice

Confirmed: After months of rumours, it has been confirmed that Pamela will take part in the 2013 competition

 

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She said: 'I'm so excited to take part!'
But Pamela will have strong competition from her fellow contestants, which include ex TOWIE star Lauren Goodger.

 

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The 26-year-old reality star, who shows off her figure in a black tasseled outfit in the official portrait shots for the series, admitted that she is terrified about having to perform the routines on live television.

Ready to shine: Former X Factor winner Shayne Ward and partner Maria Filippov look ready to hit the ice as they join the line-up

Competing: Corrie star Samia Ghadie and Oona King both look fit and ready to take on the physical challenge

All the stars began their training for the show earlier this year in a bid to ensure they are somewhat competent on the rink ahead of the series premiere.
Anthea Turner, who has hit headlines in recent months due to claims that her husband Grant Bovey was having an affair, is doing her best to put the scandal behind her and concentrate on furthering her own career.
But Anthea admitted she has suffered her fair share of injuries since she began training for the TV talent show.

Get yer skates on: Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger will also take part in the forthcoming ITV show

Already causing controversy: Lauren has already set tongues wagging after she was reportedly late to rehearsals

Asked how many bruises she has had since she started practicing, Anthea said: 'I am not sure but I have got a massive one on my bum and some on my legs from the lifts!'
Former X Factor winner Shayne Ward, who recently starred in hit West End musical Rock Of Ages, will also compete.
The 28-year-old left the show to concentrate on recording new material, but seems to have his heart set on this new challenge.

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Skating to success: Labour politician Oona King is also set to take to the ice after months of rehearsals

Former MP and labour politician Oona King is also gearing up from the show, a very different competition than when she went up against Ken Livingstone for her chance to run for London Mayor.
Following in the footsteps of Louis Smith, who is currently starring on Strictly Come Dancing, fellow Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle will take to the ice to compete, as will Olympic boxer Like Campbell.
Soap stars Samia Ghadie, who plays Maria Connor in Coronation Street, and Matt Lapinskas who played Anthony Moon in EastEnders have also joined the line-up.

Ready to go: Anthea Turner and partner Andrew Buchanan look prepared and ready to hit the ice

Following Louis Smith: Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle will put her skills to use on the ice

Here come the boys: Matt Lapinskas and Luke Campbell will try their luck up against the other stars

Funnyman Joe Pasquale will be joined on the ITV show by Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas, both of whom will be vying for public votes.
The show, presented by Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley, also sees the return of sharp-tongued judge Jason Gardiner.
Australian Gardiner, who famously described watching swimming champion Sharron Davies dance as looking at 'faecal matter that won't flush', started as a judge when the show launched in 2006.

Hitting the ice: Comedian Joe Pasquale will dance with Vicky Ogden for the public votes

Swapping the pitch for the rink: Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas will also show off his skating skills

He also caused controversy when he was accused of bullying former judge Karen Barber by telling her: 'If your opinion still mattered, you'd be on the panel.'
Gardiner's comments have also included telling Chloe Madeley she had a 'baboon bottom' and ex-Neighbours star Craig McLachlan that he looked like he was performing with a 'soiled nappy'.
Last year's show was won by Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden.

He's back: Controversial judge Jason Gardiner returns to the show this year

THE GIRLS:

PAMELA ANDERSON

Age: 45

Occupation: Former Baywatch actress
Skating partner: Matt Evers
Number of times fell over on first day: I didn’t! But I have fallen over since then at strange times
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: I am actually excited to be taking part

ANTHEA TURNER

Age: 52

Occupation: TV presenter
Skating partner: Andrew Buchanan
Number of times fell over on first day: I haven’t fallen over too much – that’s probably because I skate on the safer side so to speak
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: The fact that you are in a competition

LAUREN GOODGER

Age: 26

Occupation: Ex TOWIE star
Skating partner: Michael Zenezini
Number of times fell over on first day: None and I have luckily only managed to fall over a couple of times since
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: The judges, the cameras, everyone watching, the pressure

SAMIA GHADIE

Age: 30

Occupation: Former Coronation Street star
Skating partner: Sylvain Longchambon
Number of times fell over on first day: None. I didn’t fall over for four weeks and then I had a big one!
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: The judges                                                         

BETH TWEDDLE

Age: 27

Occupation: Olympic gymnast
Skating partner: Dan Whiston

Number of times fell over on first day: Four
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: Being the first celebrity to get voted off                                                                                                               

OONA KING

Age: 45

Occupation: Baroness King of Bow
Skating partner: Mark Henretty
Number of times fell over on first day: None,  I have barely fallen over at all 
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: Getting the choreography of the routine right

THE BOYS:

MATT LAPINSKAS

Age: 23

Occupation: EastEnders actor
Skating partner: Brianne Delcourt
Number of times fell over on first day: A few times. I now find I fall over trying to do the lifts
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: Something going wrong or my costume splitting open

SHAYNE WARD

Age: 28

Occupation: Former X Factor winner
Skating partner: Maria Filippov
Number of times fell over on first day: I didn’t fall over. I have since then though
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: Making sure I can show I have progressed. I don’t want viewers to cringe when they watch me skate

LUKE CAMPBELL

Age: 25

Occupation: Boxer
Skating partner: Jenna Harrison
Number of times fell over on first day: A few times. I still fall over!
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: That I can perform on the day

GARETH THOMAS

Age: 38

Occupation: Ex rugby player
Skating partner: Robin Johnstone
Number of times fell over on first day: I fall over at least once every day, if not two or three
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: The pressure

 

KEITH CHEGWIN

Age: 55

Occupation: TV presenter
Skating partner: Olga Sharutenko
Number of times fell over on first day: I have only fallen once in the entire training
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: Spandex costume

JOE PASQUALE

Age: 51

Occupation: Comedian
Skating partner: Vicky Ogden
Number of times fell over on first day: I was on for 30 minutes and I fell once every minute
Most embarrassing fear for first live show: Nothing as I like doing things that scare me