Chris Taylor hints at potential advantage on ITV Dancing on Ice as he’s grilled on previous experience
TV presenter Chris Taylor, 34, has revealed past experience which may give him the edge over his competition ahead of the new series of Dancing on Ice.
The 34-year-old is famed for appearing on the fifth series of Love Island in 2019 and appearing on the spin-off Love Island: All Stars last year.
Taylor will dance with German figure skater Vanessa Bauer, 28, on the new series.
“I’m a little bit of a showman so I’m looking forward to being in an environment where I’m performing but having honed a skill whilst doing it,” he explained, tell ITV what he was looking forward to about the show.
He continued: “Putting the work in to do it all and then showing everyone what I’ve learnt is exciting.”
Reflecting on why Dancing on Ice specifically, Taylor admitted: “I’ve had very little success with the dating shows I’ve been involved with recently.”
“Let’s try something that is the polar opposite of dating to see if I can have some success with that. It appears to be more dangerous than dating but who knows, I could be good at it if I put my mind to it,” he said.
Regarding the danger of the competition, Taylor admitted he was uneasy about the risks of ice skating.
“I’m nervous about dancing with razor blades on my feet and potentially getting injured. I’ve hurt my elbows skating before and was in pain for quite a while so that scares me,” the 34-year-old conceded.
He continued: “I don’t want an injury to hinder my experience, I don’t want to have a Gemma Collins moment.”
He was referencing when the media personality and businesswoman dramatically fell during a routine in the 2019 series of Danicng on Ice.
Despite his anxiety, Taylor also explained he had reason to be confident about his prospects for the show.
While the presenter hasn’t ice skated before, he revealed he had a talent for rollerskating when he was younger – something he had previously called his “secret hobby.”
“I do have a pair of roller skates that I do occasionally create all sorts of silly content with,” the 34-year-old said.
His own excitement about getting onto the ice is matched by that of his family who are “buzzing” to see him compete.
Taylore explained they are “desperate to come and watch me live” and added that “I think they’re going to be proud watching me.”
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As well as his relatives, the 34-year-old can count of his fellow Love Island alumni for support.
“Kaz Kamwi, Toby Aromorlaran, Michael Griffiths, Joe Garratt, Jess and Eve Gale will all come and watch me I hope,” Taylor wished excitedly.