Dancing on Ice 2024 LIVE: Holly Willoughby presents season opener as Ricky Hatton, Claire Sweeney, Lou Sanders and more battle for the crown

RICKY HATTON

AGE: 44

PROFESSION: Former professional boxer

WHAT DID HE SAY? “If I can control my nerves in the boxing ring, I should also be able to control my nerves on the ice rink.”

HANNA SPEARRITT

AGE: 42

PROFESSION: SINGER

WHAT DID SHE SAY? 'I'm really excited about learning a new skill. It's so easy to live a comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very attractive.'

GREG RUTHERFORD

AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Athlete

WHAT DID HE SAY? 'I like a challenge and I needed a reason to get back into doing things and here we are. I want to do something that has never been done before, that's my goal.'

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards

AGE: 59

PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKIUMPER

WHAT DID HE SAY? 'Dancing on Ice is a show I've always wanted to do. It's a challenge I think I'll enjoy!'

RICKY NORWOOD

AGE: 40

PROFESSION: EastEnders star

WHAT DID HE SAY? “It comes at such a great time in life. I can't skate at all! No rehearsals yet, I just had physiotherapy to strengthen the body.'

RIAN THOMAS

AGE: 39

PROFESSION: Corrie star

WHAT DID HE SAY? “Everyone keeps asking me, 'Are you doing it?' I told everyone!'