The reality star is determined to avoid any more mishaps and take his skating career seriously.
Joey Essex, the 32-year-old TV personality, is staying cautious following a serious accident that resulted in stitches to his finger. Despite the injury, Essex is determined to continue competing in Dancing On Ice, where he’s partnered with professional skater Vanessa Bauer.
Essex shared that his main concern is avoiding further injury that could prevent him from performing. “The thing I’m most scared of right now is having an injury that stops me from competing,” he said. He described a terrifying fall during his first practice session, which left him with stitches in his finger after his bone was exposed. However, Essex reassured fans that he was recovering well.
Taking the competition seriously, Essex admitted that although he enjoys the challenge, he understands the risks involved. “There’s always a chance something bad could happen, and that could take me out of the competition,” he explained. Despite this fear, he remains focused and committed, expressing his desire to perform well, even if it means not making it to the end of the series.
Essex, who has previously starred in The Only Way Is Essex, said that he signed up for Dancing On Ice to prove he’s capable of being a true performer. Alongside him, other famous faces such as Love Island’s Ekin-Su Culculoglu, actress Patsy Palmer, and Olympian Nile Wilson will also compete.
Wilson, who is used to performing as a gymnast, admitted that learning the lifts for ice skating has been “overwhelming”, but he is determined to push through and impress the audience with a unique stunt. Dancing On Ice starts on 15 January at 6:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
