Patsy Palmer

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Who is Patsy Palmer in ITV Dancing on Ice 2023? (Manchester Evening News)

The actress turned DJ will take to the ice this weekend in the new series of the dancing competition.

Speaking of her decision to take part in Dancing on Ice, Patsy said: "I thought I wasn’t going to do this because it’s going to be too hard. Talking about her experience on Strictly, the DJ admitted: "When I was doing Strictly Come Dancing I used to get sick from spinning. Patsy reprised the role again for a short stint in 2019 and hasn't returned to the show since. "I’m hoping that with the momentum on ice, it won’t happen. Patsy starred in EastEnders from 1993 to 1999 after leaving to spend more time with her family and concentrate on other projects. She is also a mum-of-four and shares three children with her husband Richard and one from a previous relationship. "I was really gutted about that because it used to set me back. Patsy set up her own popular club night, GODMUTHAS, at Malibu's Soho House, where she takes to the decks. It was whilst there that Julie discovered there was another accomplished actress with the name Julie Harris, so she wanted to change her name. At just six years old, Patsy made her stage debut appearing in a West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Patsy's career really took off when she joined the cast of BBC's EastEnders back in 1993. They will also need to please viewers at home who will vote for their favourite couple to stay in the competition.

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Dancing On Ice 2023: Patsy Palmer dealt crushing blow hours ... (Daily Express)

Dancing on Ice will return on Sunday night and will see a fresh batch of celebrities putting their skills to the test.

Phillip asked as the former soap star replied: "I'm 50 years old. Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo will also be returning to the judging panel to share their advice and give criticism about the celebrities’ performances. "We were talking about that just now in the dressing room and it's like, I get to do this for a job. On Sunday night, the celebrities will take to the ice for the first time in a bid to impress the judges. [Holly Willoughby ](/latest/holly-willoughby)and [Phillip Schofield](/latest/phillip-schofield) will be back to front the latest series of [Dancing on Ice](/latest/dancing-on-ice) on Sunday night. Dancing on Ice will return on Sunday night and will see a fresh batch of celebrities putting their skills to the test.

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ITV Dancing on Ice 2023: Patsy Palmer's photos detailing her ... (WalesOnline)

EastEnders' Bianca aka Patsy Palmer lives a luxury life a world away from Albert Square.

Frec Productions, which she ran with Richard was set up to produce and promote her fitness DVDs and entered a deal to launch a range of fake tan products. [ The Sun reported](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tv/10024182/dancing-on-ice-patsy-palmer-taxman-debt/) that the star owed £170,000, via her failed production company, in tax before she moved to the US. Other images from Patsy and Richard's family home reveal the stunning sunrises and sunsets from the terrace overlooking the Pacific. It was back in 2014 Patsy left the UK, and EastEnders - though she returned briefly in 2019 - for life by the beach in Malibu, California. Dancing on Ice contestant and Albert Square icon, Patsy Palmer, will be back on UK TV screens on a regular basis from Sunday, January 15 as she lines up with other skate-wearing celebs for the brand new series of the ITV talent show. The now 50-year-old mother of four also has an older son, Charley Palmer Rothwell, who is an actor having appeared in Dunkirk and Our Girl.

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Dancing on Ice's Patsy Palmer, 50, wows fans as she parades toned ... (Daily Star)

EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer made her Dancing on Ice debut on Sunday night and had fans swooning as she showcased her toned pins in a minidress for her ...

But it will come, so just keep doing what you're doing." I love watching you. Diversity star Ashley Banjo added: "It's week one and I love you. One user penned: "Wow ! Patsy Palmer looks amazing for 50!," as another exclaimed: "Looking good for 50 Patsy!" [Dancing on Ice](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/dancing-on-ice) fans swooned over Patsy Palmer as the [EastEnders](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/eastenders) star made her ITV debut on Sunday (January 15).

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Patsy Palmer is savaged by Dancing On Ice viewers for being shaky ... (Daily Mail)

The former EastEnders star, 50, successfully managed a collection of well-executed lifts, but struggled to remember all her moves while skating with partner ...

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I've not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. I'm terrified but can’t wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience.' WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I'm so excited. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.' Joey's opening performance impressed the judges, as judges Jayne Torvil and Chris Dean both scored him 6.5 points, with the latter saying: 'Tonight I think you stole some hearts, that was a great performance. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. [Other celebs competing in this year's series](/tvshowbiz/article-11622879/Dancing-Ice-2023-LOOK-Patsy-Palmer-struggles-Ekin-Su-C-lc-lo-lu-takes-tiumble.html) include football legend John Fashanu, olympic gymnast Nile Wilson, Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher, Drag Queen and TV personality The Vivienne, comedian Darren Harriott, actress and West End star Carley Stenson and The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran. You have something you can't teach, the vibe, the energy. If the ladies are still holding onto their partners for dear life after week 3 then it'll be the same old, same old !! One wrote: 'Oh Dear That Wasnt A Great Skate From Patsy Palmer On Dancing On Ice. Still a million times better than I would do! You did look terrified at points but that will come with time so just keep going.'

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Patsy Palmer's Strictly mistake that she fears repeating on Dancing ... (Irish Mirror)

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer w ill be taking to the ice with partner Matt Evers on Sunday - but she hopes history will not repeat itself from her time on ...

I was also thinking about my age and that I might hurt myself and I’m in LA, I didn’t know how it would work," she said. "I was really gutted about that because it used to set me back. But it's good to have a little bit of nerves." She took part in the [BBC](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/bbc) show to raise money for Children in Need dancing alongside Anton Du Beke - but didn't expect it to be a tough as it was. The 50-year-old decided to take part in the [ITV](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/itv) ice skating challenge after celebrating her milestone birthday, saying she is grateful to have a "job" in these times. Patsy said: "When I was doing Strictly Come Dancing I used to get sick from spinning.

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Patsy Palmer sparks Dancing on Ice row as furious fans spot major ... (The Irish Sun)

PATSY Palmer sparked a row between Dancing on Ice fans after she got good scores - despite forgetting her steps.The EastEnders legend, 50, was awarded.

Must be so nerve wrecking #DancingOnIce." Someone added: "I love Patsy but I felt she was pushed around the ice and was unsteady on her skates and seemed to forget some of the moves, shame." One said: "Torvill and Dean giving Patsy a 5.5 and Joey a 6.5 when he was streaks ahead of her and she forgot the bloody steps."

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Dancing On Ice's Patsy Palmer fights back tears over family's sweet ... (OK! Magazine)

Dancing on Ice's Patsy Palmer gushed over her kids in a videotape that was shown just moments before she took to the ice with her partner Matt Evers and was ...

[Joey Essex](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/joey-essex) pleasantly surprised fans with his performance, and some were [even a little surprised that he seemed to shoot his shot](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/joey-essex-vanessa-bauer-dating-28961072) with partner Vanessa Bauer. newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) It seems a lot of fun and I do like ice skating though I'm not an ice skater. But she got through it so hats off to her.” On Twitter, one fan wrote: “At the start I feel patsy needed instruction on when to start, nearly made a spin too many.. but for the first dance I thought was ok. [previously spoken about her choice to join the show](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/breaking-dancing-ice-line-up-28139710) while talking to [Holly Willoughby](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/holly-willoughby) and [Phillip Schofield](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/phillip-schofield). [recreated a hilarious moment from the show](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/ekin-su-love-island-dancingonice-28960990) as her boyfriend, [Davide Sanclimenti](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/davide-sanclimenti), gushed over her in the audience. [Michelle Heaton](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/michelle-heaton), [Joey Essex](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/joey-essex), [Nile Wilson](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/dancing-on-ice-first-look-28926983), [Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/ekin-su-culculoglu), and [Siva Kaneswaran](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/wanteds-siva-kaneswaran-says-tom-28893766) take to the ice to skate live on TV for the first time. [apologised to her dance partner](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/dancing-on-ice-michelle-heaton-28961297), Łukasz Różycki, after she was awarded the lowest score of 19. [Ashley Banjo](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/ashley-banjo), [Oti Mabuse](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/oti-mabuse), Jayne Torvill and Chris Dean. [EastEnders](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/eastenders) actress [Patsy Palmer ](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/breaking-dancing-ice-line-up-28139710)fought back the tears after her son said he’s “really proud” of her for joining the 2023 cast of [Dancing on Ice](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/dancing-on-ice).

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Inside Patsy Palmer's sun-drenched Malibu mansion (HELLO!)

Patsy Palmer house: Dancing on Ice contestant and EastEnders star Patsy lives with husband Richard Merkell and children Fenton, Emilia and Bertie.

The room also has several house plants seen on the coffee table and at the window, while Patsy also has a large Buddha statue positioned in one corner of the room. Patsy posed in a hammock in her garden one day, soaking up the sun rays from a comfortable position. "Well done to my wonderful husband for lockdown painting," Patsy wrote. Yes, her sun-soaked mansion is just as idyllic as you would imagine and the perfect place for the star to do her [much-loved meditation sessions](https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/2020021884966/patsy-palmer-meditation-mental-health-instagram/). A separate terrace area makes for an ideal yoga studio for Patsy, which she photographed last year and penned: "My yoga studio today. After the rain, there are such beautiful colours here in Malibu.

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