The Wanted

TOWIE star Joey Essex, EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer, The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran, Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, singer Michelle Heaton and gymnast ...

One of those two celebrities will then leave the show. Nathan Sykes said: "I’m so unbelievably proud of @SivaKaneswaran. These things are actually a life-tonic." I'm so proud of him!! [Dancing On Ice 2023: Nile Wilson and Siva Kaneswaran among favourites to win](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/dancing-ice-2023-nile-wilson-25968298) [Dancing On Ice 2023: All you need to know about comedian Darren Harriott](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/dancing-ice-2023-you-need-25958860) [Dancing On Ice 2023: All you need to know about Corrie star Mollie Gallagher](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/dancing-ice-2023-you-need-25950063) [Dancing On Ice 2023: Everything you need to know about North Wales star The Vivienne](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/dancing-ice-2023-everything-you-25910586) [Dancing On Ice 2023: All you need to know about TOWIE star Joey Essex](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/dancing-ice-2023-you-need-25795170) Dancing on Ice kicked off with a huge opening number welcoming the 2023 cast of skaters to the show. Siva acknowledged that he is still grieving the loss of his friend, who passed away in April aged just 33 after a battle with cancer. However it was The Wanted star @soph_louise95 said: "YESSS Siva!!! Jay McGuiness also said: "OMG Siva. A talented self-assured handsome graceful swan. [returned to ITV ](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/dancing-ice-2023-line-up-25913216)tonight as six out of the new 11 celebrities took to the ice for the first time.

Virgin Radio. 15 Jan 2023, 10:06. Advertisement. Credit: Rex/ITV. The singer has shocked fans by revealing he took a tumble during training.

To be dancing on ice, they [his family] think I’m bonkers. Part of this is falling and getting back up and braving it.” I’m still here and I'm okay.” But I expected this and I’m just trying to stay focused and determined, knowing this is part of the whole journey.” So I've been diagnosed with a mild concussion.” Advertisement

The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran is among the stars taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023. Here's what you need to know.

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Dancing On Ice contestant Siva Kaneswaran has revealed he suffered a head injury after falling during training for the ITV show.

Siva and his The Wanted bandmates tragically lost member Tom Parker when he died last year from a brain tumour. He explained: "Luckily we have a medic beside the rink and we have a physio in the building too. Siva told the Star that when he fell, his professional partner Klabera Komini asked if he was okay. He added: "To get back on the ice it can really shake your confidence. He explained: "I wanted to take what happened with Tom, you know losing Tom and I was inspired by him and his fight, and take that bravery onto the ice to show people that when you fall down you can get back up. Along with his fellow competitors, The Wanted member will be debuting his skating skills tonight, Sunday, January 15.

The Irish pop star also spoke about getting advice from The Wanted bandmate Jay McGuiness, who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2015.

He said he has also spoken to radio DJ Sonny Jay, who won Dancing On Ice in 2021, and The Wanted bandmate Jay McGuiness, who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. Kaneswaran said he decided to do the show after “witnessing” the courage of his bandmate Tom Parker, who died last year aged 33 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, and to raise awareness of the illness. Asked how he is feeling ahead of the first performance, Kaneswaran said he is “really confident” and “focused”.