ON THIN ICE
Dancing On Ice star reveals secret backstage ‘feud’ as he goes head to head with reality star rival
The former Corrie star has been paired with a two-time national champ
DANCING On Ice star Ryan Thomas has revealed a secret backstage "feud".
The former Coronation Street star, 39, is getting his skates on for the new series of the hit ITV show, but already has a "rival" on the show.
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Speaking on his podcast, Mancs on the Mic - which Ryan does with brothers Adam and Scott Thomas - he was asked if there was anyone he saw as "competition".
His brothers then teased him about his potential "rival" on the ice, Miles Nazaire, after Ryan was impressed with his physique when they first met.
Adam then joked that Ryan had "stepped up his gym routine" after meeting the Made In Chelsea star.
Ryan laughed about Miles being his DOI rival, and said: "When I first saw Miles come in for our first dance routine I thought. 'oh my god! He is in good nick'"
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Last month it was revealed that Ryan has been paired with pro skater Amani Fancy.
Posting a series of pics with the actor, she wrote: "I’ve honestly been hoping for this pairing since the @dancingonice line up came out after watching an interview Ryan was on, to the point where I’ve nagged production to tell me if it was him countless times but had no luck until today."
Amani added: "I’m so proud to be your partner and cannot wait to see you thrive and become the skater I know you can be. Who knows, maybe we won’t be able to tell who the professional is by the end of the competition."
The skater brings a wealth of experience to the show, and is a two-time British national champion.
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Meanwhile, when Ryan was revealed to be taking part on Dancing On Ice, he said at the time: "When you can actually get the opportunity to go and work with new people, outside your comfort zone, learn something new, it's exciting, especially when you've got kids and family at home.
"It's nice to do those things, it's huge."
Ryan went on: "It's a nerve-racking experience and we're very supportive of everyone that's doing the show, we want everyone to do well, that's the right thing to say isn't it?£
Other celebs in the 2024 line-up include S Club's Hannah Spearritt, and boxer Ricky Hatton.
They are joined by Corrie's Claire Sweeney, ex-EastEnder Ricky Norwood and Love Islander and West End star Amber Davies.
Long jump legend Greg Rutherford, comedian Lou Sanders, reality personality Miles Nazaire and Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts complete the 2024 line-up.
The stars have started training ahead of the show, which is set to return to screens in January.
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