Michelle Heaton

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Who is Michelle Heaton in ITV Dancing on Ice 2023? (Manchester Evening News)

The singer is one of 11 celebrities taking part in this year's dancing competition.

I’ve had to get some confidence back with my recovery and I think it’s the right time.” My band mate Jessica (Taylor) did it many years ago and I’ve always wanted to do the show, but it’s never been my time. Mum-of-two Michelle said she has been unable to take part in Dancing on Ice before the past due to her previous struggles with addiction. “I want to do it because it’s always been on my bucket list. Last year's show was won by dancer and actor Regan Gascoigne. Getting to experience something that brings a lot of happiness to us as a family - they’ve been my support system through recovery." Other previous winners include Jake Quickenden, James Jordan and Joe Swash. The band also won two Brit Awards for Best British Single and Best British Breakthrough Artist. Liberty X split in 2007 but had hits including Just a Little which reached number 1 in the UK charts. “I’ve suffered from addictions so even though I’ve always wanted to do the show and my name has been in the hat, it was never the right time. Speaking ahead of this year's series of Dancing on Ice Michelle said: “I’ve always watched the show and I’m a massive fan of the show. Away from music Michelle has forged a career on TV and has appeared on Loose Women, The Weakest Link and Celebrity Big Brother.

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Meet Michelle Heaton: Dancing on Ice contestant and Liberty X star (Radio Times)

The stars will be hoping to impress the judging panel, which comprises skating champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, former Strictly star Oti Mabuse and ...

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). “I want to try my very best and put my all into this,” she said. Other hits from the band included Thinking It Over, Got to Have Your Love and Being Nobody. [Entertainment](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/) coverage or visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) and [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/) for more to watch. Heaton first found fame in 2001, when she appeared on the reality show Popstars and ended up in the final 10 contestants. [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/))

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Michelle Heaton sparks Dancing on Ice 'harsh' score backlash from ... (ChronicleLive)

Liberty X star Michelle Heaton made her debut on Dancing on Ice when the show returned to ITV on Sunday.

A disappointed Michelle apologised to her pro partner after getting the scores, as he and hosts Holly Willoughy and Phillip Schofield were quick to reassure her. Taking to Twitter, one complained: "NO WAY was Michelle worse than Ekin," with another tweeting: "Those scores were harsh for Michelle." I thought she was better than Ekin Su and a lot better than Patsy! Ahead of her live show debut, which saw her and pro partner Lukasz Rozycki skate to Shania Twain's comeback hit Waking Up Dreaming, Michelle was given a big boost when Shania herself commented on an Instagram post to wish her well. In her first VT, [Michelle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/michelle-heaton) revealed that she'd actually been asked to do [Dancing on Ice ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/dancing-on-ice)before, but turned it down as there was 'no way' she'd have been able to do it at the height of [ her battle with alcohol addiction.](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/michelle-heaton-instagram-alcohol-sober-24364513)

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Michelle Heaton addiction: who is Dancing on Ice star's husband ... (NationalWorld)

Former Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton has blamed menopausal brain fog for causing her to have four falls in a single day while training for Dancing On ...

“And so for having them in the audience on Sunday, I think there’s going to be a lot of emotion from them and myself. Heaton has been open in the past about how she previously struggled with a drug and alcohol addiction, but that going to rehab had saved her life. Heaton also admitted that she has had a “few close misses” on the ice adding: “I think falling, hopefully, shouldn’t be part of my routine but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s in there. Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will be returning to host the series. Advertisement Heaton added that there will be “a lot of emotion” from her and her family as she takes to the ice with her professional skating partner Lukasz Rozycki when the

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Dancing On Ice: Michelle Heaton pulled out years ago due to ... (Metro)

However, it's been an emotional journey to the ice rink for Michelle, who has been open about her addiction struggles. Speaking ahead of her ice debut, the pop ...

Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm). ‘I want to try my very best and put my all into this. If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, there is a free helpline you can call in complete confidence. Speaking ahead of her Dancing On Ice debut, Michelle said she wants to make her children proud after everything she’s been through. [checked herself into The Priory clinic](https://metro.co.uk/2021/04/28/liberty-xs-michelle-heaton-enters-rehab-after-turning-to-alcohol-14490491/) in order to seek help for her drinking. [Michelle Heaton](https://metro.co.uk/tag/michelle-heaton/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) is taking part in Dancing On Ice 2023 – but this year wasn’t the first time she was approached for the show.

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Michelle Heaton opens up on surviving soul-destroying addiction ... (Daily Express)

Michelle Heaton recently shared harrowing photos from the height of her alcohol addiction after celebrating two years of sobriety.

one day at a time your life can be filled with hope, faith and courage." The day will come when they’ve just had enough." But my mind of an addict had a different plan." So I thought." She has shared photos of herself at her lowest point, while confined to a hospital bed, as a cautionary tale to others experiencing the same troubles. "I had collapsed in active addiction.

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ITV Dancing on Ice: Michelle Heaton's life from famous singer ex ... (MyLondon)

Michelle says she 'would not be here' without the support of her family, friends and fans.

The singer and TV star has also spoken openly about her struggles with alcoholism, checking into rehab in early 2021. This led to Michelle undergoing a double mastectomy and breast reconstructive surgery in the same year. This certainly isn't the star's first [TV ](https://www.mylondon.news/news/tv/)competition and she will be hoping more than "Just a Little" that she can come away a winner this time. Michelle is a proud mum to 11 year old Faith and eight year old AJ. Michelle was diagnosed with a mutated BRCA2 gene in 2012. But who is the star off-screen?

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Dancing On Ice fans teary as emotional Michelle Heaton apologises ... (OK! Magazine)

Michelle Heaton had an emotional start to Dancing On Ice as she became teary and apologised to her professional partner Lukasz Rozycki after the duo ...

#MichelleHeaton #DancingOnIce." [Click here for today's top showbiz news](https://www.ok.co.uk/) [Katie Price shows off results of '16th boob job' in racy see-through jumpsuit on night out with Junior](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/katie-price-shows-results-16th-28958596) [Royals want 'peace talks before Coronation and Prince Harry rift is fixable'](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/royals-coronation-harry-william-charles-28959473) [Pregnant Molly-Mae Hague reveals due date as she shares baby bump update](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/pregnant-mollymae-hague-due-date-28960142) [For the latest showbiz exclusives, sign up to our daily OK! #DancingOnIce." I want to see her confidence grow #dancingonice." A different account put: "Michelle Heaton! One person said: "Aw I'm crying for Michelle, she looks fantastic but nerves got to her.

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Michelle Heaton breaks down as she discusses her 'second chance ... (Daily Mail)

The singer, 43, spoke candidly about her 'second chance' on the show following her battle with drug and alcohol addiction, before landing bottom of the ...

'I didn't care about losing my family or friends, it was only about where the next drink was coming from. 'I'm just sad, but, you know. Gutted: After scoring 19 points from the judges, she began to get upset and began to tear up as she turned to her partner Lukasz Rozycki and said: 'It's just amazing and he's just been amazing. Yeah, it's been a lot. So yeah, it's really surreal to be here.' After scoring 19 points from the judges, she began to get upset and began to tear up as she turned to her partner Lukasz Rozycki and said: 'It's just amazing and he's just been amazing.

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Who is Michelle Heaton in Dancing on Ice? Know about her ... (WION)

The pop singer Michelle Heaton is the new contestant on the popular show, Dancing on Ice. Know why her debut on the show is seen as a "celebration", and know ...

The pop singer Michelle Heaton is the new contestant on the popular show, Dancing on Ice. I think the proudness comes from her mummy being well, and that the past is the past". "And so for having them in the audience on Sunday, I think there’s going to be a lot of emotion from them and myself. This will be the 15th season of the show that will be broadcast on the ITV channel and will see a total of 11 celebrities who will take to the ice with their partners and will dance their way. Heaton added that there will be “a lot of emotion” from her and her family as she takes to the ice with her professional skating partner Lukasz Rozycki. Who is Michelle Heaton in Dancing on Ice?

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Michelle Heaton cuts a casual figure as she makes a low-key exit ... (Daily Mail)

She had her debut skate on the opening episode of the 2023 series of Dancing On Ice on Sunday night.

After glitch in the matrix and a tough position in the score board, i am so greatful for all the support you guys have given me,' Michelle wrote alongside a photo of her and Lukasz posing with her family. [Michelle Heaton](/tvshowbiz/michelle-heaton/index.html) didn't look in the best spirits as she checked out of the contestant's hotel on Monday morning. As you can see from last night, every vote counts ..

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Dancing on Ice 2023: Michelle Heaton's “hardly slept” since the first ... (WalesOnline)

The former Liberty X pop star is taking part in 2023 series of Dancing on Ice on ITV1 and has survived further into the competition.

Michelle went on to say she "loved every moment" and that she will be back training hard for her next performance. I don’t know when or how it happened but at some point it did. I was able to hide it because of the lockdown...I lost complete control and was completely powerless to alcohol. [Dancing on Ice viewers blast 'disgrace' as Ekin-Su to face skate-off](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-viewers-blast-disgrace-25984568) [Dancing on Ice's Nile Wilson stuns judges as viewers predict he's going straight to the final](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ices-nile-wilson-stuns-25984525) [Dancing on Ice viewers in stitches after cheeky Christopher Dean slip up](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-viewers-stitches-after-25984270) [ITV Dancing on Ice 2023: Patsy Palmer's photos detailing her incredible home and family life in Malibu](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/itv-dancing-ice-2023-patsy-25942666) [Dancing On Ice accidents that make ITV series one of the most dangerous TV shows ever](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-accidents-make-itv-25472820) So yeah, it's really surreal to be here." She said: “I was in trouble with addictions many years ago. last night was just everything...I am so grateful for all the support you guys have given me & @icelukasz as you can see from last night every vote counts .. [here.](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/dancing-ice-2023-michelle-heatons-25972767) [In an emotional interview with Lorraine Kelly](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/who-michelle-heaton-star-bravely-21459132) on [Lorraine ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/lorraine-kelly)Michelle said the addition became worse during lockdown. Yeah, it's been a lot. [recently posted photos of her in the hospital ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/michelle-heaton-pictures-alcohol-addiction-25875622)when she had previously been admitted for her addiction. [Dancing on Ice 2023: When is the first skate-off when Ekin-Su will skate to remain in the competition?](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-2023-first-skate-25985917) [Dancing on Ice](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/dancing-on-ice) and performed for the first time on Sunday (January, 15) alongside her professional partner Lukasz Rozycki, they scored 19 points and were voted by the public to stay in the show.

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