The Wanted

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Siva Kaneswaran

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Who is Siva Kaneswaran in ITV Dancing on Ice 2023? (Manchester Evening News)

He is one of eleven celebrities set to lace up their skates every Sunday night in the ITV skating show.

Away from The Wanted, Siva actually started his career at the age of 16 modelling. The Wanted then released a new version of the song, titled 'Gold Forever (For Tom)' in tribute with all proceeds of the single sales being donated to The Brain Tumour Charity. The band then went on a UK arena tour, titled Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits Tour, before Tom tragically lost his life earlier in 2022. The Wanted split in 2014, however, in 2021, the band reunited after Tom was diagnosed with a brain tumour. The 34-year-old is best known for being a fifth of The Wanted. The hit ITV skating show has returned for another series with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield back as hosts.

ITV Dancing on Ice 2023: Who is Siva Kaneswaran? (WalesOnline)

Boyband member Siva will be taking his performing skills to the ice in the 2023 series of Dancing on Ice on ITV1.

Siva and Jay won the show and in 2019 Siva released his first solo single Breath In. He began his career modelling and starred in the Alongside fellow band members Max George, Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes and Tom Parker Siva and The Wanted had a lot of success. Starring in the line-up is Siva Kaneswaran who is best known for being a member of the boyband The Wanted. In March 2022 band member Tom passed away from an inoperable brain tumour. They had a top UK single with their songs All Time Low and Glad You Came and Heart Vacancy, Lose My Mind, Gold Forever, and Lightning all became top 20 singles.

Dancing On Ice fans 'proud' of The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran as ... (North Wales Live)

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.

The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran admits to 'serious fall' ahead of ... (Virgin Radio)

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's Siva Kaneswaran suffers head injury before Dancing ... (Yorkshire Live)

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.

Meet Siva Kaneswaran: Dancing on Ice 2023 contestant and The ... (Radio Times)

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

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). “Jay has obviously won Strictly Come Dancing so I need that winning attitude. [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. He’s hoping to “make [his] family proud” with his performance – and “hopefully not make a fool" of himself! In comparison, it’s just not as scary any more, all my fears have shrunk.” [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). He’s hoping that his bandmates will be able to watch him perform. [@sivaofficial](https://www.instagram.com/sivaofficial/?hl=en-gb) [contestants](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/dancing-on-ice-2023-line-up/) hoping to impress judges [Oti Mabuse](https://www.radiotimes.com/people/oti-mabuse/), Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will be singer Siva Kaneswaran from The Wanted. [Dancing on Ice](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/dancing-on-ice-season-15-air-date/), with another cohort of celebrities getting their skates on and taking to the rink. [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/)) [Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for £1](https://www.radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription/?utm_term=evergreen-article)

Siva revisits Tom Parker's death by supporting wife Kelsey on ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Siva Kaneswaran supported Tom Parker's wife Kelsey on a difficult and emotional visit to the hospice where The Wanted singer died, in the final episode of ...

Kelsey added: "Tom was the most amazing singer and I used to love listening to him. "I can't even listen to The Wanted songs. I would give anything to listen to him in that studio one last time." The pair revisited The Lavender Room, where Siva recalled Kelsey's mum breaking the news to family and friends that Tom had died. It comes after he paid a difficult and emotional visit to the hospice where Tom passed away at the age of 33, with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer last March. They discussed the overwhelming grief and Siva said: "On the day, I was a mess."