Patsy Palmer

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Dancing On Ice: Patsy Palmer says turning 50 gave her courage to ... (Metro)

Patsy – who is skating with show legend Matt Evers – has revealed that hitting the big 5-0 motivated her to start saying yes to more things. Speaking on The One ...

So when you’re moving around, it can be dangerous. ‘It keeps you completely in the moment, very hard not to be because, you know, you can be standing… [the first star announced for the line-up of Dancing On Ice 2023,](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/03/dancing-on-ice-2023-patsy-palmer-announced-as-first-contestant-17491941/) with the likes of The Wanted’s [Siva Kaneswaran](https://metro.co.uk/tag/siva-kaneswaran/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1), [Joey Essex](https://metro.co.uk/tag/joey-essex/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK2), and drag queen [The Vivienne](https://metro.co.uk/tag/the-vivienne/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK3) joining her. Matt – who has appeared on the show since the beginning, for all 15 series – then laughed when asked how Patsy compares to previous partners Gemma Collins and Pamela Anderson. [The One Show](https://metro.co.uk/tag/the-one-show/) after sailing through the first week on the public vote, she said of her age: ‘It was such a shock, I can’t believe it,’ adding that it didn’t feel ‘real’ when she woke up on her 50th birthday. [Patsy Palmer](https://metro.co.uk/tag/patsy-palmer/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) reckons turning 50 has given her a new lease of life – and it even pushed her out of her comfort zone with Dancing On Ice.

Dancing on Ice's Patsy Palmer floors fans as real age exposed ... (Daily Star)

Ex-EastEnders star Patsy Palmer looked a far cry from her soap character Bianca Butcher as she wowed BBC viewers on The One Show by showing off her ...

Keep going!!!" "Treat your life like skating. One tweeted: "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." Natural beauty." A second added: "#TheOneShow Can't believe @patsypalmerxvis 50? Patsy went on to reveal how much she was enjoying her skating experience so far and intends to carry on her hobby after the show.

BBC The One Show fans can't believe EastEnders icon Patsy ... (MyLondon)

The One viewers have been left shocked after Patsy Palmer mentioned her age during tonight's episode (Friday, January 20). The actress, who is famed for ...

Patsy Palmer is 50....looks more like 25." [EastEnders](https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/eastenders), is currently starring on ITV's [Dancing on Ice](https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/dancing-on-ice). Natural beauty."

EastEnders fans spot big clue Patsy Palmer is returning to BBC soap ... (Birmingham Live)

The star is back in the country to film Dancing on Ice and was questioned about a possible returns to EastEnders as she appeared on The One Show.

She was questioned about a possible return to the long-running soap as she appeared on the [BBC](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/bbc) magazine-style show with her professional ice-skating partner Matt Evers on Friday night (January 20). Patsy stayed silent on the topic as a gutted Roman said: "Ohhhh, we were so close to getting an insight!" But fans think Patsy's silence and awkwardness over the question speaks volumes. Patsy looked flustered as she began 'Well', before turning to partner Matt for support. The actress, who played iconic character Bianca Jackson for years, is now a wellness coach and DJ in California. [EastEnders](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/eastenders) fans reckon Patsy Palmer is returning to the BBC soap after a 'clue' in her interview on [The One Show](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/the-one-show).

The One Show fans in disbelief over Patsy Palmer's age as host ... (Manchester Evening News)

EastEnders icon Patsy Palmer, who played the BBC soap's fiesty Bianca Jackson, was one of the celebrity competitors making their debut on the ice paired with ...

Patsy reprised the role again for a short stint in 2019 and hasn't returned to the show since. Patsy starred in EastEnders from 1993 to 1999 after leaving to spend more time with her family and concentrate on other projects. Patsy set up her own popular club night, GODMUTHAS, at Malibu's Soho House, where she takes to the decks. At just six years old, Patsy made her stage debut appearing in a West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. It there that Julie discovered there was another accomplished actress with the name Julie Harris, so she wanted to change her name. Patsy, who was born with the name Julie Harris, began her acting career early after her mum, Pat Harris, spotted her talent and encouraged her to go to Anna Scher's Theatre school in London. Her career really took off when she joined the cast of BBC's EastEnders back in 1993. And she added: "It's a weird age to turn when you feel 25." She's also played at many private parties in Malibu, LA and in clubs in Ibiza and Beverly Hills. EastEnders icon Patsy Palmer, who played the BBC soap's fiesty Bianca Jackson, was one of the celebrity competitors making their debut on the ice paired with Matt Evers. @Antondub said: "#TheOneShow Patsy Palmer is 50....looks more like 25 #BBC1." Over on Twitter fans couldn't believe what they were hearing.

Patsy Palmer's youthful look distracts The One Show fans as they ... (Daily Express)

Patsy Palmer caused a stir last weekend when she made her Dancing on Ice debut.

“I wasn’t thinking, ‘Oh I’m 50 I want to do Dancing On Ice’. Keeping her cards close to her chest, she replied: “We have a job to do currently on Sunday…so.” However, as the professional skater praised the [EastEnders](/latest/eastenders) star, [BBC](/latest/bbc) viewers couldn’t keep their eyes off of Patsy’s youthful appearance. “I can’t believe you’re 50,” Alex interrupted as Patsy agreed: “I can’t believe it either. Alex asked: “So you decided you’re going to do Dancing On Ice because they’ve been asking for a while?” As Patsy opened up on her decision to sign up to the competition, Alex asked: “You were saying that turning 50 was the big motivator?”

Dancing on Ice's Patsy Palmer's stunning £300 dress fans want to ... (MyLondon)

Patsy Palmer looked stunning as she wore a £313 dress fans are desperate to buy on The One Show. The EastEnders legend enjoyed a night out on the edge of ...

Looking amazing in her rainbow of sequins she dances around to the music, waving the hem of her dress around. Last night, January 20, [she appeared](https://www.mylondon.news/news/tv/bbc-one-show-fans-cant-26035729) on [BBC](https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/bbc)'s The One Show before enjoying a dance in a popular restaurant on the Essex/London border. While many fans couldn't believe how young she looks, many also rushed to find the details of her dress. Great to see you in the UK." Patsy Palmer looked stunning as she wore a £313 dress fans are desperate to buy on The One Show. Strikingly, Patsy's dress consists of multi-coloured sequins for the ultimate shimmering effect.