Uh oh! Dancing On Ice star ALREADY had serious accident during rehearsals

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by Emma Dodds |
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Dancing On Ice 2018 contestant Kem Cetinay has already had a horror smash on the ice in rehearsals whilst training for the show.

Kem, 21, who won this year's Love Island, reportedly smashed his head on the ice after falling during rehearsals - requiring medical attention.

Thankfully, the reality star didn't require any further checking out, and didn't need to be rushed to hospital.

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All the celebrities signed up for Dancing On Ice next year (slider)

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Monty Panesar

Former England international cricketer Monty Panesar is the second sports star to sign up for the show. He said: "This is a great opportunity to keep myself fit and motivated and try a different sport. I'm looking forward to it, it's going to be very exciting."

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Kem Cetinay

Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He's probably hoping he has the same success as he did on** **Love Island!

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Jake Quickenden

Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014, and will surely be a hit with viewers of the show. He said: "I'm terrified. I had my first training session yesterday - I was freezing! Ice is cold! But it was amazing, the coaches are unbelievable. I just feel so lucky that I've been asked to do it."

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Candice Brown

Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show - will she win yet again? She said: "It's nerve-wracking. I start my training today. I take my first steps on the ice later on. My friends call me Bambi on Ice and that's just normal day to day!"

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Max Evans

Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed to appear on the show. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.

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Brooke Vincent

Coronation Street** **actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.

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Cheryl Baker

Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her! She said: "I started training yesterday. It was such huge fun. I've never skated apart from when I was about 12. I am feeling nervous."

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Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said: "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."

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Donna Air

Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited. "It is absolutely terrifying. It's exciting though, it's looking like it's going to be a great series. It's really difficult."

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Perri Shakes-Drayton

British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series. Perri confirmed her appearance in an interview on BBC Radio 1Xtra, saying: "It is an opportunity and I was told in the past I'd never be able to run again and that was not nice to be told."

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Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton is the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said: "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do!"

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Stephanie Waring

Stephanie is the third soap star to sign up to the series after Corrie actors Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton.

Kem told The Sun that it's not the first time he's taken a tumble on the ice: "I have had quite a few falls in training.

"I fell on the ice and cracked my head which was pretty scary but luckily I was checked and all OK."

Thank goodness for that - we wouldn't want any of the contestants being knocked out of the show before it's even begun!

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But poor Kem also revealed that he's been feeling "down" as he was "so behind" the other celebrities.

He told the publication: "My trainer said I was the least natural out of everyone on the show this year.

"All the other contestants have been coming down and watching me and saying they are better than me, too."

Aww, bless him! We can't imagine anything WORSE than an audience watching your failure!

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But the determined lad added that he reckons he's "turned a corner" as he no longer needs help from the "training penguin".

He also added that he's "very excited" about meeting Torvill and Dean, the new judges on the show, as they're childhood heroes of his.

He said: "They are absolute legends and I was a big fans of theirs growing up."

We're liking your enthusiasm, Kem!

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