Let's be honest, the real reason the vast majority of us watch sexy shows like Dancing on Ice and Strictly Come Dancing is because we want to see whether the 'platonic' relationships between professional dancer/skater and celebrity blur into something more, well, not platonic. That and the outfits.
It's no secret that said lines have blurred a fair few times on both shows, so naturally, we're watching, for example, Strictly 2024's Pete Wicks and dancing professional Jowita Przystal's emerging chemistry like bloodhounds, and before it's even begun, we've got our eye on Dancing on Ice 2024's Dan Edgar.
Before the TOWIE star even announced Vanessa as his partner, we knew we were going to be obsessed with Dan and his partner – because come on, it's DAN EDGAR. He might not be a pro skater just yet, but he's certainly a pro at shacking up with work colleagues.
And now he's split with Ella Rae Wise and Amber Turner is well and truly out of his life, we can't help but wonder, could sparks fly between him and his partner on the ice? Or some sort of metaphor about heat melting ice.
We best get to know Vanessa before we even start answering that, so here's everything you need to know about the Dancing on Ice newbie...
Who is Dancing on Ice's Vanessa James?
Vanessa is a retired pair skater from Canada who currently works as a professional skater on Dancing on Ice. She is set to return to the rink for the 2025 series.
How old is Dancing on Ice's Vanessa James?
Vanessa was born on 27 September 1987, making her 37.
How long has Vanessa James been a part of Dancing on Ice?
She joined the ice skating show in January 2024 and her first ever celebrity partner was retired British track and field athlete Greg Rutherford. Unfortunately, Greg had to withdraw from the competition on 10 March 2024 due to injury, so she'll no have doubt her eyes on the prize this series.
Who is Vanessa James' Dancing on Ice 2025 partner?
Vanessa's partner for 2025 is none other than TOWIE's Dan Edgar. Dan shared the news on his socials in November 2024, posting a snap of him and Vanessa on the ice together. He wrote, 'Team 👊🏼🩵 Excited to start working with the lovely @vanessa_james_sk8 had our first training session today we’re ready to roll 🫡⛸️ She just needs to teach me how to dance… in general… and then put that into a synchronised routine… on ice 🤷🏻♂️.'
Vanessa replied, 'I am beyond excited to start this adventure with you! 🥳 Day 1 ✅ And what a great day it was! ☺️.'
Who has Vanessa James danced with on Dancing on Ice?
Just Greg Rutherford earlier this year.
Where is Vanessa James from?
Vanessa is from Montreal, Canada.
Is Vanessa from Dancing on Ice in a relationship?
Vanessa married her partner, French Judo champ Jordan Amoros earlier this summer, so her full name is now Vanessa James Amoros.
So, yeah, that's a no to Vanessa to and Dan. Ice shattered.
Is Vanessa James on Instagram?
She sure is. You can follow the skating champ at @vanessa_james_sk8.
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Ben Pulsford is a digital writer for Bauer Media, writing for both Closer online and heatworld. When he's not getting paid to gossip about Big Brother, Love Island, and The Real Housewives of Cheshire, he's storming the London LGBTQ+ scene as drag queen, Beary Poppins. Both Ben and Beary are awaiting an invite to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire for series 18. The budget's not there, but the drama is 💅.