The upcoming series of Dancing on Ice is getting closer and closer, with the celebs hard at work in training ahead of the show launching in January.
The line-up of famous faces which includes TOWIE’s Dan Edgar, Love Island star Chris Taylor and EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks was revealed last month and now the first pairing has been announced too after the professional skaters taking part were confirmed.
Vanessa Bauer is returning to the competition after making it to the last three finals and it’s been revealed that she’ll be skating with Love Island All Star Chris this year.
Chris announced the news on Instagram, telling his followers, ‘Bloody DELIGHTED to say me & Vanessa are skating together on @dancingonice 2025 🥳…swipe to see how in sync we are(n’t…yet. I’ll accept 51% responsibility for that 😅).
‘Quivering with excitement to start skating with V-force & learn some sort of grace/decorum (& possibly improve my still quaver like posture 🤷♀️). Message to future Vanessa - I’m sorry. This will make sense in about a week ☺️ (long/short - I’m quite annoying 🤌).’
In the comments section, Vanessa replied, ‘SO SO happy! 🥳 lets get working ⛸️.’
Following the news that she’s paired with Chris, here’s everything you need to know about DOI pro Vanessa Bauer…
Who is Vanessa Bauer?
Vanessa is a professional figure skater, choreographer, dancer and acrobat. She's previously performed on board one of the biggest luxury cruise ships in the world, HMS Harmony Of The Seas, before joining Dancing on Ice in 2018.
How old is Vanessa Bauer?
Born on 23 May 1996, Vanessa is currently 28 years old.
Where is Vanessa Bauer from?
Vanessa is originally from Germany, but she now lives in London.
Who has Vanessa Bauer been paired with on Dancing on Ice?
Vanessa was paired with Jake Quickenden during her first year on Dancing on Ice and they went all the way to the final before being voted as the winners. The following year, Vanessa skated with Wes Nelson and they made it to the final too but finished as runners-up.
In 2020, Vanessa made it to the final once again with Perri Kiely, but they lost out to winner Joe Swash. The year after, Vanessa's partner was Emmerdale actor Joe-Warren Plant, but they were forced to withdraw for the competition. Vanessa then finished as runner-up with Brendan Cole in 2022, before doing the same again with Joey Essex in 2023.
Last year, Vanessa finished in second place once again with Made in Chelsea star Miles Nazaire.
What happened with Vanessa Bauer and Joey Essex?
Vanessa and Joey skated together on the 2023 series of Dancing on Ice and almost immediately sparked rumours they were dating.
The pair appeared to confirm the speculation ahead of the final when he said, 'Me and Vanessa have a great bond, we've always gotten on well with each other since day one.
'It's very special and I think it would be quite nice to see what’s going on in the outside because we're just mainly in the the ice rink to be honest. We’re taking it day by day. We've got the final ahead of us all of our focus is definitely on the final.'
However, just a month after the show finished, the pair split. At the time, a source told MailOnline, 'Joey absolutely loved his time performing with Vanessa on Dancing On Ice – he will treasure those memories forever. But for now, he's focussing on work opportunities and beginning a new chapter in Dubai.
'He's definitely single and while Vanessa means a lot to him because of the experience they shared on the show, they're just friends now.'
Who is Vanessa Bauer dating?
Vanessa is thought to be single after splitting from businessman boyfriend Dan Underwood over the summer. They dated for nine months, but drifted apart according to reports.
A source told The Sun, 'Vanessa and Dan are still on good terms and are friends, but their job takes them to different parts of the world and they have struggled with the distance.
'They realised they better off as friends for now, but still have a lot of love and respect for each other. Vanessa is busy with her career and is focusing on herself and her acting right now.'
What is Vanessa Bauer's Instagram?
You can find Vanessa on Instagram at @vanessabauer_skates.