Before 2005, if anyone had told me that at the age of 41 I would learn to ice skate, I would have laughed my head off. But that's just what I did! Well, both actually....the ice skating together with much fun and laughter. Dancing On Ice

Taking part in Dancing On Ice was one of the highlights of my career so far and has opened up a whole new arena and perspective for me. At first mention of the show, "I had never even put a pair of ice boots near my 'ballet dancers' feet" I dismissed it completely because I thought it was potentially pretty dangerous (which is correct) and beyond my capabilities (which is not totally correct!). Anyway, I played along with the idea for a while, out of all the reality shows around at the time it seemed to be the most appealing. I knew it would be funny and I rather liked the opportunity to show that relatively unknown funny side of me, plus Torvill and Dean were headlining it.

Their reputation was one of such excellence and perfection, I knew they would strive to present a show of quality and craft. I had never even put a pair of ice boots near my 'ballet dancers' feet, but I had a trial session with Karen Barber at a rink in London. I was nervous enough before I arrived but the sight of John Barrowman gliding effortlessly, and may I say a little theatrically, across the ice made me want to hide in a corner and disappear!