He’s set to appear on Dancing On Ice when the new series launches this Sunday.
And Brendan Cole, 45, was seen getting very close to his skating partner Vanessa Bauer, 25, as they rehearsed on Saturday.
The pair were seen gazing into one another’s eyes as they practiced their romantic routine to James Arthur’s 2016 song Say You Won’t Let Go.
Cosying up: Brendan Cole, 45, was seen getting very close to his skating partner Vanessa Bauer, 25, as they rehearsed for Dancing On Ice on Saturday
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan skated with his arms around Vanessa as they travelled across the ice.
Clad in sportswear, the pair appeared in the moment as they rehearsed the routine. The steamy performance will catch the attention of viewers this weekend when they make their debut on the new series.
They are already the favourites to win the show despite the first episode having not aired yet.
Born to perform: Former Strictly professional Brendan skated with his arms around Vanessa as they practiced their romantic routine to James Arthur’s 2016 song Say You Won’t Let Go
However, while he’s an experienced dancer, Brendan has admitted he found DOI rehearsals tough from the start, with the star previously falling on the ice and suffering a concussion.
Brendan confessed he was ’embarrassed’ when he was sent crashing onto the rink during his first day on the ice in October.
Speaking to Ranvir Singh on Friday’s Lorraine, he said: ‘I’m really good, we do fall every single day, I think I’ve seen Vanessa do it once, and the worst thing to do is fall on the same bruise twice.
Ready to dance: The steamy dance routine will catch the attention of viewers this weekend when they make their debut on the new series on Sunday
‘I did concuss myself on my first day in October before I met vanessa which I was embarrassed about, but it’s why Dancing on Ice is so exciting. I thought lifts would be easy but not on the blades.’
Brendan added that given his performing experience, he thought he’d be prepared to take to the ice, but has still found training to be a challenge.
He told Ranvir: ‘I was hoping it would be slightly better as I don’t suffer with nerves too much, the lights and the studio are making the heart go, with two days left but I’m excited after three months of training.’
Oops! Brendan recently revealed he suffered concussion after suffering a nasty fall on his first day of training
Currently, Brendan has been tipped as the favourite to win the show, with odds of 3-1 according to Coral.
Regan Gascoigne is the 4-1 second favourite with the show starting this weekend, with Liberty Poole and Kimberley Wyatt as joint third at 5-1.
Brendan will take to the ice with veteran pro Vanessa, who was previously crowned series champion with Jake Quickenden, and he admitted they’re definitely on the same wavelength when it comes to their competitive nature.
He added: ‘I have seen Vanessa’s track record and that’s why I’m so delighted to be partnered with her, I like her drive and passion for what she does, her art, as a choreographer.
‘I like to have my say too which she’s learning quickly. We want to be really amazing on the first week, there will be mistakes and build on it.’
Exciting: The dancer will take to the ice with veteran pro Vanessa, who was previously crowned series champion with Jake Quickenden
Brendan also hit back at criticism from fans claiming he has an unfair advantage thanks to his dance background, while praising the appointment of his former Strictly co-star Oti Mabuse as a judge.
He added: ‘Obviously there are people that have said its not fair that I’m a dancer but there are other dancers on the show, Oti is a great friend of mine and shes such an amazing person to have on the panel.’
Set to compete on the new series of Dancing On Ice are Love Islander Liberty Poole, 21, BMX Olympic silver medalist Kye Whyte, 22, Paul Gascoigne’s son Regan Gascoigne, 25, The Vamps’ Connor Ball, 25, rugby star Ben Foden, 36, and Paralympian Stef Reid, 37.
Other celebrities taking part include presenter Ria Hebden, 38, pop star and actress Kimberly Wyatt, 39, professional dancer Brendan Cole, 45, and Happy Mondays dancer Bez, 57.
The new series of Dancing on Ice starts on Sunday January 16th at 6.30pm on ITV.
Coming soon: Dancing on Ice starts on Sunday January 16th at 6.30pm on ITV
Dancing On Ice 2022: Who are the celebrities?
KYE WHYTE
Age: 22
Profession: Olympics BMX rider
Kye says: ‘I’d love to see if I can make the final because I’m very competitive.’
RACHEL STEVENS
Age: 43
Profession: Singer
Rachel says: ‘It now feels really real, this is really happening. I’m so excited, obviously really nervous.’
LIBERTY POOLE
Age: 22
Profession: Love Island star
Liberty says: ‘I ice skate as a hobby sometimes so I can get around the rink but I can’t do any tricks’
STEF REID
Age: 36
Profession: Paralympian
Stef says: ‘I’m going to be a contestant on Dancing on Ice and it’s a little bit scary but I cannot wait!’
REGAN GASCOIGNE
Age: 26
Profession: Singer
Regan says: ‘I love dancing but it’s the skill of this. I’ve always wanted to do it. Always! Ever since I was a kid!’
KIMBERLY WYATT
Age: 39
Profession: Pussycat Dolls singer
Kimberly says: ‘I’m just excited to see what I can do on there. I’m up for a challenge!’
BRENDAN COLE
Age: 45
Profession: Dancer
Brendan says: ‘I’ve known I’d be doing the show for quite some time and I want to get started, I’m so excited to be on the show.’
BEN FODEN
Age: 36
Profession: Rugby player
Ben says: ‘I like the idea of learning a new sport and a new skill. I’m quite competitive as well.’
SALLY DYNEVOR
Age: 58
Profession: Coronation Street actress
Sally says: ‘This is a massive challenge. I’m so scared! I’ve just got to take every opportunity I get.’
BEZ
Age: 57
Profession: Happy Mondays
Bez says: ‘I’m always up for a challenge and am already in training on the ice.’
RIA HEBDEN
Age: 36
Profession: Presenter
Ria says: ‘It will be brilliant to learn a new scary skill.’
CONNOR BALL
Age: 25
Profession: The Vamps bassist
Connor says: ‘I’m excited obviously but I’m really nervous. I’m quite clumsy, accident prone.’
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