Here’s a summary of the pairings and some notable moments from the event:
Pairings:
- Lacey Turner & Vito Coppola
- Dani Dyer & Nikita Kuzmin
- Chris Appleton & Amy Dowden
- Delta Goodrem & Kai Widdrington
- Cach Mercer & Maddie Ingoldsby
- Will Best & Dianne Buswell
- Dame Sarah Storey & Julian Caillon
- Jaime Winstone & Carlos Gu
- Bethany Antonia & Nancy Xu
- Shaun Wright-Phillips & Alexis Warr
- Graeme Hall & Lauren Oakley
- Lawrence Robb & Jowita Przystał
- Tabby Stoecker & Mark Karmalita
- John Nellis & Katya Jones
- Melanie Walters & Aljaž Škorjanec
Notable Moments:
- Dani Dyer, returning after a previous injury, expressed her excitement, while her partner Nikita Kuzmin shared his joy.
- Bethany Antonia highlighted the significance of former competitors Nicola Adams and Katya Jones in her journey.
- Karen Carney, the reigning champion, performed a nostalgic routine alongside Carlos Gu, reflecting on her experience.
The event marks the start of a competitive season, with all pairs looking forward to the challenges ahead!