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Dancing On Ice star Sam Aston put on his skates and took to the rink for the first time this week – and it looks like he's already hit his stride.
The 31-year-old English actor made training a family affair as he arrived at Manchester Ice Rink on Friday. Wife Briony Aston and their three children.
He cut a casual figure in a black tracksuit with a zip-up hoodie and jogging bottoms as he headed to the ring with a trainer.
He completed his look with a padded coat and a navy blue and white baseball cap as they entered the building.
However, during her practice, the Coronation Street star seemed to be struggling to move on her skates.
Dancing On Ice star Sam Aston, 31, laced up his skates and took to the ring for the first time this week – and it looks like he's already showing off his speed.
The Coronation Street star was forced to stop and take a breather after stepping into the ring for the first time ahead of the new series in January.
At one point Sam was seen crouching down with his hands on his knees in an attempt to take a quick break.
Despite a rocky start, Sam puts his all into training and soon finds himself skating unaided.
Earlier this month, Sam is best known for his role as the hapless Chesney Brown on Coronation Street Posted as the latest contestant to join the show.
This morning he said: 'I can't say it's something I've always wanted to do. It came, it was the same thing.'
'The press office mentioned it, we went for a chat and I got a real buzz when I went in and experienced it.'
'We went in for a chat and they explain how the show works and they make you stand on the ice for five or 10 minutes to get a basic feel of what you're going to be like, and that's it.'
The soap star – with Sunny, four, Daisy, two and four-month-old Hazel and wife Bryony – appeared in Where the Heart Is and The Bill before landing his signature role as Chesney.
But apart from participating in an episode of All-Star Family Fortunes in 2005, she has rarely appeared on television, as she didn't consider it after starting her career as a child.
The 31-year-old English actor made training a family affair as he arrived at Manchester Ice Rink on Friday with his wife Briony Aston (centre) and their three children.
Sam cut a casual figure in a black tracksuit with a zip-up hoodie and jogging bottoms as he headed to the ring with a trainer.
He completed his look with a padded coat and a blue and white baseball cap
However, during her training, the Coronation Street star appeared to be struggling to get around on her skates.
In a moment Sam bent over and put his hands on his knees, trying to catch a quick break.
The coach offered him a favor and encouraged him to keep going
Despite the rocky start, Sam puts his all into training and soon finds himself skating unaided
He said: 'Coming into the show as a little kid, you don't really think about me being a celebrity or anything like that.
'But I've got kids now and my son is really excited about it.'
A cast member of ITV's flagship soap usually takes part in Dancing on Ice, and Sam will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Lisa George (Beth Tinker), Faye Brooks (Kate Connor), Sally Dinever (Sally Metcalfe) and Ryan Thomas. Jason Grimshaw), who won the competition last year.
He added: 'Anyone at work I've spoken to has done it and it's a great experience and it's really hard and it's tiring and it's hard but it's also brilliant. I'm nervous, but excited.'
Dancing on Ice 2025: Meet the Competitors
Fern McCann
Age: 34
Occupation: Reality TV star
What did they say?: 'I'm really excited, it's going to be a big challenge but I'm excited for the glitz and glamor of the show.'
Sir Steve Redcave
age: 62
profession: Former Olympic rower
What did they say? 'It's like being an athlete again, I've been competing for most of my life.'
Charlie Brooks
Age: 43
Occupation: soap star
What did they say?: 'When I was a kid, I used to go skating with mulled wine at Christmas. I never knew what I was going to look like until I got on the ice. I'm not that strong.'
Anton Ferdinand
Age: 39
Occupation: Football player and pundit
What did they say?: Dance on ice gives me that focus but I do it because my daughter loves dance and performing arts.
Chris Taylor
age: 34
Occupation: Reality star
What did they say?: 'I'm somewhere between completely scared and really excited, and pretty aggressively swinging between the two all day. I haven't started stretching yet, I want to.'
Chelsea Healy
age: 36
Occupation: actress
What did they say?: 'I'm ready, I better go, let's go! I have a bit of a rhythm, but skiing is completely different and I'm excited.
Molly Pierce
Age: 22
Occupation: Reality TV star and model
What did they say?: 'It's going to be fun, I want to challenge myself and I'm up for the challenge.'
Sam Aston
Age: 31
Occupation: soap star
What did they say?: 'Anyone at work I've spoken to has done it and it's a great experience and it's really hard and it's tiring and it's hard but it's also brilliant.'
Josh Jones
Age: 31
Occupation: Comedian
What did they say? 'I don't have any skating experience, I did it once many years ago and I wasn't very good, I was holding onto the rails the whole time, and now we're not together.'
Michaela Strachan
Age: 58
Occupation: Television anchor
What did they say?: 'It's going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on the ice was 14 years ago because I trained as a dancer so I have a bit of balance but I don't know if I'm going to. Be good.'
And Edgar
Age: 34
Career: TOWIE star
What did they say?: 'I'm looking forward to it but the idea of live shows and shows is very real.'
Dame Sarah Story
Age: 46
Career: Paralympian
What did they say?: 'I'm excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport.'
