DANCING On Ice star Carley Stenson has exclusively revealed that she is friends with Judge Oti Mabuse off-screen.
Carley, 40, who first rose to fame in 2000 when she played Steph Cunningham on Hollyoaks, is now following in the footsteps of husband Danny Mac.
Carley Stenson at the Dancing On Ice photocall[/caption]
Well, the icy version anyway since Danny appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.
And it’s because of that bond that mom-of-one Carley is “fierce friends” with Dancing On Ice judge Oti.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Carley explained: “Thinking about it, it really gives me a bit [pretends to be sick].”
She added: “I’m really nervous and excited about what Oti is going to say. Because of course she danced with Danny. She is fierce. “
Carley performed for the first time this weekend following in the footsteps of week one artists including Joey Essex, Patsy Palmer and former singer Michelle Heaton.
She then continued: “She’s a fierce friend but she’s already said ‘I’m not going to hold Carls back just because we’re friends’. I’m like, ‘no no’. “
Carley added: “Oti is amazing so I want a full Oti. I’m ready, well no I’m not ready for her!
In October last year, the actress wasted no time training for the show but shocked fans when she fell.
Skating backwards, Carley stumbled before regaining her balance.
Unlike her hubby who came second on Strictly with dance partner Oti, Carley, it seems, would love to be crowned the winner.
Speaking of signing up for the show, she said, “I’m so excited to learn how to dance…on ice.”
She added: “I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.”
But Danny claimed he was glad he didn’t lift The Glitterball trophy “for the sake of his career”.
He said candidly: “I actually think it was probably best for my career that I didn’t win.”
He then added: “I mean, Ore [Oduba] can never walk away from the Strictly Winner thing, even if he did it.
