I was on Dancing On Ice and here is the ‘most random’ bit of advice I give to the stars this year, says Andrea McLean

ANDREA McLean has shared her “most random” bit of advice to the celebrities taking part in Dancing On Ice this year.

The 53-year-old took part in the ITV competition in 2006.

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Andrea was paired with pro skater Doug Webster in the first ever series of the show – and were third to leave the competition.

Having done it all before, the former Loose Women star has picked out her top tip for this year’s line-up to follow.

Speaking to The Sun at Disney100 Debut event, Nicole said: “My biggest tip is start squatting now! Start squatting and doing lunges now!

“Because you will spend the next however many months in a squat position and your thighs and your bottom will be so sore because it is something you never think about with ice skating – you spend the whole time in this weird position!

“Do wall sits! Do lots of them!

“It’s the most random bit of advice but it’s helpful.”

Dancing On Ice returns to our screens this Sunday.

The celebrities taking part this year include Michelle Heaton, Carly Stenson, Darren Harriot, Joey Essex, The Vivienne, Mollie Gallagher, Nile Wilson, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, John Fashanu and Patsy Palmer.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will be returning as presenters of the ITV show.

Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo and Torvill and Dean will be on the judging panel.

• Dancing On Ice returns this weekend on ITV

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