Ferne McCann shows off her impressive skating skills as Dan Edgar practises daring lifts during gruelling Dancing On Ice training

Ferne McCann showed off her impressive ice skating skills while Dan Edgar practised some daring lifts ahead of their stint on Dancing On Ice. Ferne McCann showed off her impressive ice skating skills while Dan Edgar practises some daring lifts ahead of their stint on Dancing On Ice The Only Way Is Essex stars as set to battle it out on the rink when the hit ITV show, kicks off in January Speaking to MailOnline at the Pride Of Britain Awards, Ferne lifted the lid on her worries about taking part in the ITV competition. Ferne, 34, who is partnered with Brendyn Hatfield, wrapped up against the chill in a white fleece and black leggings Professional Brendyn was seen lifting her into the air at one point while moving gracefully across the ice Elsewhere, Dan, 34, and his partner Vanessa James Amoros were laser-focused while practicing their routine both on and off the ice The TV personality wore a white quarter zip and black jogging bottoms for another long day of rehearsals Before heading on to the ice he was seen hosting Vanessa into the air on solid ground She leaned back ad threw her arms into the air for one movement Another move saw Vanessa do the slits while being held above Dan's head Dan was deep in concentration while she taught him Once he was comfortable they headed inside to try out the lifts on the ice After he was revealed to be taking part Dan said: 'I'm looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real. No I can't ice skate, I've done the odd Winter Wonderland with Sunday' 'I can ice skate now after my two weeks training are very much underway and it's really fun and it's great to learn a new skill,' Ferne added After he was revealed to be taking part Dan said: 'I'm looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real' 'I like to think I can ice skate a little bit but I'm a terrible dancer so that bit is going to need some work,' he added Vanessa looked incredible in a black one-piece while training In March it was revealed Holly Willoughby has been offered a lucrative deal by ITV bosses to return to host Dancing On Ice next year in a bid to keep her at the channel 'Holly has a real fondness for the show, it really catapulted her career from a children's presenter into grown up television so ITV very much hope that she will agree to the deal.'