Amber Davies shows off her skating skills as she is seen for the first time training for Dancing On Ice with Simon Proulx-Senecal ahead of new series

Amber Davies was all smiles as she was seen training for the first time for Dancing On Ice alongside her pro partner Simon Proulx-Senecal on Thursday. Gruelling session: Amber Davies, 27, was all smiles as she was seen training for the first time for Dancing On Ice alongside her pro partner Simon Proulx-Senecal, 31, on Thursday Ready for a challenge: The Love Island winner displayed her skating skills ahead of her debut on the ITV show in the new year Beaming: The reality star was all smiles as she appeared to be enjoying the Canadian-born ice dancer's company The former Love Islander bundled up against the chill of the ice rink in a long grey padded coat and sported a light grey beanie. The Welsh actress was even captured practising a gruelling lift move Great pair: Her professional dancing partner supported her through every step Looking good: The former Love Islander bundled up against the chill of the ice rink in a long grey padded coat Bundling up: She sported a light grey beanie as she was put through her paces Look: She teamed the accessory with a black top and black leggings Has she done this before? Happy faces: The A-list cast began their training earlier in October, as light-welterweight champion Ricky, 45, shared a sweet snap of all of them posing up for a group picture - and everyone looked over the moon to began their adventure on the ice rink Easy does it: It comes after reports Holly Willoughby was in 'no rush' to return to work in time for Dancing On Ice 's new series in January The group were filmed inside Adelphi Theatre after watching Back to the Future The Musical where they went backstage to meet the show's stars. Kim's new pal: The Kardashians viewers have been left shocked after the British Love Island star made a surprise cameo on the show Fancy seeing you here: While taking her son on a European soccer tour, the 42-year-old reality star enjoyed watching Back To The Future: The Musical which included Amber Wow: Amber discussed the moment on social media, responding to a fan who tweeted that they 'didn't expect' to see her on their screens Gang: Amber documented the meeting back in March as she shared a picture with Kim and Saint on Instagram Oh dear: Amber was left mortified after realising she had met the fashion icon while wearing 1970s attire, as well as bags under her eyes and a padded suit But she was soon left mortified after realising she had met the fashion icon while wearing 1970s attire, as well as bags under her eyes and a padded suit.