Famous for playing David Metcalfe in Emmerdale, Matthew Wolfenden got 28 points out of a possible 30 on Sunday's show after impressing the judging panel with his impressive ice skills. Due to filming schedules, he won't perform at every location, but fans at Birmingham's NIA will get to see him skate live.
Coronation Street's Andy Whyment - who is best-known for playing Kirk Sutherland - has continued to use his natural comedic skills, which won him a British Soap Award in 2003 for Best Comedy Performance, has been confirmed as appearing on the tour. Proving a favourite with TV audiences and judges alike, Andy is set to make a great addition to the star-studded and exciting live shows.
Both soap stars join fellow contestants Chico and Heidi Range, in addition to reigning champion Sam Attwater, on the tour line-up.
The celebrities will all be trained and choreographed by Torvill & Dean, who will also perform exclusive routines whilst at the NIA. During each performance, the audience will get to vote for their favourite celebrity skater. Using the same format as the hit ITV1 show, spectators can use their mobile phones to text vote for their favourite celebrity. Audience votes will then be added to scores from the judges to decide the overall celebrity winner. The winning couple then take to the ice for a magical finale performance. As with previous tours, all profits from text voting will go to charity. An impressive £106,475 has been raised to date and has been donated to the Royal London Society For The Blind and Demelza Hospice Care for Children.
Tickets are on sale now, priced between £32.50 - £67.50 (plus booking and transaction fees, and are available from The Ticket Factory: www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.
To find out more, visit www.thenia.co.uk.
