FERNE McCann fought back tears as daughter Sunday watched her make her Dancing on Ice debut.
Sunday night saw the return of the ITV skating show, with a whole new batch of celebrities ready to take to the ice.
Former Towie star Ferne, 34, was the second star of the night to perform.
She skated with her pro partner Brendyn Hatfield to Lily Allen‘s song, Somewhere Only We Know.
Ferne made it through without any trips or stumbles and the panel praised her debut, scoring her a respectable 26.5.
But as they spoke, host Stephen Mulhern noted that Ferne was emotional and fighting back tears.
She said: “I feel really emotional, I’ve got tiny tears. I’m just so happy, I really enjoyed it.”
Ferne admitted she was struggling to keep it together before Stephen pointed out her daughter Sunday, six, was in the audience watching.
She replied: “I was trying not to look at her because I think that was making me well up even more.
“Aww I’m fighting back the tears I’m so happy.”
Viewers were impressed by her debut, with one writing on X: “Ferne’s routine was beautiful.”
Another added: “It was a beautiful skate but it’s always the female contestants that cling to their partners. I know it’s only the first week, but Ferne needs to let go of Brendyn.”
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Ahead of the series launch, Ferne spoke about how training for the show had transformed her body.
Speaking to The Sun, Ferne said: “You’re constantly in this little squat position, so everyone talks about the ice skating bum!
“There was one point where we filmed one of our tricks, and I was like, hang on a minute, like zoomed in on my booty.
“Like, whoa, wait a minute, it’s like a shelf! I’m giving Kim Kardashian a run for her money!”
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Here’s who has left the show so far:
Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton – couple were sixth to be booted off
Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford – EastEnders star loses out in the skate-off
Chris Taylor and Robin Johnstone – after Robin replaced injured pro Vanessa Bauer, the couple were the first to be eliminated after the return of the skate-off
Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden – third to be voted off
Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield – second pairing to be voted off
Josh Jones and Tippy Packard – quits show after injury during rehearsals
Chelsee Healey and Andy Buchanan – first to be eliminated
Sarah Storey revealed she had quit on December 6, 2024. The Paralympian was partnered with Sylvain Longchambon.
Dancing on Ice airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.