A DANCING On Ice newbie has revealed her secret heartbreak prior to her debut on the ITV series.
It came as they re-located back to the UK and their native Doncaster, after spending the past few years living in Canada.
Skating pro Molly Lanaghan, 26, returned to home turf after 10 years when she bagged a spot in Dancing On Ice’s professional line-up for 2025.
She has been paired with Coronation Street favourite Sam Aston, 31 – whose early time in the series was marred by a horror injury.
He admitted he was “proper buzzing” when the pair were partnered up – and their friendship has been a source of distraction for Molly after a spot of personal turmoil.
She split from her boyfriend and professional partner Dmitre Razgulajevs in January 2024.
In a chat with The Mirror, she opened up on the aftermath and said: “My last relationship was with my last skating partner.
“That was a long seven-year relationship and when we finished skating together, we ended our relationship.
“I’m out of that and now in the show – I just wanted to focus on it and live in the moment.
“I’m really lucky that I can focus on myself right now.”
The relationship breakdown came at the same time as she moved her life back to the UK.
She added to the publication: “In October when training for the series started, I moved back.
“It’s nice to be back home.
“I met Sam’s wife and kids. They’re lovely.
“We’ve had Sunday dinners together and I also met some of his siblings. He is one of nine – he has a big family!”
SHOW HORROR
Dancing On Ice 2025 pairings
Here's the 12 celebs taking part in 2025 - along with their professional partner.
Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford
Chris Taylor and Vanessa Bauer
Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton
Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty
Dan Edgar and Vanessa James
Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt
Sam Aston and Molly Lanaghan
Josh Jones and Tippy Packard
Here’s who has left the show so far:
Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden
Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield
Chelsee Healey and Andy Buchanan
Sarah Storey revealed she had quit on December 6, 2024. The Paralympian was partnered with Sylvain Longchambon.
Yet it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Molly and Sam on the nail-biting ITV series.
After one routine to The Who classic Baba O’Riley, which scored 29 points, host Stephen Mulhern revealed Sam was far from 100 percent.
He explained that the actor had an accident in rehearsals that saw his shoulder dislocate and it needed help to pop back in.
One viewer wrote: “Sam is brilliant!
“Despite the stumble and the accident before tonight’s performance he still carried and didn’t give up. Well done Sam.”
