Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden, who won this year’s series of TV’s Dancing On Ice, is lacing up his skates in preparation for the live tour.

Matthew, from Norwood Green, joins fellow contestants Jorgie Porter, Chico, Chemmy Alcott, Jennifer Ellison, Andy Whyment, Heidi Range, and Sam Attwater on the Dancing On Ice tour starting at Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on April 24.

Matthew, who plays David Metcalfe in Emmerdale, skated to victory with his skating partner Nina Ulanova, receiving some of the highest scores in this year’s series.