Ian 'H' Watkins feeling the pressure over his same-sex Dancing On Ice pairing
Ian "H" Watkins has said he's feeling the pressure ahead of his TV debut on Dancing On Ice as part of the show's first same-sex pairing
The Steps star said he wants to "let the skating speak for itself" and that he is excited about doing something "that has never been done before."
The 43-year-old has told audiences to expect something different and that he hopes to give young people someone to look up to.
Waktins, who will perform with professional skater Matt Evers, said he does not want to be treated any differently to a "traditional" couple.
Watkins has said previously that he auditioned for a TV show but was turned down when he asked to perform in a same-sex couple.
He said: "I did a show a long time ago where it was contestant-based show, and I asked for a male partner and they said no at the time."
"So I am really pleased and I am proud of the network. ITV are literally taking it by the horns and going, 'Yeah, let's celebrate this'.
Watkins will be joined on the 2020 edition of Dancing On Ice by celebrities including businesswoman Caprice Bourret, TV presenter Trisha Goddard, magician Ben Hanlin, former professional footballer Kevin Kilbane and ITV newsreader Lucrezia Millarini