I'll judge it on the skating too - but Samia's coming across like a girl who is easily swayed when she sees a new pretty thing...

Afternoon trivia time! Which one of this year's contestants starred in a school production of 101 Dalmatians on ice when they were just five years old?

  unfair advantage ??  

I will try and remember to post the answer later when they post it

Edited to add answer

Itwas indeed Pamela Anderson who began her ice career at the age of five, while at school in Canada.

The stars of Dancing On Ice have squeezed themselves into Lycra and covered themselves in sequins to show off their outfits at the launch of the show. 

Pamela Anderson showed off her shape in a baby pink dress that boasted a plunging neckline to ensure her curves were on show. 

The 45-year-old teamed the dress with a pair of see-through heels and her signature blonde hair flowing down around her shoulders.

The Baywatch star smiled for the cameras as she showed off her new skating costume ahead of the first show on Sunday. 

Pamela wasn't the only to show of her ice rink-ready style all the other contestants had their costumes on ready for the photo call at the Southbank studios in London. 

Former Towie star Lauren Goodger competed for attention and showed off her shape in a bright aqua number that boasted sequins and tassels.

The leotard cut extremely high across the reality stars hips and she teamed the garment with a pair of peep-toe heels. 

Lauren hide her arms in long sleeves and had her long brown hair down around her shoulders. 

Anthea Turner was dressed in a hot pink number for the launch with a plunging neckline and a short skirt.

A twirl for Tweddle: Olympic gymnast Beth showed off her toned shape in a daring cut-away number 

The girls appeared on This Morning earlier in the day, along with the other contestants on the show. 

Pamela revealed that she had not skated in weeks because she was in Hawaii. 

She explained: 'I was in Hawaii i couldn't find a rink!’ 

'When I was five I skated a little bit, I have to redeem myself. As a Canadian you have to learn how to skate.

Sheer delight: Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie looked lovely in yellow

'I couldn't stand up in October'.

Lauren revealed that she loved getting dressed up for the show, particularly wearing so much make-up. 

Ruth Langsford asked her: 'You're going to love all the glamour?'

Macho men: Former Rugby star Gareth Thomas and X Factor winner Shayne Ward flex their muscles

He's going to pack a punch: Olympic boxer Luke Campbell clenches his fist as he sizes up the competition

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After weeks of training, we finally got a preview of the results of this year's celebrity contestants' hard work, as they skated their hearts out in the dress rehearsals.

So while our ice hopefuls are biting their nails backstage, take a sneak peek at what you can expect to see on the first live show by checking out the pictures above...

Shayne looks deep in concentration as he takes partner Maria for a spin

Okay Matt, we're impressed! The former Eastenders actor proves he's come a long way from Albert Square as he lifts skating partner Brianne like a pro

Samia and Sylvain coordinate their colours for rehearsals, but if the Corrie actress has her way, she'll be wearing yellow when it comes to her live performances: she believes it's her lucky colour

Pamela has steered away from the ice since she was a child (after an embarassing fall in a school play!), but we would never have known: it looks like she's been in the rink for years!

Keith's dancing partner Olga Sharutenko looked proud of her protege as they practised their routine ready for their first live TV ice dance of the series

Dancing On Ice Sunday 6.15pm ITV 

And we're back! Dancing on Ice 2013 kicks off tonight with a brand new batch of 12 hopeful celebrity contestants all raring to get in the rink. They've clocked hours and hours of training time and rehearsals, and now is the moment they put their new skating skills to the test in front of the judges in the first live show.

Tune in tonight, 6th January at 6.15pm on ITV1 to find out who's fantastic and who's a flop on the ice - and until then, flick through the pictures about to preview what kind of stunts you can expect to see this evening...

Samia and Sylvain's lift got a thumbs up from us in rehearsals - but can it earn one from the judges?

Anthea beams as she finishes a successful run-through of her first routine. Let's see if it goes so well tonight..

Beth and skating pro partner Daniel bow out after their rehearsal performance, as Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean look on in the background. Did they wow the skating legends? Find out as they skate live tonight!

Robin, Karen, Jason and new girl Ashley get ready to fix their critical eyes on this year's contestants...

Pamela and Matt are having fun in the dry run, but will they be so relaxed when they're live on TV? Find out tonight at 6.15pm, ITV1!

Evening Skaters.... here we go again

Anybody watching? Evening all

hi everybody

Hi Baz, two reality shows on one night...yaaaaaaaaay

Ros

*glides in*

*falls on arse*

evening all 

 Four with CDWM and Hotel. Evening Kaytee Did you sort out that question??

Hi Kaffy and Ros *picks Kaffy off ice*

Oh.. Anthea  

Evening all 

thanks Baz  

Evening Kaffers

Oooooooooh Daniels got Beth ...........could be a winning combination.

Hi kaytee

Hi Soozy

Hi kaffy bazzy and soozy

I sent you a reply just a minute ago Baz...thanks xxx

I notice chris deans GF is on the panel

Evening  

I used to love Matt Evers until last year when he got all precious over that tiny cut to his head 

don't know who I'm routing for this year 

Baz, Kaytee, Ros, Soozy 

Evening skatersBlimey I actually know who most of these are! A few of them are looking pretty darn good for week 1

Christine looks anorexic

Awwwwwwww - wish Holly was still doing it - don't like Beaky.

always one.. hi Pengles 

Jeeez, look at skinny Minnie Bleakley

two... hi supes 

Glad to see Karen back on the panel

I'm watching but also mutilating a fillet of beef; multitasker me! 

Joe Pascale to win! 

Supes and Pengy

karen barber

I was thinking that too

Skeletor

Glad Karen is judging again. She was a bit obsolete the last couple of years.

Can't stand Jason ......would rather have Louis back.