Faye Brookes shows off her flexibility after it’s announced she will join Dancing On Ice

She was announced as part of the Dancing On Ice 2021 line-up earlier this week. 

And Faye Brookes made sure she’s in with a good fighting chance ahead of the series as she headed to a boxing session in Manchester on Friday.

The former Coronation Street actress, 33, showed off her impressive flexibility as she did a number of leg kicks during a Charlotte Thorne fitness class. 

Faye flashed a hint of her toned abs in a black crop top which she teamed with a Calvin Klein sports bra. 

Her leggings, meanwhile, came complete with racy sheer panels which teased a hint of her toned legs. 

Faye tied her long brunette hair in a low ponytail and accessorised her sportswear with diamond earrings.   

After warming up, the actress put her all into the workout as she did a series of left and right hand jabs, before working on hooks. 

She then showed off her core and lower body strength as she got down on the floor and held a high plank and did a set of glute bridges.   

Joining her in the class was former Geordie Shore star, Holly Hagan.  

The television personality, 28, caught the eye in bright pink leggings which hugged her peachy derriere. 

Holly also showed off her washboard abs in a long sleeved black crop top. 

She opted for style over practically by styling her hair in a half up bunches do.  

Holly, who is training to be a nutritionist following her Geordie Shore fame, was put through her paces and grimaced as she did floor work.  

The class comes two days after it was announced Faye will start on Dancing On Ice. 

She will join Jason Donovan, Denise Van Outen, Myleene Klass and Joe-Warren Plant as competitors on the ice rink. 

Faye confirmed her involvement in the show during Thursday’s edition of Lorraine.

Looking ahead to the show, which launches in January, Faye said: ‘I’m so excited! We had to review the basic, we were filmed too. 

‘The producers get to know you and this is the first time I think people are just going to see me, not being a character… Just being me – Faye!’   

The official Dancing On Ice Instagram also confirmed the news and added a statement from the actress, which said: ‘I’m a trained dancer, but attempting to put something I already know very well on skates is quite scary!’ 

During her interview, Faye also admitted that she already has a ‘little’ experience as her father used to play ice hockey.

She confessed: ‘I have a little, I might be Bambi but my dad used to play ice hockey so we did that often. There were no official lessons but we had fun as a weekend activity.’  

She said: ‘Ice skating is an Olympic sport, but I’m up for the challenge. Having Joe by my side training has just been the cherry on the cake.’

Faye also revealed that she will be asking for advice from former Coronation Street co-star Brooke Vincent who appeared on Dancing On Ice in 2018.

She joked: ‘As soon as this interview is over I can contact them but I’ve obviously had to keep this to myself. It’s the biggest secret I’ve kept in my life! 

‘I saw Brooke yesterday and I was desperate to tell her but I thought one more day and I’ll be able to. She’ll be my first text message after I’ve finished this interview.’