Dancing on Ice 2008 - Michael Underwood and Melanie Lambert provide entertainment

Surprise viewer’s favourite in the opening show of the new series of Dancing on Ice was presenter Michael Underwood.

Michael admitted on Friday’s GMTV that for the second show he was going to attempt something smoother and hopefully romantic, with a much more sensible outfit!

He was seen skating an interesting rotating wheel movement. In the first week Michael entertained the audience and the public at home and it was evident that he was enjoying the challenge of learning to ice skate whilst at the same time not taking himself too seriously.

Michael has the good fortune to be paired with last year’s professional skater winner, Melanie Lambert. Melanie has beaten husband Fred Palascak for the second year running as Fred and his partner Sarah Greene were the first couple to exit the competition after the first skate off.

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