Jason Donovan braves chill as he snaps selfies riding to Dancing on Ice training session

Say cheese! Jason Donovan braves the chill as he snaps selfies on his bike while riding to a Dancing on Ice training session

He’s set to compete on the 2021 season of ITV’s Dancing On Ice.  

And former Neighbours star Jason Donovan, 52, rugged up as he braved the morning chill to head to a training session for the hit show on Tuesday. 

Australian-born Jason, who was confirmed to be on the show last month, got in some incremental exercise by riding his bike to the ice rink.  

Time for a warm up! Jason Donovan, 52, (pictured) rugged up as he braved the morning chill to ride his push bike to a Dancing on Ice training session in London on Tuesday

The former soap star looked focused and ready for a possible win as he rode the black mountain bike through the city. 

The actor, who only just overcame a painful looking cut after an accident at training, later snapped selfies and vlogged on his iPhone during the ride. 

Jason kept it casual for the outing by wearing a black puffer jacket, black compression pants and a pair of shorts on the ride. 

Rugged-up! Jason kept it casual for the ride by wearing a black puffer jacket, black compression pants and a pair of shorts on the ride

Rugged-up! Jason kept it casual for the ride by wearing a black puffer jacket, black compression pants and a pair of shorts on the ride

He finished his look with a pair of scruffy beige trainers and carried his belongings in a black backpack.  

Ahead of the premiere of the hit show early next year, Jason, who previously took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2011, admitted he is well aware the ice is ‘not that forgiving’.

Speaking to Dancing on Ice co-hosts Phil Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning in October, he said: ‘I think it’s a little bit different than Strictly because that’s really defined by the moves that you do.

Say cheese! Jason was spotted taking selfies while on his bike

Say cheese! Jason was spotted taking selfies while on his bike

Working his angles! The actor looked like he was trying to get the perfect shot on his bike

Working his angles! The actor looked like he was trying to get the perfect shot on his bike 

‘Skating is very much the flow and the rhythm of being on the ice. Let’s be honest, ice is not that forgiving, and I am 52. I know I look pretty good for it, but that could all change.’

When Phil joked that Jason would’ve been ‘unlikely to smash [his] teeth in’ on Strictly like he possibly could on Dancing on Ice, the actor said: ‘Thanks for that, Phil. That’s a load of encouragement for me.’

He added: ‘I’ve done a little bit of skating in my youth in Australia, surprisingly, in the heat of an Australian summer. I’ve surfed, I’ve skied a lot. I guess you bring a little bit of that sort of confidence.’

Confirmed: Skating is very much the flow and the rhythm of being on the ice. Let's be honest, ice is not that forgiving, and I am 52. I know I look pretty good for it, but that could all change,' Jason said of the Dancing On Ice challenge

Confirmed: Skating is very much the flow and the rhythm of being on the ice. Let’s be honest, ice is not that forgiving, and I am 52. I know I look pretty good for it, but that could all change,’ Jason said of the Dancing On Ice challenge

‘Doing that in front of five, six, or seven million people is probably a little bit of a difference. To be able to learn a skill and spend some time focused is quite exciting, and I’m looking forward to seeing you guys.’

Jason will be joined on the ice a number of the other confirmed stars including Billie Faiers, Rebekah Vardy and Myleene Klass. 

Phillip and Holly will once again return to present the show and the expert panel of Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean, John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo will all resume their roles as judges.

Nostalgic: In 1988, 20million British viewers tuned in to watch Jason Donovan's Scott marry Kylie Minogue's Charlene on Neighbours (pictured)

Nostalgic: In 1988, 20million British viewers tuned in to watch Jason Donovan’s Scott marry Kylie Minogue’s Charlene on Neighbours (pictured)

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