Patsy Palmer: who is the EastEnders actress set to appear on ITV’s Dancing on Ice 2023?

Dancing on Ice is set to return to our television screens later this month with celebrities gearing up to participate.

Eleven celebrities have been working hard in training ahead of the first live show on Saturday 14 January.

Returning for its 15th season, celebrities will learn new ice skating routines weekly to wow the four judges, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.

The figure skating competition has previously seen winners such as Joe Swash and Ray Quinn, as well as last year’s winner Regan Gascoigne.

Who is Patsy Palmer?

Patsy Palmer is one of the eleven celebrities that has signed up to participate in this year’s Dancing on Ice.

Born Julie Anne Harris, she is now known by her stage name Patsy Palmer.

Patsy was born in Bethnal Green in the East End of London on 26 May 1972.

The 50-year-old attended Globe Primary School and then Haggerston Girls Secondary School.

What is Patsy Palmer known for?

Patsy Palmer is an actress and DJ who is mostly known for her role as Bianca Jackson in BBC’s EastEnders, having appeared in 1221 episodes.

One of Patsy’s first acting roles was Natasha in Grange Hill, where she appeared for 60 episodes.

Over her career Patsy Palmer has been nominated for several awards for her acting, including winning ‘Best Actress’ at the TV Quick/TV Choice Awards, Inside Soap Awards and The British Soap Awards in 2000.

Who is Patsy Palmer married to?

Patsy Palmer is married to her husband Richard Merkell, who is a cab driver.

The couple had been friends for 14 years but after Patsy’s split from her ex-husband Nick Love, Patsy and Richard finally married.

Patsy credits her husband for helping her get through her drug and alcohol addictions when she was in her 20s.

Does Patsy Palmer have any children?

Patsy Palmer has four children, three of which she shares with her husband Richard.

Her eldest son Charley was born in 1992, who she shares with boxer Alfie Rothwell.

In 2000, Patsy gave birth to another son called Fenton.

The actress also has two more children, Emilia born in 2001 and Bertie born in 2010.

Where does Patsy Palmer live?

At the beginning of her marriage to Richard Merkell, Patsy Palmer lived in Brighton with her family.

However in 2014 the couple made the decision to move their family out to Malibu, California on the west coast of America.

The luxurious home features a swimming pool and outdoor living room which gives the family lots of quality time together.

Patsy Palmer regularly shares her life living the American dream on her Instagram, giving her fans a glimpse into family life.

What is Patsy Palmer doing now?

Patsy Palmer has not done any further acting since she left EastEnders in 2019.

In 2020, the former actress set up her business Good & Proper which sells a line of hair oils and also created the Manetra Meditation Method.

The business has nearly 10,000 followers on Instagram and promotes a healthy lifestyle on top of hair care.