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Who is Dancing on Ice pro Robin Johnstone?

ROBIN Johnstone is a familiar face in the Dancing on Ice rink.

The star danced with the likes of Gareth Thomas and Joe Pasquale in her 2013 and 2014 appearances on the show - and she's back as a pro partner this time round.

Robin is a professional ice dancer hailing from Canada.
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Robin is a professional ice dancer hailing from Canada.

Who is Robin Johnstone?

Robin is a professional ice dancer bailing from Canada.

Born in Steinbach, Manitoba, Robin has been skating since she was two-years-old, and decided to go pro when she turned 20.

She first worked with Toronto Ice Theater, Paramount Canada's Wonderland and Paramount Kings Island.

Robin then joined Disney on Ice, which was a great achievement for the avid Disney fan.

Robin has played Mulan, Jane from Tarzan and Princess Jasmine in Disney On Ice shows
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Robin has played Mulan, Jane from Tarzan and Princess Jasmine in Disney On Ice showsCredit: Instagram

She has played Mulan, Jane from Tarzan and Princess Jasmine during her shows with the company.

She has also performed as part of Cirque du Soleil and Holiday on Ice casts.

Robin danced with Rufus Hound in 2021
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Robin danced with Rufus Hound in 2021Credit: ITV

Is she married?

Yes, Robin Johnstone is married to fellow skater Andy Buchanan - and has been for 13 years.

The pair first met in the rink, when they were both working at Disney on Ice.

They both starred in a show called Jungle Adventures in 2000, in which Robin played Jane, and Andy skated as Simba.

The pair married and began their double act, skating together as Jasmine and Aladdin and starring together in acro-skating circus show Crystal.

Robin Johnstone is married to fellow skater Andy Buchanan
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Robin Johnstone is married to fellow skater Andy BuchananCredit: Instagram

When did she join Dancing on Ice?

First appearing on Dancing on Ice back in 2013 and 2014, she returned in 2021, partnering with comedian Rufus Hound and is back again this year.

When is Dancing on Ice on TV?

Dancing on Ice will start on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

You can catch the action from 6.30pm on ITV.

The series will air weekly at the same time, for 10 weeks and viewers can also catch up on the .

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