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SIR Steve Redgrave took a face-first tumble as he pulled on his skates to train for Dancing On Ice.

The retired rower, 62, revealed his spot on the nail-biting ITV reality series during an interview on This Morning.

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Sir Steve Redgrave took a painful tumble during training for Dancing On IceCredit: ISO
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He was seen lying on his back after falling face-first on the iceCredit: ISO
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The Olympic legend sparked concern as he lay with his cheek on the frozen surfaceCredit: ISO
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He revealed his Dancing On Ice 2025 spot on This Morning in SeptemberCredit: Rex

With the full Dancing On Ice 2025 cast line-up now confirmed - and Holly Willoughby's show kicking off in January - Sir Steve has taken his first glides on the ice.

Yet images show while he's a natural on water, on a frozen surface, it's a different story.

Wrapped in a blue jumper and dark trousers, he took his first tentative moves accompanied by a male pal.

He held his arms out for balance as he made his way across the rink.

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Yet before he could reach the other side of the hoardings he fell face first - putting his arms out to support his fall.

Sir Steve then sparked concern as he lay with his cheek on the freezing cold ice before his companion helped him up.

The sports ace, who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, recently spoke out about his Dancing On Ice debut.

He told This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley: “I must be closest to being one of the oldest, if not the oldest, on the show, but I’m certainly the heaviest that’s ever been on the show.

"120 kilos, so that’s around 20 stone, so I’m not light.

"And I’ve been asking [for] somebody big that can lift me."

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When asked why he was giving it a go, Sir Steve laughed: "I don't know!

"But earlier this year on the series it was Torvill and Dean's 40th anniversary of winning their gold medal, and it's my 40th anniversary as well ... and we're friends.

"Some of my friends are saying it's a midlife crisis, but I'm too old for a midlife crisis!"

The real reason Sir Steve decided to sign up for the series was recently revealed - this being to keep fit and lose weight.

Dancing On Ice 2025 full line-up revealed

EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks

Traitors finalist Mollie Pearce

Coronation Street favourite Sam Aston

Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave

Towie's Ferne McCann

Comedian Josh Jones

Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan

Towie's Dan Edgar

Love Island's Chris Taylor

Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey

Ex-Footballer Anton Ferdinand

Paralympian Dame Sarah Story

He has also been candid about being a Type 2 Diabetic.

After the full line-up for one of telly's most daredevil shows came to light, fans were left moaning how Love Island's Chris Taylor is "on every show."

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Sir Steve was seen being helped up by a palCredit: ISO
He put his hands out to support himself as he fell
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He put his hands out to support himself as he fellCredit: ISO
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Sir Steve previously told how he was mates with DOI judges and fellow Olympic stars Torvill and DeanCredit: http://www.instagram.com/p/DA8v569tOMp/?img_index=1
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The rower won gold medals in five consecutive OlympicsCredit: Getty
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Coronation Street star Sam Aston was also seen taking his first skateCredit: Splash
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He looked focussed as he practised his positions with his partner in ManchesterCredit: Splash
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