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Holly Willoughby pays tribute to The Vivienne as Dancing On Ice returns
Dancing On Ice returned to ITV this evening with a moving tribute to former contestant The Vivienne after the RuPaul's Drag Race star's sudden death earlier this month
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Dancing On Ice returned to ITV this evening with a moving tribute to former contestant The Vivienne after the RuPaul's Drag Race star's sudden death earlier this monthDancing On Ice honours The Vivienne with heartfelt tribute as ITV series returns (
Image: PA)
Dancing On Ice kicked off its 2025 series with a moving tribute to former celebrity contestant The Vivienne.
The first RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner's death at the age of 32 was announced by the publicist earlier this month, with tribute pouring in from across the world for the trailblazing star. The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, made history in 2023 as the first drag queen to compete on the ITV series.
They were partnered with Colin Grafton during their time on the show and finished in third place. In the wake of The Vivienne's passing, Colin paid tribute to his late skating partner, saying: "They truly brought light into every room they entered and gave so many people hope where there was none."
Earlier this week, the Mirror exclusively revealed that Dancing On Ice would dedicate an emotional tribute to The Vivienne's memory. A source said: "The Dancing on Ice team has been rocked by the sad news. The Vivienne was a much loved contestant during their time on the show and broke ground by being the first drag artist to compete. There will be a tribute on Sundays launch, everyone's in agreement that it's only right to pay respects. It's a tragic loss. Everyone working close to the show's thoughts go out to the Vivienne's family and friends."
The Vivienne, who was born in Wales, adopted the drag name as they were known for wearing Vivienne Westwood clothing. They performed as the wicked witch of the west in a UK and Ireland tour of The Wizard Of Oz musical and reprised the role in the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre last year. They were due to be back on tour next month performing in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang musical in the role of The Childcatcher.
The Vivienne made history with stint on Dancing On Ice in 2023 (Image:
PA) Their skating partner Colin Grafton shared an emotional tribute earlier this week (Image:
PA)A spokesman for Cheshire Police said officers had been called to an address in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, at 12.22pm on Sunday following reports of a sudden death. The spokesman said: "Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old man and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances. A file will be prepared for the coroner."
In the wake of the late star's death being announced on Sunday 5th January, their Dancing On Ice partner Colin wrote on Instagram: "I can’t believe I’m writing these words. It is with an extraordinarily heavy heart that I say goodbye to my beautiful friend and skating partner, The Vivienne.
The American skater continued: "Viv was and is a true icon in every sense of the word, and inspired thousands of people far and wide with everything they did and accomplished. They truly brought light into every room they entered, and gave so many people hope where there was none. I am truly heartbroken. What we were able to accomplish together on Dancing On Ice was truly remarkable and I know your bravery and our partnership inspired many people."
Colin concluded with: "I will always be so proud of what we accomplished. Viv, your spirit, strength, and kindness will always stay with me and with everyone you touched. I will forever cherish our time together on and off the ice , you will forever be my Mary Poppins. I promise to carry your memory with me in everything I do. You taught me so much about so many things, and I am eternally grateful. Your legacy lives on."
Dancing On Ice judge Oti Mabuse has remembered The Vivienne for being a "phenomenal entertainer" and “trailblazer". Oti said "some news hits you harder than others and stops you in your tracks" after news of the death was announced. "I absolutely loved the viv," the former Strictly Come Dancing star wrote alongside a picture of the pair on Instagram. "A beautiful human being, funny, kind, a trailblazer, creative and so warm. You were such an asset on Dancing On Ice , one of the greatest on Drag Race and just a phenomenal entertainer on screen and theatre."
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