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Professional skater Mark Hanretty from Kirkby and his “inspirational” celebrity partner Adele Roberts finished third place in ITV's Dancing On Ice 2024.

Mark, 38, is one of the longest-serving professional skaters on Dancing On Ice, which just aired its 16th series.

This year, he appeared on the show for the eleventh time and was paired with Adele Roberts, who is best known for her work as a presenter on BBC Radio 1.

Mark and Adele started off the finale with a perfect score of 40, but ended up in third place – Ryan Thomas, Corrie star, took the top spot.

Kirkby professional skater Mark Hanretty is partnered with radio presenter and TV personality Adele Roberts. Photo by ITV studios.

Glasgow-born Mark has been living in the Kirkby area for the past 15 years with his wife Kathy, who is also a skating coach.

The couple live in the area with their two young children, Lukasz and Liola.

“It was fantastic to reach the final. I am looking forward to a week off with my family.

“It is a shame that a woman has not won the contest for eleven years but I am proud to have made the final again,” Mark said.

Mark Hanretty attended the London premiere of the movie 'I, Tonya' at The Washington Mayfair on February 15, 2018. Photo by Getty Images.

Mark was inspired by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean to begin figure skating at the age of ten.

He said he moved to Nottinghamshire to pursue his ice skating career.

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Mark has also conducted coaching sessions at the rinks of Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton and Nottingham’s National Ice Centre.

Mark's journey in figure skating began at the tender age of 10, as he credited Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as some of his earliest inspirations.

“To work so closely with them now is unbelievable”, he said.

He said it was a pleasure to be partnered with Adele, the 44-year-old radio presenter who has been open about her cancer battle.

Adele fought bowel cancer in 2021, which left her with a stoma bag that she affectionately calls 'Audrey'.

Mark added: “Being partnered with Adele is much more than just a skating competition; it is about representation and providing inspiration for others.”

The 38-year-old father-of-two said he will fly out to Montreal to commentate at the World Championships for the International Skating Union after a “much-needed” week off with his family.

He said he hopes to run more skating camps for competitors and beginners in Nottinghamshire over the summer.

Kirkby skater Mark Hanretty lands place in 'Dancing On Ice' final with partner Adele Roberts