LUKASZ Rozycki became a household name as one of the professional dancers on Dancing on Ice.
However, before his TV fame, he was a competitive skater.
Who is Lukasz Rozycki?
Lukasz Rozycki first appeared on Dancing on Ice in series six in 2011, partnered with Frank Lampard‘s former fiancée Elen Rivas.
In 2012 he appeared with EastEnders actor Laila Morse, but she sustained a rib injury and therefore the couple finished 15th.
In 2019 he partnered actress Didi Conn and the pair were the third couple eliminated from the competition.
Lukasz partnered TV personality Trisha Goddard in the 2020 show but the couple were voted off in week 2.
In 2021 he is skating with singer Myleene Klass.
The Polish skater then placed third in the 2014 All-Stars edition with Beth Tweddle.
His list of accomplishments include winning bronze in the Junior Grand Prix, the Sofia Cup in the 1998-99 season.
Lukasz represented Poland at the Junior World Championships.
Who is Lukasz married to?
Lukasz is married to Finnish professional skater Alexandra Schauman, who is also part of the Dancing on Ice cast.
She first joined the show in 2010 and was partnered with Dr Hilary Jones, and is partnered with Jason Donovan in the 2021 series.
In 2008, Alex got her first TV break performing in the Swedish version of Dancing on Ice and was named runner-up with her former Swedish football partner Jesper Blomqvist.
When did Lukasz and Alexandra leave Dancing On Ice?
In October 2023, both Lukasz and Alex quit Dancing On Ice after 13 years.
The married couple, who joined the ITV skating competition together, said they were “struggling to agree with changes to the show” and had ultimately decided to withdraw from the upcoming series (2024 season).
The pair also took a swipe at show bosses, saying they aren’t interested in “increasingly contrived romantic narratives” and felt like they had no area for growth on the show.
Professional skater Alex said: “Lukasz and I are not returning for the upcoming season of Dancing On Ice, and wanted to say a few words about that before it is publicly announced.
“We have absolutely loved being part of the show for so long, but it has taken a very different angle and we struggle to agree with a lot of it.”
They told the Mail Online: “Mostly we’ve realised there is no opportunity to ‘grow’ on the show or take on different roles.
“And maybe it’s not so attractive for the show that we aren’t dramatic, we treat people with respect, and we aren’t interested in the increasingly contrived romantic narratives.”
Lukasz added: “But we have a very good relationship with the execs who have been very supportive, and we’ve definitely left the door open for discussions about returning in the future.”
Is Lukasz on Instagram and Twitter?
Lukasz is on Instagram @icelukasz
Lukasz is also on Twitter under the name @IceLukasz.
You can find his wife Alexandra @alex_lukasz.
