His Past Controversy
Ricky Norwood, known for his role on EastEnders as Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubbs, is making a comeback on Dancing on Ice. However, this comes after his suspension from the soap in 2015, when a video of him smoking cannabis and engaging in a sexual act during a Skype chat surfaced. The scandal resulted in a two-month suspension and ultimately led to his character's permanent axing.
Battling Depression
After being axed from EastEnders, Ricky Norwood revealed his battle with depression. In an appearance on Big Brother, he discussed the scandal with his fellow housemates and admitted to falling into deep depression. He also mentioned feeling betrayed by a specific individual who sold him out. Despite the difficult situation, Ricky remained positive and expressed gratitude for his time on the show, acknowledging that his character was not meant to last as long as it did.
Excitement and Fear on the Ice
Ricky Norwood is now taking on a new challenge by joining the cast of Dancing on Ice. He admitted to having no prior skating experience and even mentioned holding onto a penguin for support in the past. The actor expressed both excitement and fear about the upcoming competition, particularly when it comes to the lifts, including the infamous headbanger move. Ricky emphasized the importance of trust in the training process and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.
Joining the Ice Line-Up
Ricky Norwood will be joining a diverse line-up for the new series of Dancing on Ice. Alongside him, there will be boxer Ricky Hatton, Gogglebox's Stephen Webb, S Club singer Hannah Spearritt, reality TV personality Miles Nazaire, actress Claire Sweeney, Olympics hero Greg Rutherford, and Love Islander Amber Davies. Fans of Ricky Norwood and EastEnders will undoubtedly be thrilled to see him back on their screens.
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