The Love Island star, 28, who won the ITV dating series in 2022, also claimed one of her strengths is being ‘very competitive’.
Ekin-Su admitted she used to ice skate, in an intview with the mailonline she said ‘I skated when I was a kid but it’s been ages since I skated, you forget don’t you? During the pandemic I forgot how to walk because we were stuck inside for two years!’
The reality star, who is paired with Brendyn Hatfield, said: ‘I’m very competitive. so if I have to do two hours of rehearsing then I’ll be there for four – I’m going to aim for the sky!
‘I think I’m a fan of this type of show anyway, when somebody challenges themself to do something and when someone works with an expert,’ she said. ‘The professionals are so fantastic and the choreography is so beautiful.
‘Ice dancing is so beautiful to watch – I remember watching Torvill & Dean as a kid. It’s the combination of all of those things that I love and obviously with Dancing on Ice you have that added bonus of the ice itself which is its own character.
‘The ice is unreliable, it adds an extra challenge and it’s dangerous. So, although it is beautiful, it has an element of real danger about it.’
When asked if she’s in it to win it, Ekin-Su said: ‘Yes I am, otherwise I’m not doing it. I don’t mind going home early but my mind doesn’t work like that. If I’m doing it, I’m putting 100% in. I’m going to believe in myself, I believe in myself so much.’
Speaking about how the show is different from competing on Love Island, she explained: ‘Love Island you have an objective – to find the love of your life. You’re in a bubble.
‘But the thing they have in common is that your mindset has to be focused. With Dancing on Ice you have to practise on getting better but with Love Island you have to practise letting go of everything else and focusing on your emotions and being in the moment.’
Among the celebrities taking part are The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran, singer Michelle Heaton, comedian Darren Harriott, Hollyoaks star Carly Stenson, Joey Essex and TV personality The Vivienne.
Also taking part is Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher, Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson, footballer John Fashanu and EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer.
Dancing on Ice returns 15 January on ITV1 and ITVX
