The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Milan-Cortina, but Olympic-level performances haven’t been limited to the Games alone.
Celebrating 90 years of ice shows at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort this year, the world-famous Hot Ice Show has welcomed dozens of Olympic competitors onto its rink.
Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort and director and producer of Hot Ice, said: “All eyes are currently on the Winter Olympics, it’s an incredible reminder of the talent that exists within the sport. For decades, Hot Ice has showcased Olympians, world champions and elite-level skaters from all over the globe to cement its reputation as one of the world’s most iconic performances on ice.
“Hot Ice XC will continue to honour our wonderful 90 year legacy, and keep pushing boundaries to make this show more spectacular than ever.”
Ahead of this year's production, Hot Ice XC which launches in July, here’s a look back at some of the former Olympic skaters to have starred in the show:
Hot Ice returns in the summer of 2026, from Thursday July 9 to Saturday September 10. Tickets range from £5 to £25 and can be booked online here.
1. Winter Olympics stars who have skated in Hot Ice
A scene from a Hot Ice show in 2025 | submit
2. Robin Cousins MBE
Leading the charge is Olympic royalty Robin Cousins MBE, who won gold for Team GB at the Olympics in 1980, as well as winning the European Championship, becoming a three-time world medallist, four-time British national champion and being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year – before going on to choreograph Hot Ice. | Getty Images
3. Xiaoyu Yu
Star of this year's show, Xiaoyu Yu represented China at the 2018 Winter Olympics as well as ranking in World Championships, and winning Gold at the Asia Winter Games. She has dazzled Hot Ice crowds with impressive lifts and breathtaking twists since 2019. | submit
4. Shawn Sawyer
Another Olympian returning to Hot Ice XC in 2026 is Shawn Sawyer. Representing Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics, Shawn has also performed in Cirque Du Soleil, and joined the Hot Ice cast in 2025. | submit