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.
9. Felipe Montoya
Former Hot Ice star Felipe Montoya competed for Spain in 2018 | Getty Images
10. Vaughn Chipeur
Vaughn Chipeur meanwhile represented Canada in 2010 | AFP via Getty Images
11. Anastasia Vaipan-Law
Whilst not strictly a Hot Ice performer, Blackpool born Anastasia Vaipan-Law is representing Team GB in Italy this year but began her skating journey in Blackpool, training at Pleasure Beach Resort’s Arena, and spent her childhood watching her mother, Andrea Law, perform in Hot Ice for more than a decade. | Jared C. Tilton Photo: Jared C. Tilton