Actress Patsy Palmer has been pictured for the first time at the Dancing On Ice rehearsals after returning from her time in America.
After years of playing Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, the actress swapped the soap life for sunshine in Malibu.
The star moved to Malibu, California, with her husband Richard Merkell, and their children in 2014.
And now, Patsy was seen looking excited and determined as she prepared for her television ice skating debut.
She has joined the likes of The Wanted band member Siva Kaneswaran, Love Island icon Ekin-Su for the show, set to air next year.
The 50-year-old was hard to miss with her gorgeous long fiery locks which she covered up with a yellow beanie.
She kept it warm and comfortable for the ice and rocked grey sweatpants and a black turtleneck which she wore under a grey sweatshirt.
Outside the ice skating venue, Patsy beamed with joy as she waved and posed for the cameras.
One snap showed Patsy laughing with professional partner Matt Evers as they entered the establishment.
She is being coached by professional Skaters Dan Whinston and Karen Barber.
The moment Patsy stepped into the rink, she put on her game face and prepared for a day of intense training.
Patsy glided across the ice as she held hands with Matt for the routine.
At one moment, her coach stopped her to make sure her form was perfect for it.
The iconic soap star appeared in EastEnders three stints - 1993 to 1999, 2008 to 2014 and then made a return in 2019.
Patsy's training with the ice is worlds away from her life in Malibu with her children Fenton, 22, Emilia, 21, and Bertie, 12.
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She also shares Patsy shares son Charley, 30, with ex Alfie Rothwell.
Speaking previously about her Stateside swap, it becomes apparent the star likes the anonymity the LA life can give her.
Patsy said: "It was a little bit strange getting used to the idea you're not 'on show' everywhere you walk about, you don't have to be ready to speak to someone about EastEnders.
"You can go out and just completely be yourself, it's kind of weird, it is something you probably need therapy for, though I haven't gone down that route since I've been here but everyone does."
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