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Vanessa James In World Women’s Day Video

Vanessa James In World Women’s Day Video

Vanessa James has appeared in an inspirational social media video as part of the recent International World Women’s Day. James was among several celebrities interviewed by British television channel ITV about their experiences in the industry. She recently competed on the Dancing on Ice television show on ITV as a professional skater, reaching the... Read more of this article

Vanessa James Dances In TV Show Semi-Final

Vanessa James Dances In TV Show Semi-Final

Vanessa James competed in the semi-finals of Dancing on Ice on British television last weekend. A professional skater on the show, James and her dancing partner Dan Edgar, a reality TV star, missed out on reaching the final of the competition. James was partnered with former Olympic champion long jumper Greg Rutherford in the previous series of Dancing... Read more of this article

Vanessa James Ready For Dancing On Ice

Vanessa James Ready For Dancing On Ice

Vanessa James is set for action in the new series of Dancing on Ice on British television, which starts on Sunday [January 12]. She is returning as a professional skater for the show, now in its seventeenth year, and has been partnered with reality television star Dan Edgar. James, who posted a photograph of her herself attending the show’s launch... Read more of this article

Vanessa James Returns For Dancing On Ice

Vanessa James Returns For Dancing On Ice

Vanessa James will return as a professional skater for the new series of Dancing on Ice on British television and has been partnered with reality TV star Dan Edgar. James is no stranger to reality TV, having starred in the previous series of the popular show and appeared on Battle of the Blades – a Canadian figure skating competition. The show will... Read more of this article

Vanessa James Misses Dancing On Ice Final

Vanessa James Misses Dancing On Ice Final

[Written by Stephen Wright] Vanessa James missed the opportunity to compete in the Dancing on Ice final on British television after her partner, Greg Rutherford, suffered an injury. James and Rutherford were set to face Adele Roberts, a reality TV star, and her pro partner Mark Hanretty; Miles Nazaire, another reality TV personality, and his pro partner... Read more of this article

Vanessa James Reaches Dancing On Ice Final

Vanessa James Reaches Dancing On Ice Final

[Written by Stephen Wright] Vanessa James has reached the final of Dancing on Ice on British television along with her partner Greg Rutherford, the former Olympic long jumper. James, who is no stranger to reality TV, having previously appeared on Battle of the Blades – a Canadian figure skating competition, will compete in the final on Sunday [March... Read more of this article

Vanessa James To Star In Dancing On Ice In UK

Vanessa James To Star In Dancing On Ice In UK

[Written by Stephen Wright] Vanessa James is to star in the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice on British television and has partnered with former Olympic long jumper Greg Rutherford. James, who is no stranger to reality TV, having previously appeared on Battle of the Blades – a Canadian figure skating competition, has been putting Rutherford through... Read more of this article

Vanessa James To Take Part In ‘Art On Ice’

Vanessa James To Take Part In ‘Art On Ice’

Vanessa James will make a return to the ice to take part in the Art on Ice in Switzerland in February 2023. The world-famous show ‘Art on Ice’ enchants with its unique mixture of top-standard figure skating and live performances of international music stars, enriched by dancing, acrobatics, light show and choreographic effects. The event... Read more of this article

James To Retire From Competitive Skating

James To Retire From Competitive Skating

After a barrier breaking career and multiple Olympic appearances, Vanessa James said she will “hang up my competitive figure skates.” The Skate Canada website said, “Pair world bronze medalists Vanessa James, 34, Scarborough, Ont., and Eric Radford, 37, Balmertown, Ont., have decided to retire from competitive skating. James and Radford... Read more of this article

James & Radford Win Bronze Medal At ISU

James & Radford Win Bronze Medal At ISU

Vanessa James and Eric Radford won a bronze medal at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships. The Skate Canada website said, “Canadians Vanessa James and Eric Radford concluded their first season together with a bronze medal in pairs on Thursday at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships. “Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier of the U.S. won... Read more of this article

AP Highlights Figure Skater Vanessa James

AP Highlights Figure Skater Vanessa James

Vanessa James — whose father is Bermudian — “is the only Black figure skater competing for any nation in Beijing” and “carries not just the hopes of Canadian and French skaters, but also Black girls and women, boys and men across the world who strain to see themselves represented on the ice and slopes during the Winter Games.” This... Read more of this article

Photos: Vanessa James Competes In Olympics

Photos: Vanessa James Competes In Olympics

Figure skater Vanessa James — whose father is Bermudian — and her partner Eric Radford are now competing in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Ms James, who along with her former partner Yannick Bonheur were the first Black couple to compete in figure skating at the Olympic level, is making her fourth Olympic appearance, this time representing... Read more of this article