Dancing on Ice: Professional skater Mark Hanretty's wife, kids, career and age revealed

Posted by Martina Birk on Friday, March 8, 2024
Dancing on Ice has welcomed back Scottish figure skater Mark Hanretty for the 2020 series. Picture: Getty / Instagram / ITV

Mark Hanretty is back on Dancing On Ice and this year he's partnered with Libby Clegg - here's everything you need to know including his wife and career.

Dancing on Ice's Mark Hanretty is back for another series and this year he is partnered with Libby Clegg - the show's first blind contestant.

Previously partnered with Saira Khan, Mark has been on DOI for a number of years but who is he?

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We reveal all there is to know about the professional, from his former DOI partners to his wife and kids.

Mark Hanretty is partnered up with Libby Clegg for Dancing on Ice 2020. Picture: Getty

Who is Mark Hanretty?

Mark Hanretty is a Scottish professional figure skater.

He was born in Erksine, near Glasgow, on 21st March 1985, which currently makes him 34 years old.

Following years of training, he went on to represent the UK as a pair skater with fellow pro Christina Chitwood.

The duo won a bronze medal at the British Championships in 2008, then again in 2010.

Mark also competed as part of Team Skate GB before he was snapped up for Dancing on Ice.

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Another skate camp in the books! Thanks to Lammas Ice Skating Club and the local coaches for inviting me to their skate camp. Lovely to see some photos from Tim of me sharing my passion with the skaters. @everyoneactive @inclusiveskating @britishiceskating

A post shared by Mark Hanretty (@markhanretty) on Jun 26, 2019 at 12:56pm PDT

Who are Mark's former Dancing on Ice partners?

Skating pro Mark first appeared on the ITV ice rink during the 2011 series.

The Scottish performer was partnered up with Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha but sadly the pair were eliminated in week one.

In 2012, he was paired with British broadcaster Rosemary Conley and became the sixth celebrity to be voted off the show.

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Saira has worked so hard this week. Hope you all enjoy our routine. Thanks for the support peeps. @iamsairakhan @dancingonice #dancingonice

A post shared by Mark Hanretty (@markhanretty) on Jan 27, 2019 at 10:28am PST

A year later Mark took to the rink again with labour politician Oona King but suffered a devastating fall that dislocated his shoulder, which was popped back into place backstage.

Following the accident, he left the show and didn't return until 2017 when he reappeared with model Donna Air. The pair made it all the way to week seven.

Last year, the professional skater hit the ice with TV personality Saira Khan but failed to get his hands on the trophy again.

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Big night on @dancingonice Phone lines open from 18:00. Please vote for @airdonna1 🤞🏻🙏🏻 Text 650 51 06

A post shared by Mark Hanretty (@markhanretty) on Feb 18, 2018 at 6:16am PST

Is Mark married and does he have kids?

Mark is married to skating coach Kathy.

The glamorous teacher is mother to his two children, Lukasz and Liola, and he often refers to his beloved family as his "wee clan".

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Gorgeous day off with my wee clan. 😍 So grateful to @kathylg8 for keeping the fort going strong while I am away with @dancingonice #love #family #happy

A post shared by Mark Hanretty (@markhanretty) on Jan 16, 2019 at 1:47pm PST

What is Mark's Instagram?

You can find skater Mark on Instagram @markhanretty.

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