'You'll see a different side to me on Dancing On Ice'

Love Island star Liberty Poole chats exclusively to about swapping villa life for the ice rink, why she’s no longer looking for love and her big dreams for 2022 and beyond

- RIANNE ISON

She dramatically quit the last series of Love Island just days before the final, following the end of her turbulent relationship with Jake Cornish. But Liberty Poole isn’t about to let that hold her back.

The 21-year-old former Nando’s waitress from Birmingham, who’s now single, is walking straight on to another prime-time entertainment show after winning the hearts of the nation during her time in the famous villa.

She’s following in the footsteps of fellow Love Island alumni Maura Higgins, Kem Cetinay, and Wes Nelson and getting her skates on for the latest series of Dancing On Ice – and she couldn’t be more thrilled.

“I got the call on my birthday, I was so excited,” Liberty tells new during our exclusive shoot, where she’s channelling a beautiful snow queen. “As a kid growing up watching the show, you never think one day you’ll be on it.”

During our chat, it’s clear the down-to-earth star hasn’t stopped wearing her heart on her sleeve since becoming everyone’s favorite girl next door.

“It’s a shame Love Island didn’t work out the way I wanted it to, but I truly believe everything happens for a reason,” she says. “I wouldn’t say I went in as a different person, because I was myself all the way through, but I definitely think I’m stronger because of what happened.”