Dancing on Ice 2023: Nile Wilson’s entire family comes out to support gymnast as he receives series high score

Rebecca Braybrook
By Rebecca Braybrook
Published 30th Jan 2023, 15:57 BST
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Nile Wilson has received the highest score of this year’s Dancing on Ice series after his whole family came out to support him

Nile Wilson has taken the top spot on this year’s Dancing on Ice after winning the highest score of the series with partner Olivia Smart.

The former Team GB gymnast, 27, from Leeds, was heavily supported on this week’s episode of the figure skating show as he wowed judges. He opened this week’s ‘Musicals Week’ with a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang performance that saw him top the leaderboard with 33.5.

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The pair put on an impressive performance that included difficult techniques, which helped Nile and Olivia solidify their position as firm favourites to win Dancing on Ice.

Nile Wilson’s family came out in support of the former gymnast ahead of his second performance on Dancing on Ice (@joannajwilson - Instagram)Nile Wilson’s family came out in support of the former gymnast ahead of his second performance on Dancing on Ice (@joannajwilson - Instagram)
Nile Wilson’s family came out in support of the former gymnast ahead of his second performance on Dancing on Ice (@joannajwilson - Instagram)

Nile, who has previously represented Team GB at the Olympics and Commonwealth games during his seven year gymnastics career, showed off impressive skills during his routine.

The former gymnast was supported during the live show by his family including girlfriend Hermione Wilson, parents Sally and Neil, sister Joanna and her boyfriend Ashley Watson.

Nile’s family have been supporting him since rehearsals for the show and are used to supporting him at gymnastic performances.

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