Confessions of a Figure Skater: Vanessa Bauer — From Dancing on Ice to the big screen.

In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Vanessa Bauer — professional figure skater and star of the UK’s hit ITV series Dancing on Ice. Vanessa opens up about a lifelong dream realized: skating across breathtaking frozen lakes in Canada — a moment that felt both surreal and deeply personal. She shares stories from her childhood, the discipline and perseverance that shaped her path, and the resilience it took to rise to international success. Beyond the rink, Vanessa reveals her growing passion for acting and what it meant to step into her major big-screen debut — embracing a whole new chapter of creative expression. We talk about reinvention, courage, lessons learned along the way, and the immense gratitude she carries for every twist in her journey. This is a conversation about performance, purpose, and following your dreams — even when the ice feels uncertain. Follow Vanessa on Instagram: @vanessabauer_skates