DANCING ON Ice's Faye Brookes and her professional skating partner Hamish Gaman opted for an alfresco training session ahead of this week's show.
The former Coronation Street, 33, actress wrapped her legs around the figure skater as the pair got close during their unconventional training.
Wearing blue sports tights and a dark green puffer jacket, Faye smiled in delight as Hamish twirled her, lifted and her and even hoisted her above his head in the Manchester park.
Faye completed her look with a black beanie topped with a giant pompom and looked ever the graceful dancer as she confidently completed the iconic figure skating poses.
Hamish opted for olive tracksuits over when he wore a chic navy jacket and finished the look with a green beanie.
Faye and Hamish won rave reviews on the most recent episode after they danced to Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky.
Their latest training session comes after Faye revealed is being secretly coached by her Coronation Street pals – including former Dancing on Ice contestant Jane Danson.
The 33-year-old told how she's been getting huge support from her former co-stars ahead of her stint on the show.
"I haven't had one person who hasn't wished me well", said Faye.
"Especially the Corrie girls. A lot of them have taken part in Dancing on Ice and they all know what it's like to do the show and see how hard it is and the fact it's live every Sunday.
"They've sent so many supportive messages. Jane Danson gave me the best advice.
"Like myself she completely fell in love with ice skating and has kept it up ever since she left the show.
"She even saw me at the rink and told me to 'keep going for it and enjoy every second of your time because you just don't know when it'll be your last skate'.
"Then I'll get an old friend checking in and tell me not to fall – hopefully I won't."
Other Corrie stars to have signed up to Dancing on Ice in the past includes, Samia Longchambon, Anthony Cotton, Brooke Vincent and Hayley Tammadon.
Faye – who is in a relationship with personal trainer Joe Davies since her split from Gareth Gates – has also been surprised by how much her body has changed since training on the ice.
"I'm using muscles I've never used before," said Faye.
"I love to train and keep fit, I love to dance and do different classes, shake it up with a home workout, I'm up for anything. But this – they say it's hard, but it's more than that. It's so challenging.
"The good side to it all is that I'm keeping in shape and probably the best shape I've been in for a while.
"Mentally and physically I am being challenged. Your body is in harmony, there's a balance somewhere.
"We're so lucky to be in a competition, yes, but doing this job that is giving me these wonderful memories and challenges ahead, but how great I can challenge my body and my mind and feel really good about myself."
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