Amy Tinkler is set to swap the gymnastics apparatus for some skates when she gets involved in Dancing on Ice for the first time this weekend.
The 21-year-old, who was a member of South Essex Gymnastics Club in Basildon until her retirement from the sport last year, has been drafted in to replace Basildon celebrity Denise van Outen in the ITV competition.
Denise’s shoulder injury has resulted in her being unable to continue and Amy will partner Joe Johnson on the ice.
The change means one Basildon star has been replaced by another, with Amy shooting to fame in the gymnastics arena.
Photocall - Amy Tinkler has joined the Dancing on Ice line-up after Basildon star Denise van Outen was forced out through injury Picture: ITV
Amy’s most striking achievements include being crowned the British all-around champion in 2015 before going on to win bronze at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Scroll down to see images of Amy during her impressive gymnastics career.
Starlet - Amy Tinkler won gold and silver at the junior apparatus finals in the 2013 British Championships
Kitted out - Amy Tinkler was on the Great Britain international roster from 2012 until her retirement last year
Strike a pose - Amy Tinkler joined South Essex Gymnastics Club, based at Basildon Sporting Village, in 2016
Youthful - Amy Tinkler was 17 when she made the move down to Basildon as she linked-up with South Essex Gymnastics Club
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On the mat - Amy Tinkler performing in the women's team gymnastics final at the 2016 Olympics
On her way to success - Amy Tinkler during the women's floor exercise final at Rio 2016, where she claimed the bronze medal
Team-mates - Great Britain's Amy Tinkler, Becky Downie, Claudia Fragapane, Ruby Harrold and Ellie Downie (left to right) following the women's team gymnastics final at Rio 2016
Superstar - Amy Tinkler poses with her bronze medal after enjoying success in the women's floor exercise final at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
Medallists - Amy Tinkler (far right) enjoyed huge success in the gymnastics arena before announcing her retirement last year
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