Craig McLachlan skates on thin ice

Neighbours star Craig McLachlan has already earned a reputation as the joker of the Dancing On Ice line-up.

The 45-year-old actor caused a stir at the press launch for the ITV1 show by openly flirting with reporters.

After making various suggestive remarks, the Australian joked that London is having the worst cold snap in 3,000 years, and cheekily noted to our reporter: "If I am stranded here, I'll need somewhere to stay..."

The reality show picks up from where Strictly Come Dancing left off, hitting our screens in January.

Other celebrity ice skaters competing for the Dancing On Ice title include Kerry Katona, ex-newsreader Angela Rippon, and rapper Vanilla Ice.